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Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

AUSTIN— Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield.

Brother Harold

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.

Meeting the moment with a historic transportation investment

Texas is booming.Our state adds a new Texan almost every minute of every day. Our quality of life and vibrant $2.4 trillion economy make our state an attractive place to live and a compelling destination for future Texans.

Handmade white corn tortillas

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.

Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

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

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.

Handmade white corn tortillas

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.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU

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 sandwich w/string cheese,...

BPA OFFICERS ELECTED

BPA OFFICERS ELECTED Floydada Collegiate High School 2024-25 Business Professional of America (BPA) officers were elected last week. Officers are, from left, Angel Garza, president; Pea Shuping, treasurer; Mylie Morales, historian; Mia Snowden, secretary; and Noah Fierros, vice president.