Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

Body AUSTIN— The passage of the state’s first school voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

2025 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.

Floyd commissioners discuss budget changes

Body During a special meeting of the Floyd County Commissioners Court June 23, commissioners approved payment of claims and accounts against the county and County Judge Marty Lucke led discussion regarding a commissioners court order to add an 'Inquiry License' for the sheriff to the...

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

Body AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

Body My family has many versions of potato salad we enjoy. I still love the one my mom has always made with whipped potatoes, mustard, pickles, onion and boiled eggs. And my aunt used to make a good German potato salad.

Thumping tomatoes

Body CUISINE & CULTURESummer months have taken a toll on many tomato plants. What is a gardener to do about tomatoes that have flowers but no fruit. But before we get to a solution, we need to look at the flowers that produce the fruit.

Catch 'em where you find 'em

Body COMMENTARYThe daughter of a friend of mine has a friend with a fresh new boyfriend. She found him “in the wild.”Apparently that’s the term that applies to a man (or woman) you catch sans dating app. Risks prevail either way, but nothing beats a wild-caught fish. Right?

Abbott calls latest session his ‘best’

Body AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2.The Dallas Morning News reported that the governor believes the “school choice” bill that passed will rejuvenate the state’s education system.

2025 Community Calendar

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Flowering tea gardens

Body Today’s column is the third in a series of three on growing personal tea gardens.