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.

Nurse Practitioner Program at WT continues to grow with newly established professorship

Body West Texas A&M University will continue to bolster its acclaimed nurse practitioner program thanks to a newly established professorship. Dr.

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.

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.

Friends are where you find them

Body He didn’t look like a serial killer. Do they ever?

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.

Texans urged to get flu shot

Body AUSTIN— Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect.

Families Can Enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund Before Nov. 1 and Save

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2023.

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.