Community & Opinion

Estate planning program set for Oct. 19 in Silverton

Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Farm/ Ranch Business Entities and Estate Planning event on Oct. 19 in the Silverton Library, 405 Broadway in Silverton, for anyone who wants to attend.

Operation Child Shoebox Packing Party to be held at FBC Floydada

Body It’s that time again!! First Baptist Church of Floydada is hosting the Operation Child Shoebox Packing Party on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come join the youth and children as they pack GO (Gospel Opportunity) boxes to send all over the world.

Festival brings Western Swing to Turkey Oct. 13–15

Body October Turkey Fest 2022 is all about dancing — by night at the old school gym and by day at the “slab” on Main Street. This week’s nightly dances, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting at least until 10 p.m., will feature Gregg Gibbs & Texas Standard Time on Thursday (Oct.
Being aware: one woman’s breast cancer journey

Being aware: one woman’s breast cancer journey

Being aware: one woman’s breast cancer journey

Body I am a perfectly healthy 65-year-old woman. Okay, maybe not perfectly healthy. I am a bit overweight, but as far as health problems go I have been extremely fortunate.
PLUM PERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PLUM PERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Roasted plums with almonds

Body Most of my favorite desserts are those made with fruit. Maybe it’s a nutritional thing, making me feel less guilt. Of course we can also do so much to take even fruit-filled desserts over the top that we cancel out the good nourishment.

Mangold Memorial infusion center to open Oct. 18

Body W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital, in its effort to provide the most comprehensive medical services for our community, is proud to announce the opening of our Outpatient IV Infusion Center on October 18, 2022.