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FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team is in a tie for first place with both Wellington and Clarendon in the district standings.If the Whirlwinds can defeat both Wellington and Clarendon, they will be alone in first place with one game remaining on the schedule. But last week, they had to face crosscounty rival Lockney, defeating the Longhorns 11-1. SEE STORY, PAGE 4 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team is in a tie for first place with both Wellington and Clarendon in the district standings.If the Whirlwinds can defeat both Wellington and Clarendon, they will be alone in first place with one game remaining on the schedule. But last week, they had to face crosscounty rival Lockney, defeating the Longhorns 11-1. SEE STORY, PAGE 4 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLOYDADA PLAYOFF HUNT

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body THOSE WITH NON-CONTESTED RACES HAVE CANCELLED ELECTIONSThe ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections, and early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28, 2026.

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UPCOMING

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Body FLOYDADA FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY April 17, 5 to 9 p.m. Tables and chairs will be set up around the Floyd County courthouse square, 100 E. California Street.CINCO DE MAYO The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is planning an inaugural Cinco de Mayo on May 2, 2026.
In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

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In a jam? Try these cheddar biscuits

Angelina L
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body Biscuits are one of life’s simple pleasures—so easy to make, yet they reap big rewards at the table. And for something extra special, the addition of a good, sharp cheddar cheese can take biscuits to another level.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body My best memories are fizzyIf your dad is a farmer and your mother is a housewife, it’s usually more of an adventure to hang out with your dad. My opinion.Unless your mother is cleaning the sink drain with baking soda and vinegar. Mother let me watch.
Raised beds for the garden, Part 2

Raised beds for the garden, Part 2

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Raised beds for the garden, Part 2

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body From the gardenIn last week’s column were reasons to garden with raised beds. Today we look at the two most usual materials from which raised beds are constructed.Wood. Wood is the most commonly used material for a raised bed. Be sure to use the right wood.

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Whirlwinds defeat Quanah

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Clarendon on March 31 for their third district game of the season. The Whirlwinds entered the game sitting tied for first place in the district standings after defeating Wellington and Memphis last week.

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#10 Lady Winds defeat Quanah, Lockney

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body The #10 Floydada Lady Winds traveled to Quanah on March 31 for their third district game of the season. The Lady Winds have runruled every district game this season and sought to continue that trend.
Congratulations go to the FCISD KidWind teams that competed at Texas Tech recently. The Texas Turbines, Junior High competed with High School to take 2nd place in Circuitry and 2nd in Building Instant Challenge. The Whirlwind Warriors Junior High team took 1st place in Circuitry and 1st place in BTAC Challenge. The Whirlwind Wizards Junior High team took 1st place in Circuitry and 3rd Overall. COURTESY PHOTOS

Congratulations go to the FCISD KidWind teams that competed at Texas Tech recently. The Texas Turbines, Junior High competed with High School to take 2nd place in Circuitry and 2nd in Building Instant Challenge. The Whirlwind Warriors Junior High team took 1st place in Circuitry and 1st place in BTAC Challenge. The Whirlwind Wizards Junior High team took 1st place in Circuitry and 3rd Overall. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Floydada Collegiate KidWind competes at Tech

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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