Community & Opinion

Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this

Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this

It’s Black Bean Chili season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Body Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this weekend, or for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. This recipe is not only warm and comforting, it’s also very heart-healthy for you and the ones you love. I recall a stew I used to eat as a kid that had barely in it.
A lack of shellac

A lack of shellac

A lack of shellac

Shellac.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Body Don’t take it for granted. Shellac is tediously produced by tiny lac bugs working on plantations in places like India. PETA is taking the bugs’ side. Seriously. Bought any shellac lately? Own anything shellacked? Have you ever been shellacked?
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Body A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep.

2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 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.
DANCIN’ FOR DOLLARS Floydada Fire Chief Chad Guthrie and Lockney Fire Chief Donny McGlaughlin accept checks from Wendell and Dustee Sollis. Each department was given $10,000.00 from the proceeds of the Eighth Annual Country Christmas Ball. | COURTESY PHOTO

DANCIN’ FOR DOLLARS Floydada Fire Chief Chad Guthrie and Lockney Fire Chief Donny McGlaughlin accept checks from Wendell and Dustee Sollis. Each department was given $10,000.00 from the proceeds of the Eighth Annual Country Christmas Ball. | COURTESY PHOTO

Local fire departments benefit from 2022 Country Christmas Ball

Dustee Sollis
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Body The Eighth Annual Country Christmas Ball, benefitting the Floyd County Volunteer Fire Departments, was held December 3, 2022 in the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, with more than 550 people in attendance.
Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body Olives pack lots of flavor. They add a salty, brininess that can’t be matched. When I’m eating light and want to add richness and depth to a salad or pasta, for example, I reach for olives.
To thine own tunes be true

To thine own tunes be true

To thine own tunes be true

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body Warning: If songwriting is of zero interest to you, skip to the end for an all-purpose moral. At that point, you’ll have to backtrack if the mention of a purple mountain piques your curiosity. Sorry.
Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body This month each of Texas’s 254 counties appointed or reappointed groups of local citizens who have pledged to serve twoyear terms as custodians and promoters of their local heritage. I’m referring to your County Historical Commission (CHC).
Subscribe to