Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8

Body GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot.

2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES FLOYDADA—Spirt 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. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.

Doing the math, newsprint style

Body Last week we gave readers a heads-up to look for a revamp of physical features— sheet size, color pages, and one I didn’t mention: where the susbcriber address goes. These are the result of making a change in printing operations, a major undertaking for weeklies like this one.

Cooler weather means time for honey almond cocoa

Body We have enjoyed an Indian summer this year, but now it’s time to batten down the hatches and make hot cocoa. Blustery days are sure to hit West Texas—so now is the perfect time to stock up on hot cocoa ingredients.

Take me back to Show and Tell

Body Do they still have Show and Tell at school? Maybe not. Privileged children would say they went to Disneyland or Disney World over a break. Such reports, especially if enhanced with souvenirs, would make underprivileged children feel bad.

KCBD’s Pete Christy’s On the Road Lunch coming to Lockney Nov. 2

Body KCBD’s sports director Pete Christy will be hosting his next On the Road Lunch in Lockney Wednesday Nov. 2 at 11:45 a.m. at Main Street Pizza at 218 Main Street. All are invited to attend.

Early voting underway across state

Body GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—Early voting in this year’s midterm elections began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 8.

2022 Community Calendar

Body 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— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m.

Early voting begins Oct. 24

Body Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office.

2022 Community Calendar

Body 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— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m.