Contradictions and other thoughts

Below are some random things that float around in my head when I am trying to make sense of the world after calling it a day. It’s not a wise move on my part as it often impedes my ability to drift off to sleep.Acknowledging contradictions and paradoxes is an age-old exercise.

Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

Miniature desserts are often the way to go for special occasions when you have people coming and going. They are easy to walk around with or grab as you go by the table – very transportable.

The 501

My daddy wasn’t much of a wheeler-dealer. Me, I got the not-a-wheeler-dealer gene.Mother always said Daddy actually liked giving the other guy the best end of the deal. Daddy walked on high moral ground.Not me. I’m just not a good haggler. I’ll admit it.

National Flower Day

From the gardenGardeners have two celebrations to look forward to this week.

Floydada CISD recognizes students and staff at March board meeting

At the Floydada Collegiate ISD March board meeting on Thursday, March 12, students and staff were recognized for their hard work.Students of the Month recognized from A.B. Duncan Collegiate Elementary were kindergarteners Amos Taylor, Jolee Nutt and Anaissa Moreno.The Duncan Elementary Educator of...

FOUR-PEAT

Congratulations go to the Lockney High School band, just back from a successful UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest with straight 1's from all judges in both events.

HARD WORK IN THE BARN PAYS OFF

Congratulations go to the Lockney students who represented Lockney in a big way at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Breeding Heifer Show.

AT THE MAJORS

Payten Shuping of the Floydada FFA placed fourth with her spot barrow at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show.

In a word, community

Shed a Little LightChange is hard for me.

Comptroller distributes $44,498 to Floyd County in February

TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLERAUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025.