KAREN THRASHER | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACONFloyd County wildflowers will be on display again this year during the Old Settlers’ Day Flower Show. The wildflower show will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Judging starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, so entrants should have their…
FLOYD COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION will hold their next two Old Settlers planning meetings at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 6 and Monday, May 20 at the Texas First National Bank Community Room. Everyone is encouraged to attend.94TH ANNUAL OLD SETTLERS REUNION is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024 in…
A decisive two-game series against cross-county rival Lockney may not have gone its way, but the Floydada baseball team is planning to finish the regular season on a strong note.“I thought we played pretty well last Tuesday at their place,” head coach Danny Brittain said. “We struggled a little bit…
The Floydada softball team finished the regular season with a flourish, notching twin triumphs against Lockney in final tune-ups before beginning the playoffs.The Lady Winds got off to a great start with eight runs in the first inning of last Tuesday’s opener and coasted to a 23-8 victory on the…
Early voting begins this week in Floyd County.The City of Floydada, the City of Lockney and Lockney ISD will hold elections on Saturday, May 4. Floydada CISD will not.In the City of Lockney, incumbent Mayor Aaron Wilson has moved away and resigned, and mayor pro tem Steve Wright has been…
The Floydada Economic Development Corporation met last week, according to director Ryan Crowe, and approved a grant to Amado Morales’ pumpkin farm operation on East Kentucky Street.“Morales is putting in roughly $300,000 worth of work to expand his production shed at that facility,” said Crowe, “…
Texas country artist Curtis Grimes will join First Baptist Church of Floydada in worship on Sunday morning, May 5.Grimes, known for his songs “Cowboy Constitution,” “Ain’t Worth the Heartache,” and “Little Bit,” will be performing at the Panhandle Firemen’s/ Fire Marshals’ Association dance the…
“I think I am only 57, but the paperwork does not back this up. I don’t feel old because your inside self doesn’t age.” – writer Anne Lamott (age 70)Last week after visiting a friend in an assisted living facility, I was reminded of many such trips to see my paternal grandmother in the 1970s and ’…
Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA—Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m. (806) 652-3561.FLOYD COUNTY…
AUSTIN— Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.There are various ways to learn what is on the local ballot. One way is by going to the…
Information from www. bobwillsday.com and FacebookDANCE SCHEDULE AND TICKETS Dances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Bob Wills Center, 602 Lyles St., Turkey, (806) 423-1491• Single Day Concert Ticket $30 each• 3-Day Pass ($100) includes entrance for 1 to Thursday Dance, Friday Dance,…
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A decisive two-game series against cross-county rival Lockney may not have gone its way, but the…
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The Floydada softball team finished the regular season with a flourish, notching twin triumphs…
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KAREN THRASHER | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON Floyd County wildflowers will be on display again this year during the Old Settlers’ Day Flower Show. The wildflower show will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m.
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FLOYD COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION will hold their next two Old Settlers planning meetings at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 6 and Monday, May 20 at the Texas First…
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Early voting begins this week in Floyd County.The City of Floydada, the City of Lockney and Lockney ISD will hold elections on Saturday, May 4. Floydada CISD…
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The Floydada Economic Development Corporation met last week, according to director Ryan Crowe, and approved a grant to Amado Morales’ pumpkin farm operation on…
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MONDAY Breakfast –Pancakes, bacon, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Cheeseburger, garden salad, sweet potato fries, apples, milk TUESDAY Breakfast –Grilled…
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DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACONFor Floydada, a week off didn’t mean a week of inactivity.The Whirlwind baseball team has spent its time constructively, getting…
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Efren Perez, Sr., 78, of Lockney, Texas, passed away Friday, April 29, 2024 in his home surrounded by his wife, Maria, and his children.Efren was born on June…
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Our dear Cecilia G. Chavez passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in D’Hanis, Texas, to Isabel and Francisca…
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Santos A Hernandez,age 73, passed away at his residence in Floydada, Texas, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, children and family.…
