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.

Floyd commissioners approve pursuing grants for library in May meeting

Body COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Floyd County Commissioners on May 8, the court heard information from Rene Ortiz, librarian, on grant opportunities.

What commences after the speeches

Body “Every day, every year, and for every graduating class, there is a choice to be made. It’s the same option for all grownups, who have to decide to be one of three types of Americans. Those who embrace liberty and freedom for all, those who won’t, or those who are indifferent.

Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief

Body Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov.

You get a line, I’ll get a pole

Body Who are you on the Internet? Advertisers know us all. Except a company in Idaho thinks I like to fish. They keep trying to sell me fly rods. Should I bite? Maybe just nibble? It’s a way to derail the information-collectors. Let ’em think I fish. I don’t.

Pinto bean salad full of protein and flavor

Body You may recall a popular salad that’s been around for years which contains ranch-style beans, grated, cheese, Fritos, and French dressing, along with the lettuce and tomatoes. It’s tasty, but I craved a cleaned-up version.

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

Body The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.

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.

Senate approves final budget heading into session’s last weekend

Body The Senate approved a final version of the state budget for the next biennium Friday, one that its author says takes advantage of the state's record revenue and surplus.

Peach crisp an early taste of summer

Body Peaches from Fredericksburg will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last year were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy.