The 501

Body Let’s get on the bunny trailNothing’s cheaper than a good idea. Ask me. I’ve had a few.The hard part is putting a good idea into action, especially if you need to convince people to buy into your good idea. Ask me.

House bill proposes new standardized test

Body AUSTIN—A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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.

Senate approves “life of the mother act,” e-verify requirements

Body The Senate on Tuesday gave unanimous approval to a bill that is intended to clarify when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions under the state’s near universal ban.

DIY vegetable teepees

Body From the gardenWhat do cucumbers, winter squash, and melons have in common? Yes, both are members of the Cucurbitaceae family; yes, both are warm season vegetables; and yes - both have a vining growth habit.

The 501

Body Kitchen stool to footstoolPeople get attached to chairs. I’m thinking of Archie Bunker. If you ever want to see his chair, it’s at the Smithsonian.Me, I get attached to stools. My favorite is the ordinary wooden kitchen stool of my youth, now hanging in our garage.

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.

Austin is beautiful in May

Body As I glance across the headlines of our five newspapers this week, a slow smile crosses my face when I name-check high school students who will be traveling to State (always capitalized in our newspapers to recognize the accomplishment).

BRING ID WITH YOU TO THE POLLS

Body There are seven forms of ID that can be used to verify registered voters in Texas: Texas Drivers License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS, Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS, Texas...

The 501

Body The 501Grain bins are in. They’ve been discovered by the tiny home contingent. I’ve seen pictures. They make really charming dwellings if you don’t mind living in a small one-wall house that isn’t sofa-friendly. Unless your sofa curves.