2023 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.com COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA—Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.

The fury of the tornado matched by the fierceness of compassion

Body At 7:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, an EF-3 tornado devastated the town of Matador and was on the ground for 9.4 miles while it carved a winding path of destruction through the town. It dissipated near a rest stop south of town about 20 minutes later.

Taco Bell to Finlandia

Body Little packets of taco sauce are like coat hangers. They multiply. If you toss your unused packets, congratulations. You can stop reading now. If you keep all your unopened hots and milds, join the club. I exaggerate somewhat.

Extended Fourth of July weekend offers variety of celebrations around the region

Body Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home as you celebrate Independence Day this year, there’s bound to be an event close to you.

Graham and Rexrode to marry

Body Ron and Jill Grahamof Floydada are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel to Austen Rexrode. Austen is the son of Heath and Jeri Rexrode of Lockney, Texas.

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Body AUSTIN—Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen.

It pays to pour your efforts into a pressing need

Body WESTHOPE, ND—In filing a column about the future of newspapers, it seems appropriate that the dateline should have the word “hope” in it.

2023 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.com COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA—Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.

Patrick says House must return to Austin

Body Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that absent permission from the Senate, the House cannot adjourn itself permanently for the current special session and called on representatives to return to Austin to continue work on priority bills.

2023 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.com COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA—Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.