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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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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. The outcome was four people killed, 15 injured.
Taco Bell to Finlandia

Taco Bell to Finlandia

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Taco Bell to Finlandia

Little Packets Of Taco
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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

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

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

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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. The 2023 lineup of parades, contests, kids’ activities, and more starts on Saturday, July 1—and the food, fun, and fireworks go through Monday, July 4.
RACHEL GRAHAM & AUSTEN REXRODE

RACHEL GRAHAM & AUSTEN REXRODE

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Graham and Rexrode to marry

Ron And Jill Graham
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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. The bride-elect attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she studied agricultural communications.
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

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Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Austin— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 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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Patrick says House must return to Austin

Richard Lee | Texas Press Association
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 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.
Has your get up and go gone? Finding our way back to events

Has your get up and go gone? Finding our way back to events

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Has your get up and go gone? Finding our way back to events

Have We Turned Into
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
a nation of recluses? Attendance is down at major league and college sporting events. On Broadway. At churches. At concerts. At theme parks. At business trade shows. Last week, the 11th Annual Adult Softball Tournament in Spur had to be cancelled or maybe postponed due to teams dropping out.
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