More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Body AUSTIN – Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues.

The prescription

Body My brother-in-law Tim has a gift for using puns and gets a kick out of finding those eyeroll-inducing phrases on social media posts. He texted this one the other day: “The Spaniards harvested these crystals and sent them by ship back to Europe.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHSo what’s in your garbage?Some people throw away good stuff. It’s how they live clutter-free, I guess. I wouldn’t know. When I find good stuff our across-the-alley neighbors have discarded in our common garbage bin, I extract it.My latest finds?

A minor prophet (and some music) will light the way

Body A schoolteacher teaches. A writer writes. Both of those demand more of me sometimes than I am able to give.Post-election 2024 is one of those times.

GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

Body AUSTIN— With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch Mc-Connell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader.

Floyd goes for Trump/ Vance, reelects Raissez as sheriff

Body In last Tuesday night’s election returns—which came in after press time for The Floyd County Hesperian- Beacon and were reported on social media that night—more than 80 percent of Floyd County voters supported the Republican ticket in the presidential race.

2024 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.

Grave AI deficiency

Body The name jumped out at me as I traveled across Texas on a Shreveportto- Fargo trek, headed home to the farm.Ephesians 5:22 also spoke to me: “Wives, obey your husbands .…” Would Hugh want me dawdling in a cemetery, looking for a grave in Wills Point?Short answer: Yes.

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

Body AUSTIN A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.

The one that got away

Body Last week, I made a sound financial decision. Finally.My history with money is worthy of a Shakespearian play, both tragic and comedic. Never have I lived high on the hog, and stewardship in terms of sharing and caring has been paramount.