Comptroller distributes $44,498 to Floyd County in February

Body TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLERAUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025.

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

Body AUSTIN— U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

Corned beef–and– cabbage shepherd’s pie

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI love the traditional ingredients in shepherd’s pie. However, adapting the method for making this European entrée using corned beef and cabbage instead gives it a whole new flavor profile, and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHCatch that hippie vibeGet ready for the mystical hippies.A Facebook post first alerted me to the trend. Here it is: “Hey y’all I’m newish to the area and looking to change my whole vibe and wardrobe. I’m looking for a mystical hippie vibe type wardrobe.

Potato varieties are important

Body CUISINE & CULTUREMid-March is the target date for planting seed potatoes. It is the cool season “white” potato (Solanum tuberosum) and not the warm season sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) that is planted in the spring.

A little help from my friends

Body Shed a Little Light70 this week, I am turning to some of my literary friends whose words continue to serve as companion and counsel.Augustus McCrae (Gus) in “Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtryIt ain’t dying I’m talking about, it’s living.

Primary turnout smashes recent midterm records

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers. A total of 2.3 million ballots were cast in the Democratic primary and 2.

2026 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit 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.

Peanut butter Bundt cake

Body A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to participate in a West Texas peanut tour. The South Plains is home to a robust peanut industry. Texas is one of the largest peanut producing states in the nation.

Not all onion varieties are equal

Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEYIt is time to get onions in the garden. For the gardener, that means in order to have bulbs mature for harvest at the expected time the right variety needs to have been planted at the right time.