Lockney City Council determines fate of hazardous structures, new personnel

Body The Lockney City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in City Hall chambers.

WT Back-to-School Job Fair Set for Aug. 27; Employer Deadline Aug. 13

Body The deadline is Aug. 13 for West Texas A&M University’s first career fair of the 2026-2027 academic year.The Back-to-School Job Fair will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 on the Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall on WT’s Canyon campus.

Reducing your risk for Cyclospora parasite

Body The Cyclospora outbreak has many people wondering what they should do with lettuce and other types of fresh produce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), investigation of the current nation-wide outbreak is ongoing.

Sales Tax Holiday coming up in Texas Aug. 7–9, 2026

Body The Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.

COMPILED FROM MINUTES

Body The Floydada City   Council held their regular meeting in the City Office Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Floyd commissioners court approves installation of license plate cameras on highways; lease new copiers

Body The Floyd County commissioners court held its regular session in the Floyd County Courthouse on Monday, July 13, 2026. The meeting began at 8:02 a.m.Present at the meeting were County Judge Marty Lucke and commissioners Tanner Smith, Clint Bigham and Tanner Rance Young.

2026 Community Calendar

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit 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.

UPCOMING

Body FLOYD COUNTY BURN BAN went into effect June 23 and is set to expire without prior notice on Sept. 20, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Lockney prepares for family fun at annual Old Fashioned Saturday on Aug. 29

Body Lockney’s Old Fashioned Saturday has been an annual tradition long enough for trendy to become old-fashioned. This year’s event will be held August 29 on Main Street with an old-school street fair atmosphere.