Big Top Circus to perform in Floydada

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.

BLUE RIBBON

Body Rilynn Hinsley of the Floydada FFA was the class winner with her ABC Steer at the 2026 Rodeo Austin Livestock Show held March 7–28. 

‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

Body Congratulations go to Lockney High School’s One Act Play on their district completion. The troupe finished in 3rd place overall and earned the following awards: Best Lighting; Honorable Mentions to Ryan, Bray, Zummie (silver); and All-Star Cast, Jaime and Siya.

Whirlwinds to play in Ralls Tournament

Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team hosted the O’Donnell Eagles last Tuesday, March 3. The Whirlwinds entered the game with momentum following their performance in the RB3 Roofing Floydada Tournament.

SPOTLIGHT ON #1 LADY WINDS

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Lady Winds competed at Regional Powerlifting Meet, Whirlwinds lift this week

Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONTheFloydadaLadyWinds had two lifters compete at the girls’ Region 1 regional powerlifting meet in Reagan County on Saturday, March 7.

Whirlwinds and Lady Winds impress at Caprock Relays

Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds track and field teams traveled to Post ISD to compete at the Bold Gold Caprock Relays. Floydada competed against teams from Post, Tahoka, and Ralls.

Lady Horns dominate New Deal with 20-3 win

Body FRED CERVANTES | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Lady Horns opened last week’s competition with a dominant 20-3 win over New Deal on March 3. Lockney erupted for nine runs in the third inning and added nine more in the fourth to secure the run-rule victory.