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BAKED WITH LOVE During the time my husband was overseas while working for a government defense contract, banana bread was one of the things I baked and sent to him to bring a little bit of “home” into his life. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BAKED WITH LOVE During the time my husband was overseas while working for a government defense contract, banana bread was one of the things I baked and sent to him to bring a little bit of “home” into his life. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Going bananas for this bread

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEIf you are in search of a good, classic banana bread recipe, look no further. I’ve gone to this recipe time and time again especially when I have bananas going bad in my fruit basket.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU MARCH 2 – MARCH 6

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body MONDAY Breakfast – Annie’s organic Bunny Grahams & Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Frosted Flakes cereal w/ graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Chicken tenders w/roll, green eggs & ham...

Longhorns fall to #14 Mustangs in season finale

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Longhorns hosted the #14 Olton Mustangs for their final game of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Longhorns entered the game hoping take home their second district win of the season.
Jasmine Gonzales’ throw to Lily Jimenez just misses the out

Jasmine Gonzales’ throw to Lily Jimenez just misses the out

Lockney softball hosts annual tournament

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body On Friday Feb. 20, Lockney softball hosted its annual tournament and took a couple of tough losses. They lost a close one to the Morton Maidens 8-6, then fell to a very strong Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles team 19-1.

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU MARCH 3 – MARCH 6

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Pancakes, bacon, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Chicken strips, fries, Texas toast, tomato cup, fruity gelatin, milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Crispy chicken sandwich, baked beans, baby carrots, cinnamon...
STICKERS TO SOLUTIONS The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “From Stickers to Solutions: Herbicide Strategies for Sandbur Management” on March 17, 6–7:30 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

STICKERS TO SOLUTIONS The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “From Stickers to Solutions: Herbicide Strategies for Sandbur Management” on March 17, 6–7:30 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Sandbur management webinar scheduled for March 17

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for controlling stickersSARAH FULLER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICEThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “From Stickers to Solutions: Herbicide Strategies for Sandbur...
HEALTH RISKS New fact sheets addressing human and companion animal concerns with the New World screwworm have been released by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

HEALTH RISKS New fact sheets addressing human and companion animal concerns with the New World screwworm have been released by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS AGRI-LIFEThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite.These fact sheets are focused on protecting humans and companion animals.
LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH TOUR WINNERS Floydada students Brittney Machado and Jayvien Aleman won the trip to Washington, D.C. and a $1,500 scholarship. Floydada students Payten Shuping and Mylie Morales will both receive a $1,000 scholarship. Lighthouse would like to thank Lupe Marquez of Lamb County EC, Gladys Saenz of Bailey County EC, and Matt Zamora of Deaf Smith EC for judging their contest last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH TOUR WINNERS Floydada students Brittney Machado and Jayvien Aleman won the trip to Washington, D.C. and a $1,500 scholarship. Floydada students Payten Shuping and Mylie Morales will both receive a $1,000 scholarship. Lighthouse would like to thank Lupe Marquez of Lamb County EC, Gladys Saenz of Bailey County EC, and Matt Zamora of Deaf Smith EC for judging their contest last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

LIGHTHOUSE ANNOUNCES TOUR WINNERS

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body LIGHTHOUSE ANNOUNCES TOUR WINNERS
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