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House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

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House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

Austin— Texas House Democrats
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

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2023 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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EXTREME HEAT is calling for extreme measures this summer. So blend up this cold confection, or go bananas for a fun experience and get yourself a Yonanas machine. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

EXTREME HEAT is calling for extreme measures this summer. So blend up this cold confection, or go bananas for a fun experience and get yourself a Yonanas machine. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

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Tutti Frutti Nice Cream just the thing for July

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body Perhaps you have heard the catchphase “nice cream.” I’ve shared a cherry-flavored version of this recipe in the past, topped with crunchy sliced almonds, and it’s a snap to make in a highspeed blender. It’s plant-based, reducing sugar and fats.
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Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body AUSTIN— The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

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2023 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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.
Mapping out local charm for visitors

Mapping out local charm for visitors

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Mapping out local charm for visitors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body FORT MORGAN, CO— When you arrive at Fort Morgan, Colorado, whether you’re at a motel, restaurant or Chamber of Commerce office, the first thing you see is a map of all of the places that were featured on HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover” show.
DECADENT DELIGHT This cookie is dense yet tender, so let them cool completely before serving so they don’t crumble. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

DECADENT DELIGHT This cookie is dense yet tender, so let them cool completely before serving so they don’t crumble. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

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Chocolate-Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body Chocolate and raspberry are simply meant to go together. The flavors have a subtle way of enhancing each other. The fruit flavor makes this cookie perfect for summertime. Thumbprint cookies are like a regular cookie and a sandwich cookie produced an offspring.
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

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Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body Bitcoin mining facilities among those urged to reduce usage during peak demand AUSTIN— Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week.

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2023 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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The fury of the tornado matched by the fierceness of compassion

The fury of the tornado matched by the fierceness of compassion

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The fury of the tornado matched by the fierceness of compassion

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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.
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