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27th annual Floyd County Gala raises $164,000

27th annual Floyd County Gala raises $164,000

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27th annual Floyd County Gala raises $164,000

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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.

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Food bytes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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.

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Dumpster divas disrupt drug deal?

My Coffee Mug Says
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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

Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

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Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

The Texas Senate
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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.

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2023 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 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.
Moments with my mom

Moments with my mom

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Moments with my mom

My Mother Lillie Is
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Body taking up a bit more space in my head and heart this week. Springtime reminds me of her birthdate, April 28, so I suppose it is only natural to feel a stronger tug to memories and moments shared with her.
No-bake Cookie Chocolate Oatmeal

No-bake Cookie Chocolate Oatmeal

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No-bake Cookie Chocolate Oatmeal

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Body This recipe will feel oh-so indulgent—and cooks up to be the texture of a rich, smooth, and silky chocolate pudding. With the combination of oats and chocolate, it stirs up thoughts of the famous no-bake cookies my mom has made for many, many years.
LIONS PRGRAM Rex Teachenor (left), president of the Floydada Lions Club, hosted Hollis Gregory (right), Texas Game Warden for Floyd and Hale County at the April 4 meeting. Both the Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Floydada meet each Tuesday at noon at the First United Methodist in Floydada.

LIONS PRGRAM Rex Teachenor (left), president of the Floydada Lions Club, hosted Hollis Gregory (right), Texas Game Warden for Floyd and Hale County at the April 4 meeting. Both the Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Floydada meet each Tuesday at noon at the First United Methodist in Floydada.

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Quilt Show to be held during Old Settler’s Day

Ethelyn Vernon
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Body The 93rd Annual Old Settler’s Day is Saturday, May 27, 2023. The annual quilt competition will be held in the Barrow building west of the Floyd County Historical Museum. The Quilt Show is for all those who like and appreciate quilts.
Non-Bruce, EDA and mesquite

Non-Bruce, EDA and mesquite

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Non-Bruce, EDA and mesquite

Someone With The Face
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Body of my real friend Bruce sent me a Facebook friend request. I accepted. Bruce sent me a message. It was “hello.” Nobody just says “hello.” My response: “Is it really you? I suspect you are not the real Bruce.
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