Texas gas prices lowest in nation

Body GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

Good ideas – for better or worse

Body It seemed like a good idea at the time. When it comes to book titles, that one should work for just about anybody’s biography, auto or otherwise. We are an ideamotivated species. Major in art? It seemed like a good idea at the time. Everything else seemed harder.

Panzanella salad benefits from bumper crop of tomatoes

Body When you have a bumper crop of tomatoes, it’s good to have a plan in place. Sure we can do sauces, soups and salsas, but if you are looking for some other ways, I have a couple of ideas for you to try.

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. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.

Drivers urged to be alert as school begins

Body GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN—Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body AUGUST 8: Food Handlers Course @ CEO 9 am-11 am 12: What’s 4-H Ag, Natural Resources, & Livestock All About Day Camp @ UC 21: 4-H Awards Banquet @ UC (UC = Unity Center, CEO = County Extension Office) GREAT SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – AUG. 6 Saturday, August 6th.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Body For Floydada CISD students during the 2022–23 school year, all required school supplies will be provided by the district, according to approval by the Floydada CISD board of directors approved in their May 10, 2022 board meeting.

Peanut butter–banana a match made in smoothie heaven

Body Smoothies packed with protein are one of the easiest ways to squeeze in a good hearty breakfast on busy school mornings, or during the work week. Peanut butter and banana are, of course, a match made in heaven.

Lockney Senior Center News

Body IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Starting Thursday, Sept. 1 the Center will go back to being open and serving lunch five day a week, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The Lockney Senior Citizens Center invites everyone for free exercise classes. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Floydada Senior Citizens News

Body The Center will have a fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 5. The menu includes 4 chicken strips, cream gravy, Texas toast, cole slaw and dessert. Minimum donation is $8 per plate, but we will happily accept a larger amount. Delivery or carry-out. We will serve start from 11 a.m.–1 pm.