Area News
Vasquez named new Floydada city officer
By Teresa Bigham/The Hesperian-Beacon— FLOYDADA – New graduate from South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), Officer Paula Vasquez of Lockney, accepted a position with the Floydada Police Department. She graduated in September and began her new chapter with the Police Department Oct. 5. Vasquez in the mother of four, 12-year-old, Adrielle Martinez, a junior high…
Read MoreCommissioners to purchase new voting machines with grant funds
By Jackie Zimmerman/The Hesperian-Beacon— Floyd County Commissioners approved entering into a contract with First United Methodist Church of Lockney to use the building as a polling location. During the Oct. 13 meeting, County Judge Marty Lucke said he had contacted the church about paying a per day fee to use the church during elections. Lucke…
Read MoreJoyfulea Creations’ Craft & Vendor Show a success
Despite the weather, 26 vendors and shoppers enjoy Saturday’s Joyfulea Creations and More event in Lockney. Although the weather was not perfect, residents showed up to get a jump on Christmas shopping. Some unique items were available for purchase including homemade jewelry, horseshoe art, clothes boutiques and food trucks. Henderson’s BBQ was just one food…
Read MoreTrump Administration’s Interior supports $336 billion in economic activity, 1.9 million jobs
By Erika Archie/Public Information Officer Rural Development – USDA TEMPLE – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $72 million in grants to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. These investments will benefit more than 12 million rural residents. State…
Read More‘Be Safe, Drive Smart’
By Texas Department of Public Safety— AUSTIN – Last year, there were more than 205,000 crashes in counties defined as the Texas Energy Sector by the Texas Railroad Commission, which includes large portions of West Texas, South Texas and even extends into metropolitan areas like Dallas, Fort Worth and El Paso. These crashes, which represent…
Read MoreMore than 680 cast ballots in first four days
Early voting continues By Barbara Anderson/The Hesperian-Beacon— FLOYDADA—After the first four days of early voting, 684, or 17%, of registered Floyd County voters cast their ballots in the 2020 general election, according to the Floyd County Clerk Ginger Morgan. “The county clerk’s office mailed out 200 mail-in ballots, and we have received at least half…
Read MoreSchool leaders celebrated during October
Principally speaking October’s National Principal Appreciation Month recognizes the essential role of principals in making a school great. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. Principal bios on page 10. (Robin’s Nest Photography & Courtesy photos) Michelle…
Read MoreBurn ban extended through mid-January
County Commissioners’ vote By Barbara Anderson/The Hesperian-Beacon— An outdoor burn order for Floyd County has been extended for all incorporated areas of Floyd County, according to an order issued last week by the Floyd County Commissioners Court. The order stipulates certain criteria for burning outdoors, including burning material outside of an enclosure that must have…
Read MoreTeam Roping winners announced
The Pumpkin Day Team Roping was held Oct. 10 at the arena located on the east side of Floydada. In the No. 11 Slides Roping there were 59 teams. The winners were first place – Aric Hendricks and Dan Hagler; second place – Ricky Hrbacek and Justin Colston; third place – Bob Arnold and JP…
Read MoreUSDA issues $1.68 billion in payments to producers enrolled in CRP
Special to The Hesperian-Beacon— WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes. “CRP is one of the many ‘tools’ that USDA…
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