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WHAT’S SHAKIN’ IN LOCKNEY —Take a peek at downtown and local stores that are open during this weekend’s Christmas in Lockney festivities, along with a few newcomers—such as Lillie’s Jigsaw’s 2 Go Drive-Through.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Texas’ Cruz joins Oklahoma legislators in reintroducing historic designation for Rt. 66
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U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) last week introduced Senate Bill 5170, which would amend the National Trails System Act to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Patrick lays out legislative priorities
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
SANTA CLAWS Newspaper cat Governor (the orange tabby) in the Spur office reminds subscribers to send in their changes of address promptly after moving, rather than allowing USPS forwarding to lapse. Not only does the Postal Service charge almost a dollar for a returned newspaper— you’re missing out on every issue that gets sent back to us! Email us at fchb.news@gmail.com | HESPERIAN-BEACON
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SANTA CLAWS Newspaper cat Governor (the orange tabby) in the Spur office reminds subscribers to send in their changes of address promptly after moving, rather than allowing USPS forwarding to lapse.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
2022 Community Calendar
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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. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Local churches among those leaving United Methodist denomination
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DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACON Floydada United Methodist Church and Lockney United Methodist Church were among more than 140 churches to officially disaffiliate from the denomination during a specially called annual conference Saturday, Dec. 3.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Christmas celebrations around the South Plains
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BARBARA BRANNON | HESPERIAN-BEACON If you know of other events later in the season not listed here, please send details along to fchb.editor@yahoo.com and we’ll share in next week’s issue and on social media.
PLAINVIEW, DEC.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
‘God’s Promise’: Lockney’s Stapp captures both ends of rainbow
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“I had just come out of the Lockney Dollar General Store at the very right moment and right place,”said auto body shop manager Andy Stapp of Lockney—who, as an award-winning filmmaker, also has an eye for a great shot. “The universe lined up just perfectly for me.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Lockney’s Downtown Christmas
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LOCKNEY’S DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6:15 p.m. Cait’s Kids will perform at 6:30. Downtown businesses will be open and vendors will be located on the streets.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
SHINE ON On Friday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Texas’ Port Isabel Lighthouse will be once again be illuminated. The event is free and open to the public. | BARBARA BRANNON PHOTO
Texas’ historic Port Isabel Lighthouse to shine again Dec. 9
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BARBARA BRANNON | HESPERIAN-BEACON After 117 years in the dark, the Port Isabel lighthouse, the only lighthouse on the Texas Gulf Coast that is open to the public, will light up once again.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022