Lockney General Hospital District board approves contract with ThinkSmart

Body During its Jan. 29, 2025, regular meeting, the Lockney General Hospital District board of directors approved a contract with John Dolan and ThinkSmart after hearing his proposal to provide fractional CFO services to WJ Mangold.

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

Body AUSTIN— The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle 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.

Find your Peru

Body Shed a Little LightA mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes.Becky lit up, excited to tell me about one of her sons who had just told her he and another former student were embarking on a nine-day trip to Peru.

Traditional no-bake cookies

Body Making a homemade Valentine treat for your sweetheart doesn’t have to be a daunting task. And receiving an easy, handmade gift from the kitchen is one of the most desirable gestures one could wish for on Valentine’s Day.

You’re invited to the party

Body What if you threw a writing party and nobody came?That’s how I feel now. It’s all up to me. But I can handle it. I’m an only child. I grew up doing things all on my own.On the other hand, is there some way we can party? Who doesn’t like a party?

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

Body IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The center is now called the Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center. Our motto is…” Bringing the Community Together!”The Center is open FIVE days a week. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Mangold and Pratt announce engagement

Body Erin and Will got engaged on New Year’s Day!Erin Mangold is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Brenda Mangold of Lockney.Dr. William Pratt, from Columbus, Georgia, is the son of Carl and Claudia Pratt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

CLASS 2A - BOYS

Body Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Feb. 10, 2025 1. Martins Mill (29-1)2. Lipan (26-4)3. Evadale (27-7)4. Shelbyville (24-3)5. New Home (24-5)6. Olton (24-4) 7. Floydada (21-10) 8. Graford (22-9)9. Seymour (27-3)10. Hawkins (28-2)11. Abernathy (17-10)12. Plains (26-2)13.

Keeping literature alive in the classroom

Body Films are a wonderful classroom teaching tool. Children of the 1950s and 1960s have a rather unique take on this, too.We remember the euphoria of seeing the audio-visual Projector Person roll through the door of our junior high or high school classroom.