Additional disaster assistance approved

AUSTIN— Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported.

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

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.In other action City Secretary Reuben Ramon presented certificates of...

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House Democrats call for education special session

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.

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The quiet patriot

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

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

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

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

“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.