Early voting begins on eight proposed amendments

Body AUSTIN—If history is an indicator, Texas voters will likely go to the polls on Nov. 2 in underwhelming numbers to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the state’s constitution.

2021 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) 652-2448. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.

Razzle Dazzle Red Hat Sisters learn birding

Body The Razzle Dazzle Red Hat Sisters met in Floydada on September 2, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Virginia Taylor, our Queen Mother, opened the meeting. She took care of business along with Happy Birthdays for the month and prayers requested, which are very appreciated.

Gotta have a latte love for Pumpkin Spice coffee

Body In a recent recipe I shared for Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal, I realized the liquid base for the recipe would make a perfect start to a warm or iced pumpkin spice latte. The milky base infused with creamy pumpkin and warm spices pairs well with a bold coffee.

Is there really a Tanya?

Body Is there any hope for scammers? I like to think so. Consider Tanya. I’d tell you her last name, but just in case she really is asking only $1,200 for a low-mileage 2006 Acura that really is her car, I don’t want to slander her.

Behind the scenes of the newspapers

Body If you work at a newspaper, you rarely have time to contemplate the future of the industry.

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

Body AUSTIN—The state climatologist recently predicted that Texas will continue to get hotter and for longer periods of time during the next 15 years.

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

Body AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Recent donations bade by Martha Ann Cogdell Trust

Body Connie Cogdell Clark, chairman of the board of the Martha Ann Cogdell Trust, announced that donations were recently made to the following entities: City of Turkey Ambulance Fund, City of Quitaque Ambulance Service, W.J.

Texas Senator Charles Perry announces re-election

Body LUBBOCK—District 28 Senator Charles Perry has announced that he is running for re-election to the Texas Senate. Perry, a practicing Lubbock CPA and graduate of Texas Tech University, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014, after two terms in the House of Representatives.