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Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

Spotlight Photos, Page 8
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Body BARBARA BRANNON“Route 66 has fueled America’s imagination, popular culture, and passion for the open road for nearly a century. It deserves a place not just in our rearview mirror, but on our roadmap of unique travel experiences for generations to come.
PUC outlines consumer protection rules

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Body AUSTIN— As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.

UPCOMING

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Body LOCKNEY 4TH ANNUAL ‘SHARK IN THE PARK’ Free family fun event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, with a Foam Party from 6 60 7 p.m.LOCKNEY OLD FASHION SATURDAY Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 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.
In search of the Mother Road

In search of the Mother Road

In search of the Mother Road

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Body ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 1It’s rare that local newspaper editors— especially ones like us, who have an active stake in hometown publications that go to press once a week year round—get to take an extended vacation. No Caribbean cruises or gala getaways for us.
SOUTHERN SPREAD The pimento cheese sandwiches you loved growing up with, can be even better with this recipe. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

SOUTHERN SPREAD The pimento cheese sandwiches you loved growing up with, can be even better with this recipe. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE Summer is synonymous with barbecuing, but I love the “extras” that go with it. When I think of summertime, picnics, and grilling, I also think about things I can serve like this pimento cheese spread.
Listening, hearing, faking it

Listening, hearing, faking it

Listening, hearing, faking it

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Body Oh, to be a good listener.There’s more to it than just keeping your mouth shut. When you can’t hear, that’s an extra complication. Actually, impaired hearing can be a plus. I’ll explain that later unless I forget.Listen.
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Body AUSTIN— A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

TxDOT asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Body TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHILDRES DISTRICTCHILDRESS— To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in...
Artificial intelligence by any other name

Artificial intelligence by any other name

Artificial intelligence by any other name

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Body AI in French is IA.The French language police are holding the line and not just adopting the English language term. Good for them.If the whole word spoke English, menus would suffer — maybe not at Whataburger but at other fine dining establishments. You know I’m right.
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