London Fog latte

Body We constantly hear about high prices at specialty coffee and tea shops. And that many of the beverages are loaded with calories and non-natural ingredients. Yet these drinks seem to only grow in popularity.

House passes school voucher bill

Body AUSTIN— The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a yearslong campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

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.

Marriage licenses returned in Floyd County, March 2025

Body Juan Carlos Olvera and Abbygail Denise Gonzales Martinez, married 3/8/25 Juan Antonio Solis and Sandy Montez, married 3/15/25 Michael Paul Hernandez and Amy Michelle Hernandez, married 3/21/25 Jaden Conley Green and Kelsey Alexis Ware, married 3/22/25 Victor M.

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

Body AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHFlashers in the Age of EnlightenmentCan you name all the ages of the history of man? The Stone Age is the only one that comes to my mind. If you’re like me, you even know the last names of Barney and Fred.Then I think there was a Bronze Age at some point.

Guaranteed to make you feel better 2.0

Body Shed a Little LightA couple of slices of cornbread in a glass of cold milk.A foot massage.A baby’s smile directed right at you on Aisle 9 at the grocery store.Watching “Nacho Libre” starring Jack Black.Watching “Napoleon Dynamite” with your best friend.

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.

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

Body AUSTIN— A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

Body AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.The bill, sponsored by state Sen.