Bertrand and McDaniel announce engagement

Body Jeff and Cindy Bertrand of Floydada announce the engagement of their daughter, Hallie Susannah Bertrand, of Floydada, to Clint Paul McDaniel, of Southland. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Carolyn Marble and Helen Bertrand, both of Floydada.

When childhood ends

Body My granddaughters are soon to be home for summer. With only a dance recital on June 3 and a commuter basketball camp, the girls are set for some carefree time with their parents. One more round of swimming lessons, and they will be good to go for pool time.

2023 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.com 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.

House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises

Body AUSTIN— The Texas House last Thursday passed two educationrelated bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase.

27th annual Floyd County Gala raises $164,000

Body The 27th annual Floyd County Gala, which benefits the Floyd County Friends Unity Center in Muncy, raised $164,000— with $79,000 net income— at its fundraiser Saturday night featuring the Bellamy Brothers, according to the organization’s Facebook postings.

USDA announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting today and running through May 26, 2023.

Food bytes

Body I grew up with quick-cooking oats and old fashion rolled oats. My mom fed us well, and stirred up a pot of warm oatmeal quite often. I liked them with the basic pat of butter, splash of milk, and spoonful of sugar.

Dumpster divas disrupt drug deal?

Body “Let the adventure begin.” As my morning caffeine takes hold, so does that saying in all its profundity, although I’m never really ready to seize the day until I’ve downed some refills. Who comes up with the phrases that go on coffee mugs?

Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

Body unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.

2023 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.com 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.