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A song for the road

A song for the road

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A song for the road

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body BARBARA BRANNON AND KAY ELLINGTONThe poet Walt Whitman didn’t live to travel by automobile, but he knew a few things about the itch to get out on the “long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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.
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:In 1936, Route 66 terminated at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica, California; later it was symbolically extended to the Santa Monica Pleasure Pier, with its much larger capacity for welcoming travelers.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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.
MARK CARROLL (left) recently received County Extension Superior Service Award from Dr. Rick Avery, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. | COURTESY PHOTO

MARK CARROLL (left) recently received County Extension Superior Service Award from Dr. Rick Avery, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension county agent Mark Carroll receives agency’s top award for excellence in service at Bryan

Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body no doubt why Mark Carroll received two awards in Superior Service at the state level from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. His dedication to the people of Floyd County is evident throughout the community.“Mr.
GALAXY STADIUM Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced to the press this week that Galaxy Digital, with facilities currently in operation in Dickens County, has acquired a 15-year naming rights partnership with Texas Tech Athletics. Jones AT&T Stadium will become Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season. The agreement replaces AT&T’s naming rights, which expired in June after roughly 20 years tied to the venue. | TEXAS TECH ATHLETICS

GALAXY STADIUM Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced to the press this week that Galaxy Digital, with facilities currently in operation in Dickens County, has acquired a 15-year naming rights partnership with Texas Tech Athletics. Jones AT&T Stadium will become Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season. The agreement replaces AT&T’s naming rights, which expired in June after roughly 20 years tied to the venue. | TEXAS TECH ATHLETICS

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15-year landmark naming rights agreement with Galaxy to incorporate NIL opportunities and investments into West Texas region

Texas Tech Athletics
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body last Friday announced a landmark 15year naming rights partnership with Galaxy to rebrand the home of Red Raider Football as Galaxy Stadium, beginning with the 2026 season.
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Going dutch with butavan flavoring

Angelina L
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body My neighbor sent me a text asking if I knew where to purchase butavan flavoring. I have to admit, I didn’t know a combination of butter and vanilla flavoring is commonly known as butavan.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body Is your brain ripe for picking?“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”That adage came my way in an email from a medical group I pay to have access to my doctor, who is somehow supposed to feel obligated to keep me alive. So far, so good.
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