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FINAL POLL OF SEASON

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE SOFTBALL POLL, MAY 17, 2026CLASS 2A DIVISION 1FF. CiscoFF. BosquevilleFF. Groveton5T. Union Grove5T. Floydada5T. Thorndale5T. Honey Grove9T. Colorado City9T. Axtell9T. Danbury9T. Joaquin9T. Alba-Golden9T. Flatonia9T. Alvord9T. Abernathy
RETIREMENT BEST WISHES Floydada Collegiate ISD held their annual retirement reception last week at the Serrato Sisters Venue to celebrate the staff members for their years of service. Congratulations go to this year’s retirees, from left, Josie Torrez, Sonya Glass, Carmelita Rodriguez, Tammie Shuping, Maria Cuellar and Mae Duran (not pictured). Thank you for your service to the district. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

RETIREMENT BEST WISHES Floydada Collegiate ISD held their annual retirement reception last week at the Serrato Sisters Venue to celebrate the staff members for their years of service. Congratulations go to this year’s retirees, from left, Josie Torrez, Sonya Glass, Carmelita Rodriguez, Tammie Shuping, Maria Cuellar and Mae Duran (not pictured). Thank you for your service to the district. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

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RETIREMENT BEST WISHES

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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CORN, SORGHUM STRUGGLEWITH DROUGHT Corn struggled under early dry conditions, but spring moisture is starting to help the crop across parts of the state. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE FILE PHOTO

CORN, SORGHUM STRUGGLEWITH DROUGHT Corn struggled under early dry conditions, but spring moisture is starting to help the crop across parts of the state. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE FILE PHOTO

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Corn, sorghum crops fare well in areas with moisture; prices looking up

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE Across the state, corn and sorghum crops are thriving where moisture is available, but suffering in areas with drought conditions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

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The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body It probably took longer for the army of NBC-TV producers and grips and camera operators to capture the Today Show’s 20-second “Third Hour Live” opener that morning than it did for Cyrus Avery and his fellow highway promoters to debate the relative merits of “66” versus “62” a...
GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2026 Floydada Collegiate ISD held their annual Kinder/Senior Walk-Through on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Floydada CHS Class of 2026 walked the halls at Duncan Elementary along with the 2026 graduating kindergarteners, Floydada CHS Class of 2038. Congratulations go to all the students who walked these halls. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2026 Floydada Collegiate ISD held their annual Kinder/Senior Walk-Through on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Floydada CHS Class of 2026 walked the halls at Duncan Elementary along with the 2026 graduating kindergarteners, Floydada CHS Class of 2038. Congratulations go to all the students who walked these halls. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

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SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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UPCOMING

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool will officially open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. The regular pool hours are 12 noon–5 p.m. The regular weekly days will be every Tuesday through Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person.
STATE TRACK Toby Zepeda of Floydada finished 6th with a throw of 18-2.50 in wheelchair shot put at the State track meet Friday in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE TRACK Toby Zepeda of Floydada finished 6th with a throw of 18-2.50 in wheelchair shot put at the State track meet Friday in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floyd County athletes compete at 2A state track

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe University of Texas has been the marquee destination for the UIL State track and field championships. The 2026 State track meet takes place at Mike A. Myers Stadium, home to the University of Texas Track and Soccer teams.
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