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PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

PREPARE NOW Livestock producers need to begin planning and preparing now as the New World screwworm moves closer to the Texas-Mexico border. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

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Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

Kay Ledbetter |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body Livestock producers need to take steps now to prepare as the New World screwworm approaches the Texas-Mexico border, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialists.
FLOYDADA FINISHERS in District UIL scored well in numerous disciplines. Not pictured is Ella Snowden. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA FINISHERS in District UIL scored well in numerous disciplines. Not pictured is Ella Snowden. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada sends 12 to regional UIL competition

At The District Uil Academic
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body meet held March 26, 2026 in Post, with 12 students moving on to regionals and compete for their chance at State.“I am so so, so proud of our students and their performance yesterday,” said sponsor Laura Zepeda.
ANYBODY FOR UIL? Lockney’s One Act Play troupe traveled to Post for bi-district UIL competition March 25. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

ANYBODY FOR UIL? Lockney’s One Act Play troupe traveled to Post for bi-district UIL competition March 25. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lockney actors secure 5th in bi-district UIL competition

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The Lockney ISD UIL One Act Play team finished their season with a fifthplace spot at the bi-district competition in Post on March 25.

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Lockney council cancels general election

Compiled From Minutes
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The regular meeting of the Lockney city council was held on March 17, 2026 at 7 a.m.In attendance were Mayor Steve Wright and council members Dart Carthel, Edward Marks, Rosio Reyes and Donnie McLaughlin.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body OLD SETTLERS MEETING The Floyd County Pioneers Association will hold an Old Settlers meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Floyd County Historical Museum. Plans for the 2026 Old Settlers Reunion will be discussed. Everyone is invited to attend.
NEW NHS INDUCTEES The A.E. Baker Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted nine new members on March 30, 2026 at the high school auditorium. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

NEW NHS INDUCTEES The A.E. Baker Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted nine new members on March 30, 2026 at the high school auditorium. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

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FCHS National Honor Society welcomes new inductees

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The A.E. Baker Chapter of the National Honor Society of Floydada Collegiate High School welcomed nine new members on Monday, March 30, 2026, during the NHS induction ceremony held at the high school auditorium.

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Lockney ISD board extends contracts for three principals

Compiled From Minutes
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body At the regular session of the Lockney ISD board on Feb. 26, 2026, the board members heated a statement requesting a change in dress code and voted on adopting a period of prayer for the schools.The meeting was held in the board meeting room and was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body MONDAY Breakfast – Annie’s Organic Bunny Grahams & strawberry banana yogurt, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, Frosted Corn Flakes cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Chicken tenders w/roll, cheesy...

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Whirlwinds begin district against Memphis

Russ Morris |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to #12 New Deal on March 17 for their final district game of the season.The Whirlwinds scored first in the top of the first inning.
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