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off to a good start unless it’s reaching a good ending.“Once upon a time … and they lived happily ever after.” Fairy tales set the standard for beginnings and endings.Or do they?

Dr. Capt going on maternity leave from Mangold Hospital duties, August-December

In the regular meeting of the Lockney General Hospital District Board, June 27, 2025, CEO Vince DiFranco presented the terms of the renewal of the lease with City Ambulance for the space located at 104 N. Main St. The lease renewal was approved.The finance for May 2025 report was presented.

Kerr County death toll now at 108; two still missing

AUSTIN— The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.The two still missing are a child and an adult who were at Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died.The...

2025 Community Calendar

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.

Little book, big ship

Don’t underestimate the long-lasting effects of a little book you read when back when you were barely old enough to read.That’s our theme. But let me digress slightly to specify that the Little Golden books were my favorites. Maybe yours too? I still have all mine.

Lockney council discusses public works vehicles in July meeting

During the regular meeting of the Lockney City Council July 15, 2025, Spartan Public Transportation director Brian Baker addressed the council to the council voted to adopt a resolution showing support of South Plains Community Action Association in recognition of the importance of their agency and...

Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.The July 4 flooding began when the storm stalled over what is known as “Flash Flood Alley,” The Dallas...

Lubbock’s Perry to chair Texas Senate committee on disaster preparedness and flooding

STAFF REPORTSAUSTIN— On July 14, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.The committee, to be chaired by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, will also include Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, vice chair; Sen. Paul...

Mexican tater tot casserole

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE No matter where we live, most of us love a good Tex-Mex dish. This one is a phenomenal go-to dish to put together on a busy weeknight.

Questionable questionnaires

“At what age did you start smoking?”That was the first question on the register-ahead-oftime questionnaire I filled out for my orthopedist. I’m not blaming him.