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WHAT’S SHAKIN’ IN FLOYDADA

WHAT’S SHAKIN’ IN FLOYDADA

WHAT’S SHAKIN’ IN FLOYDADA

Body 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.
Patrick lays out legislative priorities

Patrick lays out legislative priorities

Patrick lays out legislative priorities

Body GARY BORDERS Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.
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

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

SANTA CLAWS

Body 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.

2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES 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.

Local churches among those leaving United Methodist denomination

Body 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.

Christmas celebrations around the South Plains

Body 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.
‘God’s Promise’: Lockney’s Stapp captures both ends of rainbow

‘God’s Promise’: Lockney’s Stapp captures both ends of rainbow

‘God’s Promise’: Lockney’s Stapp captures both ends of rainbow

Body “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.

UPCOMING

Body 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.
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

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

Body 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.