Seeking local resources for addiction center

Body I am currently looking for facilities which could house up to ten people one to use for women, the second facility for men. These facilities would be used to help people who cannot go to treatment centers for addiction.

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

Body House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

88th Lege starts with surplus; will it mean property tax relief?

Body If you live in West Texas, it’s not easy to know what the Texas Legislature is doing, when it meets every other year for 140 days in Austin. The 88th Legislative Session began Tuesday.

Communication 101

Body After a few days of watching students compete in a speaking contest, I might make an easy assumption that ideas are best spread through what comes out of our mouths. Not so.

Orzo Chopped Salad

Body You may have noticed more plant-based food mentioned in this column recently. While I don’t consider myself vegan, I love reaping the benefits of plant-based eating.

Karaoke cowboys— and pallbearers

Body Ever met a karaoke cowboy? I didn’t think so. A real cowboy is unlikely to be caught dead singing karaoke. A rodeo cowboy might. But a regular working ranch hand eschews limelight. How do I know?

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body We have a new year ahead of us now, and we have new days to get things done that we left undone last year. My family got together with my grandsons for another Christmas, and we had another great time with the family.

Motley livestock show slated for next weekend in Matador

Body The Motley County Junior Livestock Show will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Motley County ISD Bus Barn in Matador, Texas. The event is open to the public. Thirty-one youths, 2nd grade through 12th, have entered the show.

Floydada’s FTNB donates $10K to Motley Fire Department

Body CORRECTION Floydada-based First Texas National Bank recently gave a donation of $10,000 to the Motley County Volunteer Fire Department. CEO T.K. Farris (right) presented the check to VFD representative Craig Turner.

MIND PLAY GRADS

Body MIND PLAY GRADS These Valley Junior High students have graduated from Mind Play by completing assignments each week and testing two grade levels above on their placement tests.