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Hitchhikers, stories, bicycles

Hitchhikers, stories, bicycles

Hitchhikers, stories, bicycles

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Body COMMENTARYIn a perfect world, all hitchhikers would be harmless. You could give them rides and add one more acquaintance to your list. Me, I like getting to know new people—especially people with good stories. I’m guessing all hitchhikers have good stories.
A story worth telling, all of it

A story worth telling, all of it

A story worth telling, all of it

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Friday night lights are usually followed by Saturday morning or Monday morning film sessions.Coaches across the state are rewinding and reviewing what happened on the football field that either led to a win or resulted in a defeat.

City of Lockney announces annual Tree Cleanup

Liz Adams |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The City of Lockney will hold its annual October Tree Cleanup Oct. 6 to Oct. 24, 2025, offering Lockney residents opportunities to clean up and dispose of tree limbs, which are being collected on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the month.
Plant autumn asparagus

Plant autumn asparagus

Plant autumn asparagus

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTUREAsparagus is a long-lived, herbaceous perennial that requires patience before tender spears can be harvested.
WHILE THE CHOCOLATE CAP on top satisfies lots of sweet cravings, the honey, peanut butter and oats with a touch of spice make this a pumpkin of a very different kind. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

WHILE THE CHOCOLATE CAP on top satisfies lots of sweet cravings, the honey, peanut butter and oats with a touch of spice make this a pumpkin of a very different kind. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Make some mouth-watering mini pumpkin snacks

Angelina L
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhen it comes time to treat your little goblins, or even the grownup ones, this snack will hit the spot. It’s nutritious and uncomplicated to create.
The unwanted harmonium

The unwanted harmonium

The unwanted harmonium

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The bad news:Burglars broke into our rented storage unit.More bad news: They took nothing. If you’re paying to store stuff you don’t need (most stored stuff is unneeded or it wouldn’t be stored), it could happen to you too.
BAND HONORS

BAND HONORS

BAND HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The Longhorn Band finished 2nd in 2A (out of 19 2A Schools) and 4th Overall (48 schools in all classes) at the 2025 Westerner Marching Festival, earning a raw score higher than all the 5A schools. Way to compete, Lockney!
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Body SEPTEMBER 2025September 5 An officer was dispatched to the Dairy Queen after someone attempted to pass a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill to pay for food. Rebecca Camacho, 62, of Floydada, was arrested for forgery and evading arrest.
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