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Fans don’t let fans drive drunk

Bobbi Brooks
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
During Super Bowl LVII, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY CHAMBE

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY CHAMBE

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY CHAMBER BANQUET

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
GIFT CARD WINNER TyAnn Phillips won the $500 Academy gift card donated by Diversity D. Her name was drawn from the hopper.
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

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Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 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.
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

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Local fire departments benefit from 2022 Country Christmas Ball

Dustee Sollis
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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

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Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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. There are so many varieties to choose from, and even more options when you consider stuffed olives.
To thine own tunes be true

To thine own tunes be true

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To thine own tunes be true

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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

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

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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).

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 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.
Border security, tax relief and raises top list

Border security, tax relief and raises top list

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Border security, tax relief and raises top list

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. Leaders say the focus will be on property tax relief, border security and employee raises.
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