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Legislative session wraps up

Legislative session wraps up

Legislative session wraps up

Body AUSTIN— The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.• A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday. The measure sponsored by state Sen.
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Body COMMENTARYNothing sells quite like oceanfront property, in Arizona or wherever. You can launch your boat off your deck. You can go to sleep to the sound of the waves rolling in.
Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

Body GRAND PRIZE TRUDY TAYLOR AWARD for the best overall entry: Sandy DeelMINATUREAnita Whitfill, 1st; Anita Whitfill, 2ndUNUSUAL CONTAINER Dagmar Poteet, 1st; Sandy Deel, 2nd; Ethlyn Vernon, 3rdANTIQUE CONTAINER Sandy Deel, 1st; Sandy Deel, 2ndMEN’SClint Bigham, 1st; Clint Bigham,...
Eliana Diaz crowned 2024-2025 Our Diamond Miss Texas State Petite Talent Queen and Glamour Girl

Eliana Diaz crowned 2024-2025 Our Diamond Miss Texas State Petite Talent Queen and Glamour Girl

Eliana Diaz crowned 2024-2025 Our Diamond Miss Texas State Petite Talent Queen and Glamour Girl

Body At just 7 years old, Eliana Diaz of Floydada, Texas, is already shining bright in the world of pageantry. Crowned the 2024–25 Our Diamond Miss Texas State Talent Queen and Glamour Girl, Eliana is making waves with her charisma, talent and poise beyond her years.

2025 Old Settlers Parade Winners

Body Pioneer Float 1st place, KeeLee Rawls and Clint BighamClub Float 1st place, Floydada CISD Cheer; 2nd place, XSCA Cheer; 3rd place, Whirlwinds Wranglers Dance TeamBest Modern CowgirlMacey EverettBest Dressed Old Time Cowgirl Austyn Everett Best Dressed Junior CowboyGW EverettBest...
SWEARING IN The City of Floydada’s reelected council members and mayor were administered the oath of office at the May 20, 2025, board meeting. From left are Tate Greer, Mayor Bobby Gilliland and Dana Crossland. | COURTESY PHOTO

SWEARING IN The City of Floydada’s reelected council members and mayor were administered the oath of office at the May 20, 2025, board meeting. From left are Tate Greer, Mayor Bobby Gilliland and Dana Crossland. | COURTESY PHOTO

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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— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.
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Body Secondhand grease to broken glassRecycle. How long has it been a word?Not that long. An online etymology dictionary says it’s from the 1920s and originally referred to a process used in petroleum refineries.
Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

Body AUSTIN— Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday.