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Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
COMMENTARYNothing sells quite like oceanfront property, in Arizona or wherever. You can launch your boat off your deck.
Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

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Old Settlers Day Wildflower Show Winners

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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, 2nd YOUTH (ALL...

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2025 Old Settlers Parade Winners

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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 Dressed Junior...
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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SWEARING IN

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
SWEARING IN
Less than a week remains in legislative session

Less than a week remains in legislative session

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Less than a week remains in legislative session

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
AUSTIN— With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American- Statesman reported.
The 501

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Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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

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Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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.
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