City council swears in returning council members during May 4 regular meeting

Body In the regular monthly meeting of the Floydada City Council May 14, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 24-1 canvassing returns for two council members at large, declaring results of the May 4, 2024 General Election.

2024 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.

House Democrats call for education special session

Body AUSTIN— Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

2024 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.

The quiet patriot

Body This Sunday night on your local PBS station, the public network will televise its annual National Memorial Day Concert at 7 p.m (CST).Drafted at the age of 19, Allen Hoe was a combat medic in Vietnam.

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

Body As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.

Summer to-do list

Body It’s that time of year again. Here are your 2024 summer assignments.1. Write a letter and mail it. Get out of your car, go inside the post office, and ask to look at all the stamp options and buy one that suits the person to whom you are mailing the letter.2. Take naps.3.

Faucets, swings, goatheads and roadkill

Body Do you have a favorite outdoor water faucet? If it’s one from your childhood, it’s probably imbued with memories of summertime fun.My current favorite is the one that mostly doesn’t freeze in winter. It evokes many memories.

Thoughts for a Mother’s Day upgrade

Body “There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children she didn’t know what to do.” –Mother GooseA mother is a mother whether her shoe is filled with one or seven. The nine months alone in the womb count towards heavy labor.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

Body FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT Monday, May 13, 12, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., Floydada.FLOYDADA CISD Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. - FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., FloydadaLOCKNEY CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 21, 7 a.m., City Hall, 218 E.