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HOUSTON STOCK SHOW Congratulations go to the Holmes family of Floyd County for having a successful week at the Houston Livestock Show with their 5th place Duroc barrow. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOUSTON STOCK SHOW Congratulations go to the Holmes family of Floyd County for having a successful week at the Houston Livestock Show with their 5th place Duroc barrow. | COURTESY PHOTO

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HOUSTON STOCK SHOW

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body HOUSTON STOCK SHOW Congratulations go to the Holmes family of Floyd County for having a successful week at the HousnLivestock Show with their 5th place Duroc barrow.
FLOYDADA HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW HONOR

FLOYDADA HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW HONOR

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FLOYDADA HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW HONOR

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body FLOYDADA HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW HONOR Congratulations go Carson Kellison and her calf, Mr. Bojangles. She is a Floydada FFA 3rd grader and class winner light weight AOC competitor whose calf sold for $25,000 at the March 2026 HoustonLivestock Show.
GUARDIAN DOG DAY The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER PHOTO

GUARDIAN DOG DAY The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MICHAEL MILLER PHOTO

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Spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day set for May 1 in San Angelo

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its 9th annual Spring Livestock Guardian Dog, LGD, Field Day on May 1 in San Angelo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.The field day will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo, 7887 U.S.
Beginning this fall, incoming freshmen at Wayland’s Plainview campus may enter the established pre-nursing track with a new expectation. | COURTESY PHOTO

Beginning this fall, incoming freshmen at Wayland’s Plainview campus may enter the established pre-nursing track with a new expectation. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wayland expands reach of Mieth School of Nursing program

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Wayland Baptist University is expanding the reach of its Ben and Betha Mieth School of Nursing to Plainview by adding an opportunity for local students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at WBUPlainview upon completion of their pre-nursing coursework.
Wayland tuition reduction makes fall 2026 the best time to enroll

Wayland tuition reduction makes fall 2026 the best time to enroll

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Wayland tuition reduction makes fall 2026 the best time to enroll

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body As Fall 2026 registration approaches, Wayland Baptist University is highlighting a historic tuition reduction designed to open doors for more students seeking a high-quality Christian university education.
THE OUTCOME Helping out at The Outcome are Ella Snowden (green shirt), Kayla Sherman (maroon shirt), and the children are Thoma, Aubrey and Aspen Sherman. Ella Snowden organized the delivery of donated items to the Outcome Closet. | COURTESY PHOTO

THE OUTCOME Helping out at The Outcome are Ella Snowden (green shirt), Kayla Sherman (maroon shirt), and the children are Thoma, Aubrey and Aspen Sherman. Ella Snowden organized the delivery of donated items to the Outcome Closet. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lockney organization provides clothes, opportunities to community members

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body When sisters Kayla Sherman and Nichole Schmalzried cofounded The Outcome in 2020, their goal was to serve children and families in Lockney and Tulia.

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UPCOMING

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body FITNESS FRIDAYS Texas Agrilife and Walk Across Texas have scheduled Fitness Fridays for the month of March. On March 20 and 27, weather permitting, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet at the Floyd County Extension Office, 122 E.
HOUSTON HONORS

HOUSTON HONORS

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HOUSTON HONORS

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Nick Cervantes wrapped up his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo show tour with his calf scramble steer, Rusty. Nick, shown here with Adrian Jimenez, earned 2nd place for his business plan with the Calf Scramble Committee.
THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floyd County Soil & Water Conservation District holds poster and essay contest

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a poster and essay contest for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. This year’s theme was “Soil, Where It All Begins.”Each winner was awarded a medal and a cash prize.
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