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2026 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY 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.
FLOYDADA RELAYS Floydada and Lockney each competed in the Floydada Relays last week, as they gear up to compete in the district track meet April 9 and 10. See more photos from the Floydada Relays on page 4. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FLOYDADA RELAYS Floydada and Lockney each competed in the Floydada Relays last week, as they gear up to compete in the district track meet April 9 and 10. See more photos from the Floydada Relays on page 4. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body CINCO DE MAYO The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is planning an inaugural Cinco de Mayo on May 2, 2026. If you are interested in participating as a vendor in this event, please go to the Chamber’s Facebook page, and post your interest.
UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body The Texas University Interscholastic League announced the 2026-2028 realignment for all spring sports and activities on April 1. The spring alignment includes baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and academic UIL competition.Floydada Academic UIL, golf, and tennis.
EASTER AT THE BALLPARK

EASTER AT THE BALLPARK

EASTER AT THE BALLPARK

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body It was batter up and watch out for the Easter Bunny last week as the Floydada Lady Winds and the Lockney Lady Horns faced off and hosted an Easter Egg Hunt before their intra-county faceoff.
PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

Kay Ledbetter |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body Livestock producers need to take steps now to prepare as the New World screwworm approaches the Texas-Mexico border, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialists.
FLOYDADA FINISHERS in District UIL scored well in numerous disciplines. Not pictured is Ella Snowden. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA FINISHERS in District UIL scored well in numerous disciplines. Not pictured is Ella Snowden. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada sends 12 to regional UIL competition

At The District Uil Academic
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body meet held March 26, 2026 in Post, with 12 students moving on to regionals and compete for their chance at State.“I am so so, so proud of our students and their performance yesterday,” said sponsor Laura Zepeda. “Thank you to all who helped and coached these students to success….
ANYBODY FOR UIL? Lockney’s One Act Play troupe traveled to Post for bi-district UIL competition March 25. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

ANYBODY FOR UIL? Lockney’s One Act Play troupe traveled to Post for bi-district UIL competition March 25. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney actors secure 5th in bi-district UIL competition

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The Lockney ISD UIL One Act Play team finished their season with a fifthplace spot at the bi-district competition in Post on March 25.
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