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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Floydada City   Council held their regular meeting in the City Office Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.Present at the meeting were Mayor at Large Bobby Gilliland and members Bryan Martin, Tate Greer, Betty King, Larron Little, and Dana Crossland; City Manager Jesse Finley...

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2026 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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.
MADI COLE SKILES AND KATIE GRAY

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Shed a little light on Sue Jane Sullivan

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
was born on March 13, 1956, in Colorado City, Texas, to Guy Lloyd Sullivan and Lillie Mae McCleskey. She attended Snyder High School, where she was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1972 state champions volleyball team.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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. Although Floyd County has received some rain, the continued forecast for high winds, low humidity and high temperatures makes for a continued high risk of wildfire.

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

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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.
HOSPITAL HELPERS HOST IN HEAT Staffers from Lockney’s WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital and West Texas National Bank assisted with serving a hamburger supper during the city’s July 23 KCBD Channel 11 Community Coverage event. The school district and local businesses were featured at the gathering in the city park—where proximity of the city swimming pool was a popular antidote to triple-digit temps. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

HOSPITAL HELPERS HOST IN HEAT Staffers from Lockney’s WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital and West Texas National Bank assisted with serving a hamburger supper during the city’s July 23 KCBD Channel 11 Community Coverage event. The school district and local businesses were featured at the gathering in the city park—where proximity of the city swimming pool was a popular antidote to triple-digit temps. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lockney hosts KCBD-TV team for evening broadcasts July 23

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The question last Wednesday evening in Lockney wasn’t whether anyone could beat Pete–it was whether they could beat the heat. The setting was a good choice, beneath shade trees in the city park and close to the swimming pool.
A RECENT TREND for preparing “melting potatoes” uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

A RECENT TREND for preparing “melting potatoes” uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Oil, butter and broth enrich these ordinary potatoes

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
ANGELINA LWhat’s not to love about the versatile, nutritious potato? There are so many to pick from. The golden variety really shines in this recipe for potato coins.
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