Community & Opinion

Strings on the sly: gypsy violinists

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body Gypsy violinists are where you find them. Unless things have changed since 1969 (maybe they have), if you eat perfunctory goulash in Hungary in a romantic outdoor setting, you’ll be serenaded by a tip-collecting perfunctory strolling gypsy violinist.

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

The sweetest Labrador

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body This week my daughter Emily and her family will say goodbye to their 15-year-old Labrador, Abbey. With two children who have not known life without their dog, the loss will be especially hard. It was the classic tale of college love, how Abbey came to be Emily’s.

Run for something

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Body All of us have heard the stories of the glory days of our hometowns. “Nowadays” may not be as vibrant and bustling as things were in the good old days. But here’s the good news. There’s always potential for improvement.

2023 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 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.

Karaoke cowboys— and pallbearers

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body Ever met a karaoke cowboy? I didn’t think so. A real cowboy is unlikely to be caught dead singing karaoke. A rodeo cowboy might. But a regular working ranch hand eschews limelight. How do I know?

HEALTY CHOICES in the new year can include plant-based foods—even for those who aren’t strictly following a vegan diet. | Angelina LaRue photo Angelina LaRue photo

Orzo Chopped Salad

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body You may have noticed more plant-based food mentioned in this column recently. While I don’t consider myself vegan, I love reaping the benefits of plant-based eating.

Student art currently on display at Wayland

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body The West Texas Regional 2023 Scholastic Art Competition is currently on display on the Wayland Baptist University campus. The exhibit, which features more than 300 art pieces created by kids in grades 7 to 12 from across the area, is on display at the Abraham Art Gallery.

2023 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 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— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.

Communication 101

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Body After a few days of watching students compete in a speaking contest, I might make an easy assumption that ideas are best spread through what comes out of our mouths. Not so.

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