PUNKIN PAGEANT Miss Floydada Royalty will host a Miss Pumpkin contest with registration at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Floyd County Courthouse Pavilion. The contest will begin at 9 a.m. and include divisions for Baby, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss. To register early or find out more information, call Kim Cuellar at (806) 685-6885.

PUNKIN PAGEANT Miss Floydada Royalty will host a Miss Pumpkin contest with registration at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Floyd County Courthouse Pavilion. The contest will begin at 9 a.m. and include divisions for Baby, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss. To register early or find out more information, call Kim Cuellar at (806) 685-6885.

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Chamber plans 39th annual Punkin Days Oct. 10

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Body Floydada’s Punkin Days have been an autumn staple for almost four decades, and this year promises to be as big as ever for the Pumpkin Capital of the United States.Hosted by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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UPCOMING

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BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY FLOYDADA 39TH ANNUAL PUNKIN DAYS Mark your calendars now—fall will soon be here! Plan ahead to attend or…

City partners with Texas Communities Group for code enforcement

Angie Clarkson |
The City of Floydada has contracted with Lubbock- based Texas Communities Group to help revitalize and clean up around town through code enforcement compliance…

In September meetings, Floyd commissioners increase tax rate, enter interlocal agreements

Angie Clarkson |
HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floyd County commissioners court held its first September regular session on Sept. 1, 2026, at the Floyd County Courthouse.Members present…
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Schools & Sports

Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Russ Morris |
The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Ralls last week for their fifth game of the season against the Jackrabbits, aiming to get back in the win column following…

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2

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TUESDAY Breakfast –Sausage & egg biscuit, peaches, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches,…

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU SEPT. 28 – OCT. 2

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MONDAY Breakfast –Mini strawberry cream cheese bagels, Lucky Charm cereal, graham crackers, apple, fruit punch, milkLunch –Chicken tenders w/roll, large rotini…
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Obituaries 

Jerry Bullock

Jerry Bullock

Jerry Bullock

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1940–2026Jerry Bullock, 86, died in Lubbock on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m., Oct. 3, 2026, at Sanders Memorial Chapel in…
Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke

Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke

Delinda (Jackson) Lucke

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 1971–2026Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke, 54, went to her eternal home on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.A celebration of life…
A.C. Pratt

A.C. Pratt

A.C. Pratt

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1935–2026A.C. Pratt, age 91, longtime resident of Floydada, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct.…
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