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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.
Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Body Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.
TV-inspired Barley Crunch  Salad cool for summer

TV-inspired Barley Crunch Salad cool for summer

TV-inspired Barley Crunch Salad cool for summer

Body cool barley salad is totally inspired by a salad Jennifer Aniston apparently ate practically every day on the set of the ever-popular Friends sitcom television show, or so the story goes. I’ve seen many versions of the salad.
E-cars for the elderly

E-cars for the elderly

E-cars for the elderly

Body The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH The ad caught my eye. If you don’t want to get sucked in by an ad, don’t click. Muse instead. I mused. For starters, “seniors” is a euphemism for old people. We know they’re not talking about graduation gift vehicles.
‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS

‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS

‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS

Body ‘WINDY’ DAY ON THE LINKS Floydada ISD’s mascot, Windy, made appearances with players at the school’s athletic department fundraiser tournament on Monday. 
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

Body Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

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.
EXTREME HEAT is calling for extreme measures this summer. So blend up this cold confection, or go bananas for a fun experience and get yourself a Yonanas machine. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

EXTREME HEAT is calling for extreme measures this summer. So blend up this cold confection, or go bananas for a fun experience and get yourself a Yonanas machine. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

Tutti Frutti Nice Cream just the thing for July

Body Perhaps you have heard the catchphase “nice cream.” I’ve shared a cherry-flavored version of this recipe in the past, topped with crunchy sliced almonds, and it’s a snap to make in a highspeed blender. It’s plant-based, reducing sugar and fats.