2023 Community Calendar

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. (806) 652-3561.

Focus on focaccia

Focaccia is a such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet is ideal for a deep-dish, thick pizza crust. Bread baking is super satisfying. And to add pizza making to the process, is even more fun.

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCH Twine to find a use for everything on the farm In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So I started reading to see what sort of things qualified.

Legislature reaches deal on sweeping tax cut package

The Senate gave unanimous approval to two measures Wednesday as part of a deal between the House and Senate on how to deliver billions in property tax relief to Texas citizens.

2023 Community Calendar

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. (806) 652-3561.

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Floyd County Extension’s Pumpkin Growing Contest off to great start; photos requested

MARK CARROLL | FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT, AG & NATURAL RESOURES The extension service’s pumpkin growing contest is off to a great start. We gave away all of the 250 seed packets that we had to people across the county. We even had several people request seeds from outside Floyd County.

TV-inspired Barley Crunch Salad cool for summer

cool barley salad is totally inspired by a salad Jennifer Aniston apparently ate practically every day on the set of the ever-popular Friends sitcom television show, or so the story goes. I’ve seen many versions of the salad.

E-cars for the elderly

The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH The ad caught my eye. If you don’t want to get sucked in by an ad, don’t click. Muse instead. I mused. For starters, “seniors” is a euphemism for old people. We know they’re not talking about graduation gift vehicles.

‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS

‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS Floydada ISD’s mascot, Windy, made appearances with players at the school’s athletic department fundraiser tournament on Monday.