Nine accused of sex trafficking at center

Body AUSTIN—Nine employees at a Bastrop County facility that cares for young victims of sex trafficking have been accused of trafficking those same girls, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

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.

UPCOMING

Body FLOYDADA CITY-WIDE SPRING CLEANING continues through Saturday, March 19. Free landfill dumping with current city utility bill. Landfill hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. NO tires or shingles.

Two propositions on constitutional amendment ballot for May 7

Body AUSTIN — Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza has drawn the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the ballot for the May 7, 2022 Election.

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.

From yip yip yip to moo

Body Chihuahuas. A business-owner friend of mine had a fierce one that often took naps on his desk in the inbox. Or maybe it was the outbox. Anyway, the dog could be quite inconspicuous when he was under his little blanket.

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.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body FEBRUARY 24: Rifle Practice 6 p.m. at UC 28: Rifle Practice for 6 p.m. at UC 28: Photography Contest submission due by 5:00 MARCH 3: Club Officer meeting 6 p.m. @ Main Street Pizza 7: 4-H Club Meeting 6 p.m. @ UC APRIL 7: Record Book Training 6 p.m.

Early voting under way in Texas through Feb. 25

Body Voters began showing up at polling places on Valentine’s Day to cast ballots in partisan primary elections—and some were caught by surprise, by the number of races at every level through statewide and, on the Republican side, 10 nonbinding questions regarding policy matters.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

Body AUSTIN—Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.