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Pinch basil to boost bounty

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Pinch basil to boost bounty

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Basil is a fragrant aromatic herb, an indispensable complement to Mediterranean cuisine. The plant is easy to grow, is a magnet for small pollinators when in bloom, and makes a great companion plant since it repels harmful insects.The name basil comes from its scientific name, Ocimum basilicum.

Peach agua fresca popular for summer

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Peach agua fresca popular for summer

Angelina L

Thursday, June 11, 2026

As fresh fruits begin to fill the orchard trees and show up at farmer’s markets and local grocery stores, cease the moment.

Phishers can’t quite write right

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Phishers can’t quite write right

Hanaba Munn Welch

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Warning:If getting into the weeds in the field of grammar is not your thing, read only enough of this treatise (the next six paragraphs) to be informed about a new scam.

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LOCKNEY ISD SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Lockney ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 1-18 years of age.

FLOYDADA POLICE DEPARTMENT FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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FLOYDADA POLICE DEPARTMENT

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

MAY 2026On May 1, the Floydada Police responded to a minor accident in the 200 block of North 2nd Street involving a 2014 Chevy Equinox and a 2020 gray Dodge Ram 2500. The Dodge pickup attempted to change lanes unsafely and collided with the Equinox.

Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration

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Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.Two cases have been identified in newborn calves in Zavala County, about 5.6 miles apart.

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

COMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 111 S. Wall St., Floydada, Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and...

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:David L. Harrison, poet laureate of Springfield, Missouri, composed and read 'A Highway is Born' on May 1 at the Queen’s Gate dedication in his resident city.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?

BOOKS ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Pique children’s curiosity in butterflies by taking them to a library—then help them make ther own observation chamber! | iSTOCK PHOTO

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Butterfly chambers for kids

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, June 4, 2026

From the gardenStumped about keeping youngsters occupied during the summer? Butterflies make fascinating summer activities for kids.

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch

Thursday, June 4, 2026

The killer cast-iron skilletThe more the frying pan gets reinvented, the less likely it is to deliver a fatal blow. Right? Nothing beats cast iron.Same holds true in culinary situations.

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