Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

AUSTIN— The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported.

Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities

AUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.97 billion in September, 3.2 percent more than in September 2024.

UPCOMING

FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE ISD will hold a district-wide open house on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Duncan Elementary will have their Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Families will tour the classrooms and enjoy refreshments.

Floydada CISD recognizes students and staff at October board meeting

At the Floydada Collegiate ISD monthly board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, students and staff were recognized for their hard work.Students of the Month honored from Duncan Collegiate Elementary were fourth-graders Michael Segura and Colbie Sinkhorn.The Duncan Elementary Educator of the Month was...

Floydada Collegiate ISD board recognizes students, educators of the Month

During the regular meeting of the Floydada Collegiate ISD board Oct. 14, 2025, Students and Educators of the Month were recognized (see photo, above).Gracie Diaz was appointed vice president of the school board. and Brianne Glasscock was appointed secretary.Resignations were approved for Carmelita...

Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMTaffy making is an old-school fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.

Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

CUISINE & CULTUREBlack and orange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.