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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS—FLOYDADA—Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874. LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

MARCH 31: Rifle Practice 6 p.m. @ UC APRIL 7: Record Book Training 6 p.m. @ CEO 9: District 2 Rifle Contest in Lubbock 8 a.m. 18: 4-H Monthly Meeting, Clover Kids meeting, & Officer Elections 6 p.m. @ UC STEER AND HEIFER VALIDATION TAGS: It is time to place orders for steer and heifer...

THF gift to enable displays for WBU Flying Queens Museum

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THF gift to enable displays for WBU Flying Queens Museum

Staff Reports

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) received a generous donation from the Texas Historical Foundation on Tuesday morning in support of the upcoming Flying Queens Museum that will be housed on the Wayland Baptist University campus.

Poling to head Lockney Rotary, welcomes new member Crowe

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Poling to head Lockney Rotary, welcomes new member Crowe

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

NEW ROTARY MEMBER From left, the newly elected president of the Lockney Rotary Club Buster Poling welcomed new member Ryan Crowe at their regular weekly meeting held at the Lockney Senior Citizen’s building. Poling serves as Lockney City Manager.

Soffritto: so good, and so good for you

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Soffritto: so good, and so good for you

Angelina Larue

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Soffritto is a combination of onion, carrot, and celery. In Italy, soffritto is finely diced, uniformly. But it is very similar to the French version, called mirepoix, which is often diced a bit larger. The threesome is also referred to as the holy trinity by some.

Advisers cowed by dictators

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Advisers cowed by dictators

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

It’s no wonder dictators don’t always do the right thing. They’re surrounded by yes men—plus some yes women. Nobody dares tell them they’re wrong. There I go, stereotyping dictators. Some no doubt listen to the counsel of those whose opinions differ from their own.

Wildfire risk remains high in much of state

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Wildfire risk remains high in much of state

Gary Borders For Texas Press Association

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

AUSTIN—Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-thanusual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZED Plainview will celebrate its new enhanced streetscape with a special night of festivities on April 8, including ribbon cutting, food trucks, wine stroll and music. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Plainview Streetscape Celebration set for April 8

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Folks from all around are encouraged to attend a special event celebrating downtown revitalization in Plainview on April 8, 2022.

Sheriff’s deputy dies in wildfires

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Sheriff’s deputy dies in wildfires

Gary Borders For Texas Press Association

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

AUSTIN—An Eastland County sheriff’s deputy died Thursday as wildfires swept through several small Texas communities west of Dallas, destroying at least 50 homes and charring more than 54,000 acres as of Sunday.

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