Carl’s Cogitations: Blessed New Year
Can you believe it? It is the last day of 2023! And as this year is at its end and a new one is upon us, I have to confess that I fell out of the habit
Floyd County Library Upgrading Thanks to Grant Award
FLOYDADA, TX – Library director Ren Ortiz recently applied for and received a $40,000 grant from the Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation. This grant serves populations of 50,000 or less and focuses on helping to facilitate
Carl’s Cogitations: How to be a Thankful Person
This time of year, many folks are gathering together with family and friends. During these gatherings, reflections of things individuals are thankful for are often shared. Some of these reflections are deep and meaningful, but often they
Carl’s Cogitations: Finding Your Purpose
Many individuals spend most of their lives seeking a singular driving purpose to define themselves. Ultimately, most enter an endless cycle of seeking purpose that results in only finding meaningless aims. This chase for meaning and purpose
Op-Ed: Medicare (Dis)Advantage Plans
It is that time of year again for seniors 65 years old or older to decide if they want to enroll in Original Medicare or select a Medicare Advantage Plan such as Amerivantage, Humana Gold, or United
Carl’s Cogitations: Everyone Makes Mistakes
Walking in the light, staying on the straight and narrow can be very difficult occasionally. Even professional Olympic athletes will, on rare occasions, stumble over their own feet. It is no different for Christians. Occasionally, the best
County Commissioners Complete Advanced Study of County Government
ABILENE, TX – Floyd County Commissioners Clint Bigham, David Martinez, and Tanner Ray Smith were honored for completing a voluntary advanced course of study on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC). The three Commissioners received
Floydada Chamber Names October Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Chamber of Commerce’s October Business of the Month was awarded to Cathy’s Floral. Owner Cathy Graham has owned and operated the floral shop for 20 years as of this year. The shop
Early Voting Begins Today for Statewide Proposition 1
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A generational opportunity to support Texas farm and ranch families is on the statewide ballot. Farming and ranching are more difficult as our state grows. Texas is expected to grow by another 13
Carl’s Cogitations: Do You Believe, Really Believe?
Do you really, truly, honestly believe in God and Christ? Ponder the following as you reflect on your own beliefs and faith… Þ If God told you to build a giant ship; would you? Noah did. Þ If God