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Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

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Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

The sweetest Labrador

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The sweetest Labrador

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body This week my daughter Emily and her family will say goodbye to their 15-year-old Labrador, Abbey. With two children who have not known life without their dog, the loss will be especially hard. It was the classic tale of college love, how Abbey came to be Emily’s.

Run for something

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Run for something

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body All of us have heard the stories of the glory days of our hometowns. “Nowadays” may not be as vibrant and bustling as things were in the good old days. But here’s the good news. There’s always potential for improvement.

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2023 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, January 18, 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.

Karaoke cowboys— and pallbearers

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Karaoke cowboys— and pallbearers

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body Ever met a karaoke cowboy? I didn’t think so. A real cowboy is unlikely to be caught dead singing karaoke. A rodeo cowboy might. But a regular working ranch hand eschews limelight. How do I know?

HEALTY CHOICES in the new year can include plant-based foods—even for those who aren’t strictly following a vegan diet. | Angelina LaRue photo Angelina LaRue photo

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Orzo Chopped Salad

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body You may have noticed more plant-based food mentioned in this column recently. While I don’t consider myself vegan, I love reaping the benefits of plant-based eating.

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Student art currently on display at Wayland

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body The West Texas Regional 2023 Scholastic Art Competition is currently on display on the Wayland Baptist University campus. The exhibit, which features more than 300 art pieces created by kids in grades 7 to 12 from across the area, is on display at the Abraham Art Gallery.

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2023 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, January 11, 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— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.

Communication 101

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Communication 101

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body After a few days of watching students compete in a speaking contest, I might make an easy assumption that ideas are best spread through what comes out of our mouths. Not so.

88th Lege starts with surplus; will it mean property tax relief?

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88th Lege starts with surplus; will it mean property tax relief?

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body If you live in West Texas, it’s not easy to know what the Texas Legislature is doing, when it meets every other year for 140 days in Austin. The 88th Legislative Session began Tuesday.

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