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RENAMED The Floydada Economic Development Center (EDC), with the help of its director Ryan Crowe, initiated a plan to donate the FloydadaTechnology Center building to Floydada Collegiate ISD, to be renamed the AnnieTaylorTechnology Center. | COURTESY PHOTOS

RENAMED The Floydada Economic Development Center (EDC), with the help of its director Ryan Crowe, initiated a plan to donate the FloydadaTechnology Center building to Floydada Collegiate ISD, to be renamed the AnnieTaylorTechnology Center. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Floydada names ATC to honor Annie Taylor

Remarks By Gilbert Trevino |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body As part of its annual homecoming and Willson Lecture Series earlier this month, Plainview-based Wayland Baptist University hosted festivities in Floydada at which the city’s technology center was renamed in memory of Wayland alumna and Floydada educator Annie Taylor, who passed...
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MEET THE CANDIDATES

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon reached out to all candidates in contested county races, with the opportunity for each to share standard information and a headshot. In the race for Floyd County treasurer, candidate Erika Rangel did not respond by the deadline.

Old Settlers Reunion receives a new date

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body An event that many look forward to every year is being moved to an earlier date this year. According to Dorothy Turner, director of the Floyd County Museum, the Old Settlers Reunion will take place on Saturday, May 16.
Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Ballots set for city councils, school boards

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body THOSE WITH UNCONTESTED RACES WILL CANCEL ELECTIONSKAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections in Floyd County. The deadline to file was Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.
FINISHING IN 4TH Following their loss to Dimmitt Feb. 10, the Lady Winds finish the season in fourth place in the district standings. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FINISHING IN 4TH Following their loss to Dimmitt Feb. 10, the Lady Winds finish the season in fourth place in the district standings. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

Lady Winds begin playoffs against Farwell in Dimmitt

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds hosted Abernathy on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to build momentum for their upcoming playoff game, while the Whirlwinds sought to stay alive in the playoff race.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU FEB. – FEB. 13

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body MONDAY NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENT’S DAY TUESDAY Breakfast – Sweet apple frudel, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Honey Cheerios cereal w/graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Cheesy diced chicken nachos, country fried...

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU FEB. 17–20

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Breakfast sandwich, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast – Waffle, sausage, pears, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Ham & cheese, baked beans, tomato soup, apple slices,...
TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

AgriLife Extension to offer CenterPoint training in March in Lubbock, Canyon

Kay Ledbetter |
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon.The March 3 training will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294.
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