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3rd Annual Shark in the Park to be held at Lockney Elementary on July 29

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The 3rd Annual Shark in the Park Family Fun Event, benefitting Lockney schools, will be held on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Lockney Elementary School. The community is welcome join in this free event and have some fun in the sun. There will be school supplies, vendors and much more.
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
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
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.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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. And it is surprisingly creamy and rich.
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Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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
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.
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
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
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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
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.
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