Drought tolerant tea gardens

Body From the gardenLast week’s column highlighted the garden herbs peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, and fennel. Teas made from herbs in today’s column are more unusual since they are drought tolerant plants often grown in xeric, low water-use, gardens.

The 501

Body In search of head cheeseHead cheese or souse? By either name, it’s not easy to find.My supper plan yesterday was to eat some with cucumber slices, salt and vinegar. Yum.If you don’t know about head cheese, alternatively called “souse,” you’re probably not reading this column.

Floydada Collegiate High School Class of 2025

Body STAFF REPORT Congratulations go to these FCHS graduates of the Class of 2025 for scholarships awarded by a variety of sponsors and organizations.Charlie Tyer Memorial Scholarship Ava Gonzales, $500.00 Chloye Criswell, $500.

South Plains College announces spring 2025 president’s list

Body South Plains College in Levelland congratulated more than 400 students named to the institution’s spring 2025 president’s list.Local students named to the list were Taylor Dill of Lockney, and Mekayla Fipps, Rosantina Martinez and Angel Olvera, all of Floydada.

STATE SOFTBALL POLL

Body Texas Girls Coaches AssociationJune 2, 2025CLASS 2A DIVISION 11. Ganado2. Riesel3T. Corrigan-Ca den3T. Clarendon5T. Floydada 5T. Shelbyville5T. Moody5T. FlatoniaCLASS 2A DIVISION 21. Sundown2. Shiner3T. Muenster3T. Cross Roads5T. Haskell5T. Valley Mills5T. Beckville5T. Weimar

Brooks, Suarez on ASU spring 2025 dean’s list

Body STAFF REPORTSSAN ANGELO— Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving the dean’s list designation for the 2025 spring semester, including Derrik Suarez of Floydada and Faith Brooks of Lockney.

Lockney General Hospital District swears in board member Kellison

Body COMPILED FROM MINUTES OF MAY 16 BOARD MEETINGDuring the Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors meeting May 16, 2025, Shedia Benton was present to administer the oath to Amy Kellison as a new member of the board of directors.

2025 Old Settlers Quilt Show winners announced

Body At last week’s Floyd County Old Settlers Celebration, ribbons were awarded to entries in the annual quilt show, held at the Floyd County Museum annex.The People’s Choice award went to Ethelyn Vernon for “Too Much Blue.

Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

Body As temperatures warm up, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars. These fuzzy, or sometimes spiky, insects may seem harmless but can cause itchy rashes, intense pain and severe reactions requiring medical attention.

Lubbock-based First United Bank ‘branchin’ out’

Body LUBBOCK— First United Bank recently held a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the grand reopening of seven newly acquired banking enter locations across West Texas.