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Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

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Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body AUSTIN— Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker.
Brother Harold

Brother Harold

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Brother Harold

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body What draws us to people?I think about those individuals whom I have held in high regard, whether personal connections or well-known figures from history or entertainment. Many of them are long gone, but recently one such soul agreed to sit down and visit with me.
Handmade white corn tortillas

Handmade white corn tortillas

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Handmade white corn tortillas

Angelina L
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Corn tortillas are easier to make than flour tortillas, and there isn’t anything that compares to their amazing aroma and flavor.One might be surprised that there are only two ingredients in a corn tortilla, but that’s it— masa harina and warm water.

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Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body Mexican petunias are faithful ornamentals that can be counted on to bloom throughout our summer Texas heat. Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana (roo-EL-lee-ah brit-toe-knee-AN-ah) is native to Mexico and South America.
You say viola, I say viola

You say viola, I say viola

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You say viola, I say viola

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body How much do you know about violas?Probably at least as much as I knew when I bought one this week. I thought I was buying a fiddle, not that I need another fiddle.The pawnshop clerk seemed to think she was selling me a fiddle. Not a 14-inch viola.
FRESHLY MADE CORN TORTILLAS can be used as is to make a variety of tacos, rolled or stacked enchiladas—or for chalupas, tostadas or tortilla chips. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FRESHLY MADE CORN TORTILLAS can be used as is to make a variety of tacos, rolled or stacked enchiladas—or for chalupas, tostadas or tortilla chips. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Handmade white corn tortillas

Remove The Top Sheet Of Wax Paper Or Plastic From
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body tortilla. Pick up tortilla with the bottom sheet of wax paper or plastic intact, peeling it off as you place tortilla onto the dry, heated skillet. Cook one or two at a time.Cook one side of each tortilla for about 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body MONDAY – NO SCHOOL TUESDAY Breakfast –Lemon bread slice, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, banana, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Mini chicken corndogs, BBQ beef ribs sandwich, sunbutter & jelly...
BPA OFFICERS ELECTED

BPA OFFICERS ELECTED

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BPA OFFICERS ELECTED

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body BPA OFFICERS ELECTED Floydada Collegiate High School 2024-25 Business Professional of America (BPA) officers were elected last week.
Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

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Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Body We’re often prompted by leisuretravel marketers to think of our journeys as “making memories,” and this must indeed be a strong urge for families planning vacations, couples designing destination weddings, school groups deciding where to go for the senior class trip.
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