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GUARDIAN DOG DAY The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER PHOTO

GUARDIAN DOG DAY The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER PHOTO

Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day set for May 1 in San Angelo

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog, LGD, Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.The field day will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo, 7887 U.S. Highway 87 North.
Beginning this fall, incoming freshmen at Wayland’s Plainview campus may enter the established pre-nursing track with a new expectation. | COURTESY PHOTO

Beginning this fall, incoming freshmen at Wayland’s Plainview campus may enter the established pre-nursing track with a new expectation. | COURTESY PHOTO

Wayland expands reach of Mieth School of Nursing program

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Wayland Baptist University is expanding the reach of its Ben and Betha Mieth School of Nursing to Plainview by adding an opportunity for local students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at WBUPlainview upon completion of their pre-nursing coursework.
THE OUTCOME Helping out at The Outcome are Ella Snowden (green shirt), Kayla Sherman (maroon shirt), and the children are Thoma, Aubrey and Aspen Sherman. Ella Snowden organized the delivery of donated items to the Outcome Closet. | COURTESY PHOTO

THE OUTCOME Helping out at The Outcome are Ella Snowden (green shirt), Kayla Sherman (maroon shirt), and the children are Thoma, Aubrey and Aspen Sherman. Ella Snowden organized the delivery of donated items to the Outcome Closet. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney organization provides clothes, opportunities to community members

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body When sisters Kayla Sherman and Nichole Schmalzried cofounded The Outcome in 2020, their goal was to serve children and families in Lockney and Tulia.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body FITNESS FRIDAYS Texas Agrilife and Walk Across Texas have scheduled Fitness Fridays for the month of March. On March 20 and 27, weather permitting, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet at the Floyd County Extension Office, 122 E.
HOUSTON HONORS

HOUSTON HONORS

HOUSTON HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Nick Cervantes wrapped up his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo show tour with his calf scramble steer, Rusty. Nick, shown here with Adrian Jimenez, earned 2nd place for his business plan with the Calf Scramble Committee.
THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floyd County Soil & Water Conservation District holds poster and essay contest

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a poster and essay contest for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. This year’s theme was “Soil, Where It All Begins.”Each winner was awarded a medal and a cash prize.
Circus coming to Floydada April 8

Circus coming to Floydada April 8

Circus coming to Floydada April 8

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you!The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Floydada for two showings on Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the rodeo grounds between Tennessee and Georgia Streets.
ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

AgTexas Farm Credit Services returns patronage to member-owners following strong year

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.
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