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BANQUET RESCHEDULED The Lockney Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lockney Elementary School Cafeteria from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 at the door.

BANQUET RESCHEDULED The Lockney Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lockney Elementary School Cafeteria from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 at the door.

BANQUET RESCHEDULED

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body AUSTIN— As the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texas joins in recognizing this significant occasion with special events and activities statewide. On Jan.
Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Wayland Baptist University invites area residents, churches, and alumni to be part of its 2026 Willson Lectures, a multi-day series of academic presentations and ceremonies. One of those events will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
FLOYD HANDLES FERN Floyd County weathered the worst storm since Uri earlier this week. School and business closings and delays kept the communities safe and warm. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYD HANDLES FERN Floyd County weathered the worst storm since Uri earlier this week. School and business closings and delays kept the communities safe and warm. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state.The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ANNIE TAYLOR, A PIONEER FROM FLOYDADA

ANNIE TAYLOR, A PIONEER FROM FLOYDADA

ANNIE TAYLOR, A PIONEER FROM FLOYDADA

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Annie Taylor made history in 1951, enrolling at Wayland Baptist College as the first Black student to attend Wayland.Taylor was born in Washington, Texas, Sept. 26, 1901. She completed the 10th grade and took an examination to enroll as a sophomore in Sept.
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