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Western Texas Colleges announces program changes following comprehensive program review

Western Texas Colleges announces program changes following comprehensive program review

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Western Texas Colleges announces program changes following comprehensive program review

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Western Texas College (WTC) has announced the discontinuation of its on-campus Associate of Applied Science in Golf Course and Sports Field Turf Management and Golf Course and Sports Field Turf Management Certificate programs following a comprehensive review of academic and...
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch 12-week online course, Aug. 17–Nov. 8, offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. | COURTNEY SACCO/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch 12-week online course, Aug. 17–Nov. 8, offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. | COURTNEY SACCO/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now open for registration

Sarah Fuller |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Registration is open for the Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch 12-week online course by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service that will be offered Aug. 17-Nov. 8.The cost is $300, and online registration is required at tx.ag/GenNextFall26.
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:The question was, 'At what site near Amarillo was a large deposit of helium discovered in Texas, soon after the establishment of Route 66?
HIGH FIVES

HIGH FIVES

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HIGH FIVES

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Success begins in the off-season for all sports, and that includes softball. Lady Winds Softball Camp was held June 10-12 at the Lady Winds Field. The camp was open to incoming first through ninth graders.
BRODY HUGHES, Floydada High School Class of 2026, is the first Floydada baseball player to sign since Coach Jeff Fabila took over the Whirlwinds baseball program. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRODY HUGHES, Floydada High School Class of 2026, is the first Floydada baseball player to sign since Coach Jeff Fabila took over the Whirlwinds baseball program. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada grad Hughes to continue baseball career at Wayland

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Floydada High School graduate Brody Hughes announced this week that he will take the next step in his student-athletic career as he intends to sign with the Wayland Baptist University baseball program.
SUMMER OFFERINGS The Floydada Country Club has a little bit of something for everyone this summer, from swimming to golf to even water aerobics classes. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUMMER OFFERINGS The Floydada Country Club has a little bit of something for everyone this summer, from swimming to golf to even water aerobics classes. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada Country Club plans swimming and golf for summer

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body The Floydada Country Club has multiple golf and swimming events available this summer.Weekly golf events include $25 Tuesdays for 18 holes and Thursday night scrambles with a tee time of 6 p.m. and $10 entry fee plus green/cart fee.
MUSIC IN THE PARK

MUSIC IN THE PARK

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MUSIC IN THE PARK

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body The Floydada City Park last Wednesday was a lyrical gathering of community members, with scheduled musical performers, open mic night, swimming in the pool and families bringing their picnic suppers, lawn chairs and blankets.
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