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Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

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Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

Austin— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body AUSTIN—Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Patrick says House must return to Austin

Richard Lee | Texas Press Association
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Body Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that absent permission from the Senate, the House cannot adjourn itself permanently for the current special session and called on representatives to return to Austin to continue work on priority bills.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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.
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Nomadic Newspaper

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Red, White & Moo Milk Fest coming up in Plainview July 1

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Body Plainview’s annual Red, White & Moo Freedom Parade & Milk Fest, along with various other activities, will be held on Saturday, July 1 at the city’s downtown courthouse lawn. Activities will begin with the Red, White & Moo Freedom Parade at 10 a.m.
Google’s take on the Caprock

Google’s take on the Caprock

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Google’s take on the Caprock

People On The High
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Body Plains of Texas tend to look down on the rest of us. Why the attitude? Maybe because they survive the northers first. In the grand Texas scheme of things, High Plains dwellers are our higher-ups, literally and figuratively. Even Google knows.
CHEESE, PLEASE This crispy on the edges, cheese-filled delight has always been every bit as good as its nacho cousin—but now it can be made daity-free. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

CHEESE, PLEASE This crispy on the edges, cheese-filled delight has always been every bit as good as its nacho cousin—but now it can be made daity-free. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Potato skins go well with Cheezy Sauce

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Body You may recall the days when potato skins hit the restaurants and pubs. This crispy on the edges, cheese-filled delight has always been every bit as good as its nacho cousin. We typically see potato skins topped like a loaded baked potato.
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