At least 11 dead in state after winter storm

Body AUSTIN— At least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported.

2026 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.

Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Body Egg-roll and wonton wrappers can be used to hold a limitless array of delicious ingredients, much in the way we use tortillas and puff pastry.Southwestern eggrolls are quite popular. A filling made of Southwestern ingredients fuses Tex-Mex and Asian into a crunchy egg roll.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHWill the realSienna Rose stand up?Have you met Sienna Rose?Probably not.She’s a hit singer-songwriter, but she seems to be a figment of AI’s imagination.Follow the money. Somebody real must be taking it to the bank. Right?

All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matterIn our Jan. 28 column were reasons why West Texas soils can benefit from amendments of organic matter.

Comfort food revelation

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMNothing like a winter storm, Texas style, to bring out the craving for comfort food. Thanks to winter storm Fern, I am proud to announce my granddaughter Ellie’s conversion to cornbread.

Floyd commissioners approve new vehicle leases for SO in Jan. 21 called meeting

Body COMPILED FROM MINUTESThe Floyd County commissioners court met in a special called meeting Jan. 21, 2026; no one was present to offer public comment.County Judge Marty Lucke led a discussion regarding claims and payments.

Lockney City Council discusses USDA grants and hourly pay for employees

Body The Lockney city council held their regular monthly meeting on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

2026 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.

Floydada EDC set to rededicate technology center

Body After wrapping up a successful year, the Floydada Economic Development Corporation is preparing for more community growth in 2026, including the renaming and dedication of the technology center.