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Highway 70 Garage Sales set for May 2

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body GOOD WEATHER PORTENDS GOOD SALES FROM ROARING SPRINGS TO JAYTONThe annual Highway 70 Garage Sales from Matador to Jayton are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, with more than 40 vendors signed up as of Tuesday along a 60-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop, according to...
LIGHTS! CAMERA! HISTORY!

LIGHTS! CAMERA! HISTORY!

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LIGHTS! CAMERA! HISTORY!

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body LIGHTS! CAMERA! HISTORY! The LadyWinds softball team and theWhirlwinds baseball team made a lot of history the past couple of weeks. First, this year is the first year that both teams clinched this district titles during the same year.
AREA PLAYOFFS After defeating Amarillo Highland Park for the bi-district crown, the Lady Winds were to face Hale Center in a best of three series at Littlefield beginning Wednesday, April 29. Check our Facebook for the latest results. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA PLAYOFFS After defeating Amarillo Highland Park for the bi-district crown, the Lady Winds were to face Hale Center in a best of three series at Littlefield beginning Wednesday, April 29. Check our Facebook for the latest results. | COURTESY PHOTO

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#4 Lady Winds sweep Amarillo Highland Park

Russ Morris |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body The #4 Floydada Lady Winds traveled to Plainview ISD April 23 for their 2A Division 1 bi-district contest against the Amarillo Highland Park Lady Hornets.The Lady Winds and Lady Hornets played in a best-of-three series.
FROM FOUNDATION FUNDS

FROM FOUNDATION FUNDS

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FROM FOUNDATION FUNDS

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body FROM FOUNDATION FUNDS The W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the purchase of an XR Fusion 400S DFMT Elite X-ray Room for Cogdell Clinic in Lockney.
Lockney Chamber welcomes all to Cinco de Mayo celebration May 2

Lockney Chamber welcomes all to Cinco de Mayo celebration May 2

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Lockney Chamber welcomes all to Cinco de Mayo celebration May 2

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body The Lockney Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first-ever Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 2, 226, from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. The festival will take place at the former Dairy Queen parking lot at 217 S. Main Street.
DISTRICT CHAMPS

DISTRICT CHAMPS

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DISTRICT CHAMPS

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body DISTRICT CHAMPS The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team won its first district championship since the 2017 season on April 24, against the cross-county rival Lockney Longhorns. 
Soft pretzels–made

Soft pretzels–made

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Soft pretzels–made in your own kitchen

Angelina L
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body Who can possibly resist the aroma of freshly baked soft pretzels? We can rush through an airport to make our next flight and suddenly stop in our tracks by the enticing smell coming from a seemingly innocent pretzel stand.
NEW DATE for the Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion in 2026 is Saturday, May 16, with food, fun and fellowship and opportunities for all ages. Watch upcoming issues for event details. | BEVERLY BRANNON PICKETT

NEW DATE for the Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion in 2026 is Saturday, May 16, with food, fun and fellowship and opportunities for all ages. Watch upcoming issues for event details. | BEVERLY BRANNON PICKETT

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Floydada prepares for annual Old Settlers Reunion

J. Renae Conlee |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body Floyd County’s 97th annual Old Settlers Reunion is set for Saturday, May 16 with activities from 9 a.m. to midnight.Returning visitors may notice the change in date for the event, which usually takes place on the fourth Saturday of May.
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