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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

Arue
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body 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.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body Harness up your time machineIf you need a break from the news of the day, step back in time. Find yourself a different crisis. Different daily challenges. A different drought. A different war. A different ordinary.
Succession-planting fall gardens

Succession-planting fall gardens

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Succession-planting fall gardens

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body From the garden Succession-planting fall gardensSuccession planting is the gardening practice of planting crops at intervals rather than planting at the same time.
At the July 22 KCBD-TV Community Coverage event in Lockney, sports director Pete Christy (left) also spoke with new Lockney Longhorns head football coach Michael Lewis about his hopes for the fall season. | COURTESY PHOTO

At the July 22 KCBD-TV Community Coverage event in Lockney, sports director Pete Christy (left) also spoke with new Lockney Longhorns head football coach Michael Lewis about his hopes for the fall season. | COURTESY PHOTO

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LONGHORNS LOOK AHEAD

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Wayland selects 12Twenty to strengthen career services

Wayland selects 12Twenty to strengthen career services

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Wayland selects 12Twenty to strengthen career services

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body Wayland B ap t i s t University has selected 12Twenty as the new career management system for the Pioneer Career Center, providing students and alumni with expanded resources for career exploration, internships, employment and professional development.
Wayland expands 2026-2027 academic offerings with 23 additions

Wayland expands 2026-2027 academic offerings with 23 additions

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Wayland expands 2026-2027 academic offerings with 23 additions

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body Wayland B ap t i s t University has 23 new degrees, specializations, and certificates for the 2026-2027 academic year, creating additional opportunities for students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
A song for the road

A song for the road

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A song for the road

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body BARBARA BRANNON AND KAY ELLINGTONThe poet Walt Whitman didn’t live to travel by automobile, but he knew a few things about the itch to get out on the “long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Body 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.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.
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