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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body 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.
Cotton, oil, screwworms

Cotton, oil, screwworms

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Cotton, oil, screwworms

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body COMMENTARYNever ever have I done anything significant to help the human condition. But I know people who have. Does that count?No. Happenstance personal connections to greatness are just that. Happenstance. Nothing to be proud of. I am anyway. I guess that’s a sin.
Time to fertilize!

Time to fertilize!

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Time to fertilize!

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTUREIt is mid-June and time to check garden plantings for signs of nutrient deficiencies.A deficiency is an inadequate supply of an essential nutrient element that results in malnutrition.
Mac and cheese that really agrees

Mac and cheese that really agrees

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Mac and cheese that really agrees

Angelina L
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWe often find super gooey, gourmet mac and cheese in restaurants and see recipes with a mile-long list of ingredients. Of course they are decadent and oh-so-tasty.
“The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has continued east after our tragic loss, knowing Dr. Baker's passion for education and experience... especially when it came to Route 66,”posted leaders of the caravan on the event’s Facebook page June 13. “We carry his memory with us as well as his zeal for adventure.” | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CARAVAN

“The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has continued east after our tragic loss, knowing Dr. Baker's passion for education and experience... especially when it came to Route 66,”posted leaders of the caravan on the event’s Facebook page June 13. “We carry his memory with us as well as his zeal for adventure.” | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CARAVAN

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After tragedy, a tribute: R.I.P., T. Lindsay Baker

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body “Let’s be careful out there,” the police lieutenant character on TV’s long-running “Hill Street Blues” would exhort his troops after every roll call.
Texas leads nation in solar growth

Texas leads nation in solar growth

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Texas leads nation in solar growth

Texas Press Association
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body AUSTIN— Texas is leading the nation in new solar capacity, installing 50% more than any other state in the first quarter of 2026, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Across the nation, solar generation and battery storage accounted for 91% of new energy capacity.

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Lockney council holds hearings on substandard properties

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body The Lockney City Council held its regular monthly meeting May 19, 2026. Following the quorum check, Mayor Steve Wright called the meeting to order at 7:04 a.m.Present at the meeting were Mayor Wright and council members Edward Marks, Rosio Reyes and Donnie McLaughlin.
Pinch basil to boost bounty

Pinch basil to boost bounty

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Pinch basil to boost bounty

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Basil is a fragrant aromatic herb, an indispensable complement to Mediterranean cuisine. The plant is easy to grow, is a magnet for small pollinators when in bloom, and makes a great companion plant since it repels harmful insects.
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