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The Lockney boys basketball team took a tough loss last week, falling to Hale Center 80-40, dropping to 0-2 in district. This week, they travel to Sudan and will host Olton. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

The Lockney boys basketball team took a tough loss last week, falling to Hale Center 80-40, dropping to 0-2 in district. This week, they travel to Sudan and will host Olton. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCKNEY BOYS

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NE

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NE

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body STAFF REPORTS JANUARY23: Rifle Practice 6 pm at UC 28: Rifle Practice 6 pm at UC (Jr. & Intermediate only) 30: Rifle Practice 6 pm at UCFEBRUARY10: Monthly Club Social / Last Day to donate to the Souper Bowl of Caring 15: Texas 4-H Scholarship Due!
Hegar releases biennial

Hegar releases biennial

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body AUSTIN– The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.

2025 Community Calendar

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD 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.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BALL DONATIONS totaling $25,000 were made by event organizers Dustee and Wendell Sollis to the Floydada and Lockney firefighters’ departments, all proceeds from the December 2024 annual event. From left to right are Dustee Sollis, Chad Guthrie, Floydada fire chief, Donnie McLaughlin, Lockney Fire Chief, and Wendell Sollis | COURTESY PHOTO

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BALL DONATIONS totaling $25,000 were made by event organizers Dustee and Wendell Sollis to the Floydada and Lockney firefighters’ departments, all proceeds from the December 2024 annual event. From left to right are Dustee Sollis, Chad Guthrie, Floydada fire chief, Donnie McLaughlin, Lockney Fire Chief, and Wendell Sollis | COURTESY PHOTO

Country Christmas Ball boosts VFDs to the tune of $25K

Staff Reports
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body The tenth annual Country Christmas Ball, benefitting the Floyd County Volunteer firefighters, was held Dec 7, 2024 in Muncy. The fun-filled musical night brought in a crowd of 575 people to enjoy the music of Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All Star Band.
ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’ wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’ wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Lubbock’s Burrows, elected Texas House speaker Jan. 14, seeks bipartisan support in new role

James BarragÁn And Jasper Scherer |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Forty-nine of the 62 Democrats ended up supporting Burrows, handing the six-term lawmaker the speaker’s gavel and one of the most influential roles in Texas government.

UPCOMING

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body MARK YOUR CALENDARS O ld Fashioned Saturday in Lockney will be held Aug. 23 in downtown Lockney. More info to come!BURN BAN HAS EXPIRED The Floyd County burn ban that was issued on Aug. 26, 2024 by Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke has expired as of Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
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