Community & Opinion

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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.
Mint is a garden favorite

Mint is a garden favorite

Mint is a garden favorite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYMint in September has spread into an attractive ground cover while returning culinary uses after harvest. There are many mints – like apple mint, chocolate mint, lemon mint, and peppermint.
The 501

The 501

The 501

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Body HANABA MUNN WELCHA case of mistaken identityWhat’s in a name?In my case, three a’s.How is it pronounced? Beats me. I think it’s either Chickasaw or Choctaw. I speak neither. Your guess is as good as mine, unless you speak Chickasaw or Choctaw. The whole issue begs more research.
Power grid again reaches record demand

Power grid again reaches record demand

Power grid again reaches record demand

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Body AUSTIN— The dog-dayheat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.
Animals all across Arizona

Animals all across Arizona

Animals all across Arizona

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Body ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 8Arriving at the eastern edge of Arizona at dusk means two things: that the 149 miles between here and Flagstaff will zoom past in darkness; and that we’ll see precious little of Mother Road pavement on this stretch.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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.
End-of-August garden jobs

End-of-August garden jobs

End-of-August garden jobs

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body From the gardenIt is the end of a hot, hot August and many of us have the “garden doldrums”— too hot to be enthused about getting out into the garden. But here are some quick jobs that can be tended to before heading back into the cool indoors.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body Instant coffee, instant answersHow long since your last cup of steaming instant coffee?Me, I’m hoping to live long enough to forget this one. Whoever thought this stuff could taste like coffee was wrong. What’s in it?PAUSE TO CHECK. Coffee! Instant coffee is made from coffee!
PEASANT AND PLEASANT With a soft center and crisp edges, this simple Dutch oven bread is delicious—also a really easy way to get started for those interested in baking fresh bread. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PEASANT AND PLEASANT With a soft center and crisp edges, this simple Dutch oven bread is delicious—also a really easy way to get started for those interested in baking fresh bread. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Dutch oven bread: crunchy crust and pillowy middle

Angelina L
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body A peasant bread recipe has been featured in this column before, and the technique is an outstanding way to experiment with bread baking, especially if you are a newcomer to the breadbaking scene.
Power grid again reaches record demand

Power grid again reaches record demand

Power grid again reaches record demand

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body AUSTIN— The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.
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