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Soccer singers kick things off

Soccer singers kick things off

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Soccer singers kick things off

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them! My husband likes to watch with the volume off.
Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

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Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

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Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.But this outcome was by no means assured, and there’s still...

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Witliff photographs featured in Floyd County museum display

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, June 25, 2026
If you think you’ve seen all of the amazing exhibits at the Floyd County Historical Museum on the Floydada square, think again.A new exhibition has ridden into town.“Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy” features photographs by the late Bill Witliff with narrative text (in English and Spanish) that...
Micronutrients are essential

Micronutrients are essential

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Micronutrients are essential

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, June 25, 2026
CUISINE & CULTUREThe macronutrient group of the essential elements nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium was discussed in last week’s column. This week focuses on micronutrients that are also essential for optimum growth and development but are needed by plants in smaller (micro) quantities.
TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece

Angelina L
Thursday, June 25, 2026
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMNothing says summer like the flavor and scent of fresh lemons. A thirst-quenching sip of tangy lemonade simply shouts summer. And what could better than a tart, lemony dessert?This recipe was developed with just that in mind.
Degrees of disappointment

Degrees of disappointment

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Degrees of disappointment

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The most regretted college degree choice is journalism. I read that on Facebook.Sociology is second. Today’s journalism majors apparently find it hard to get their dream jobs. Alas.In my college days, I was in awe of all journalism majors. They wrote for the school newspaper!
Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

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Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Lockney High School Class of 2026 standout Kara Sanchez was recognized as a Teens Serving Texas Award Winner by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
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