Four big moves from the Lege in 2025

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

C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM“Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last.

More than 4 million real Christmas trees sold in Texas annually

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.

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

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.

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The 501

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.

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

NOVEMBER 2024Nov. 1 The Floydada Police Department was dispatched to the 100 Block of W Marivena regarding burglary of a building.

Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map

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

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.