House OKs $302 billion budget

Body The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system.

Spring rice is nice with fresh greens

Body One might think this recipe is called spring rice because it summons the flavors of a spring roll. And it has notes of a savory fried rice. It seems we typically make certain recipes during particular times of the year.

Dumpster divas disrupt drug deal?

Body If you’re contemplating diving into a dumpster on a cheerful sunny afternoon, think twice if there’s a vacant bicycle lying nearby. The rider might surprise you. My newest employeepartner in crime is Cheryl.

Senate approves money for rural law enforcement, retired teachers

Body Rural counties would see an unprecedented boost in funding for law enforcement under a bill approved by the Senate on Tuesday.

FLOYDADA EDC IN DC

Body During the month of March, Floydada Economic Development Corporation executive director Ryan Crowe traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Floyd County’s elected officials.While at the U.S. Capitol Crowe was able to present Rep.

A guest editorial from a former student

Body Zach McMeans is a 2014 graduate of Borden High School where he was a State FFA Officer and a UIL State Champion in Congress, CX Debate, and Persuasive Speaking. He earned his bachelor degree from West Texas A&M University in Agricultural Media and Communication.

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.

Texas leads nation in jobs added

Body The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

March muffin mania extends into April

Body I’ve had a month of March muffin madness. I’ll move on for a while, but I just can’t get over the many ways I can satisfy a sweet tooth with a treat so sweet and packed with nutrition, and with absolutely no flour, refined sugar, or oil.

South Plains Hobby Club tours Comachero Canyons Museum

Body MARY M. CARTER | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON The South Plains Hobby Club met at the South Plains Baptist Church in South Plains,Texas on March 9, 2023. We then left for the Bison Café in Quitaque, Texas for lunch. We all order our meals. They were very, very good.