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What’d I Miss?

What’d I Miss?

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What’d I Miss?

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Body As the returning Thomas Jefferson poses in song upon returning from a lengthy sojourn in France, in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” the question suggests that the answer is, a lot.
A fantasy of fruitcakes for fans

A fantasy of fruitcakes for fans

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A fantasy of fruitcakes for fans

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Body My husband told me all he wants for Christmas is a fruitcake. Wow, what do I do with that bit of information?
Did you miss Green Monday?

Did you miss Green Monday?

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Did you miss Green Monday?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Body An email just arrived saying “Green Monday is still on.” Today happens to be Tuesday at our house. Apparently Green Monday was yesterday, but, like Black Friday, it’s getting extended. Cyber Monday follows Black Friday.
Most Texas pregnancy deaths preventable

Most Texas pregnancy deaths preventable

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Most Texas pregnancy deaths preventable

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Body GARY BORDERS A long-awaited state report concludes most pregnancy- related deaths in Texas in 2019 were preventable and disproportionately affected Black women.
Kudos to hospitals and doctors at year-end

Kudos to hospitals and doctors at year-end

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Kudos to hospitals and doctors at year-end

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Body A recent article from one of the big daily newspapers cautions us that the one present you don’t want to pass along to your kinfolks this Christmas is any of the various strains of respiratory illness going around—Covid-19, RSV, and the flu.
2022 Community Calendar

2022 Community Calendar

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2022 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Body 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. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.
If you can’t be blond, be cheap

If you can’t be blond, be cheap

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If you can’t be blond, be cheap

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Body Cheapskates have more fun. So do blondes. One of my blonde college schoolmates rode shotgun with me, Texas to Arkansas and back. Guys kept honking and waving. Her name was Judy. “What’s the deal?” I asked her, regarding all the unexpected attention.
Retiring senator Nelson named Secretary of State

Retiring senator Nelson named Secretary of State

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Retiring senator Nelson named Secretary of State

Gary Borders
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Body Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end. Scott was the third nominee for the post not confirmed by the Senate.

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2022 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Body 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. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.
MOLASSES AND GINGER are a match made in holiday heaven, especially for cookies that can be baked an taken to a variety of events. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

MOLASSES AND GINGER are a match made in holiday heaven, especially for cookies that can be baked an taken to a variety of events. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Ginger snap cookies for the holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Body I love the rich taste of ginger cookies, both chewy and crisp. Molasses and ginger are a match made in holiday heaven. Ginger is a spice that gracefully lends itself to allthings- winter.
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