More than 600 new laws in effect

Body AUSTIN—More than 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1.

2021 Community Calendar

Body 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) 652-2448. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19.

LOCKNEY OLD-FASHIONED DAY

Body Downtown festivities began at Lockney’s annual Old-Fashioned Day at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday with a book sale and craft vendors. The Runyan Ranch Mobile Zoo and the Cowboy Train Ride were popular family attractions.

’50s SOCK HOP DAY AT BEE HIVE

Body 1950 SOCK HOP PARTY was held on Friday, Aug. 26 for the residents at the BeeHive at Shepherd’s Meadow Assisted Living Center as they went back in time reminiscing back to the 50’s. The staff worked all week preparing for the 1950’s party. Each resident was sent an invitation.

Bisonfest returns for belated 10th anniversary

Body Caprock Canyons State Park will host the Texas State Bison Music Festival for its tenth year on September 25. Dave Beck’s Tejano Weekend takes the stage at 3:00 p.m.

Caprock Beef Cattle Conference hosted by Hale and Floyd County Extension Service

Body Hale and Floyd County Extension Agents, Andy Hart and Mark Carroll will be hosting the second annual Caprock Beef Cattle Conference September 9, 2021 at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview.

Jimmy Dean Festival Sept. 4 in Plainview

Body PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist University, the Jimmy Dean Museum and the City of Plainview are putting the final touches on the inaugural Jimmy Dean Music and Arts Festival scheduled for Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on the Wayland campus.

Tribute ceremony commemorating 20th anniversary of 9/11 scheduled for Sept. 11

Body PLAINVIEW—A tribute ceremony commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks will be held on Saturday, Sept.11 at 8:45 a.m. at the flagpole at Kidsville Park (3400 4th Street, Plainview). The public is encouraged to attend.

MUSE NEWS

Body Floyd County’s local archive benefits researchers from all over.

Waffle-iron calzones a fun variation on Italian fare

Body Calzones are a popular treat when we go out for dinner at the pizzeria, but they are fun to prepare at home with homemade pizza dough, as well. Slow-proofing dough baked at a high temperature on an oven stone is hard to beat.