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A story worth telling, all of it

A story worth telling, all of it

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A story worth telling, all of it

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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.Imagine if the coaches then went to the players at their next...

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City of Lockney announces annual Tree Cleanup

Liz Adams |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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

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Plant autumn asparagus

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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

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Make some mouth-watering mini pumpkin snacks

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

The unwanted harmonium

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The unwanted harmonium

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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

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BAND HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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!

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Floydada CISD participants in Hunter’s Heroes toy drive

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Floydada Collegiate ISD will be participating in a toy drive from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Monday, Oct. 20.These donations will support “Hunter’s Heroes,” a non-profit organization that gives back to children living in our local hospitals.A.B. Duncan Collegiate Elementary students can give their...
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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.
Journalism for a better future—in your community

Journalism for a better future—in your community

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Journalism for a better future—in your community

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Last week was National Newspaper Week (the 85th such observance since the industry launched the annual week-long promotion in the United States and Canada), and I’d like to take a little time and space to take stock of what this means for you, our readers.Our locally-owned company also known as...
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