Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: • Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM“Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past.Faithful friends who were dear to us Will be near to us no more.

More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— Real Christmas trees are an important contributor to the Texas economy, according to Texas A&M Forest Service, with more than 4 million sold each year. That generated a total economic contribution of $812.

Floydada council discusses requirements for hiring new city manager in Nov. meeting

Body The City Council of the City of Floydada, Texas met in regular session in the council chambers of the city office on Tuesday, Nov.18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.Ferman Ramirez of Atlas CPAs presented the city budget findings.

2025 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit 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.

The 501

Body COMMENTARYNewsflash:Fur coats are in. Especially old ones.Not so long ago society frowned on fur-wearers because animals had to die. Minks or chinchillas or whatever.Is it minks or mink? I just looked it up. The “s” is optional.

2025 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit 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.

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

Body NOVEMBER 2024Nov. 1 The Floydada Police Department was dispatched to the 100 Block of W Marivena regarding burglary of a building. The complainant reported that three pairs of shoes and a JBL stereo speaker had been stolen.Nov.

Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map

Body AUSTIN— The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.

The gift of traditions

Body Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANHaving raised one Red Raider and one Aggie, I am enjoying watching my daughters revel in this year’s college football season. Both are living the fan dream.