Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman...

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Body HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.

2026 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.

Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Body On April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.

Witliff photographs featured in Floyd County museum display

Body If you think you’ve seen all of the amazing exhibits at the Floyd County Historical Museum on the Floydada square, think again.A new exhibition has ridden into town.

Micronutrients are essential

Body CUISINE & CULTUREThe macronutrient group of the essential elements nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium was discussed in last week’s column.

Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMNothing says summer like the flavor and scent of fresh lemons. A thirst-quenching sip of tangy lemonade simply shouts summer. And what could better than a tart, lemony dessert?This recipe was developed with just that in mind.

Degrees of disappointment

Body The most regretted college degree choice is journalism. I read that on Facebook.Sociology is second. Today’s journalism majors apparently find it hard to get their dream jobs. Alas.In my college days, I was in awe of all journalism majors. They wrote for the school newspaper!

Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

Body Lockney High School Class of 2026 standout Kara Sanchez was recognized as a Teens Serving Texas Award Winner by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. She additionally graduated as valedictorian of the Lockney High School Class of 2026.

Floydada council hires Chavana as deputy city secretary

Body The Floydada city council held its regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in the council chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.