Wayland-Plainview recognizes students named to academic honor rolls for fall 2025 term

Body STAFF REPORTSPLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist University celebrates the success of 238 Wayland-Plainview students achieving placement on academic honor rolls for the fall 2025 term. There were 110 students named to the President’s List, with 128 students making the Dean’s List.

Six local students graduate from South Plains College in fall 2025

Body South Plains College congratulates more than 450 students who received their academic degree and/ or certificate in fall 2025.Congratulations go to four Lockney and two Floydada students who received their diplomas in December 2025 from South Plains College.

Longhorns stampede past Anton Bulldogs, begin district play on Friday at Farwell

Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Lockney Longhorns traveled to Anton last Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The Longhorns entered the game hoping to build momentum before the start of district play. The Longhorns took control of the game in the first quarter.

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU JAN. 20 – JAN. 23

Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Breakfast sandwich, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast – Waffles, sausage or yogurt, mixed fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Frito pie, beans, tomato cup, apple slices,...

Floyd students named to SPC Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Body South Plains College congratulates over 800 students named to its fall 2025 Dean’s List.

Lockney girls take 1st place in powerlifting; boys take 3rd in Jan. 8 Lockney meet

Body The Lockney High School girls took 1st place overall in last week’s powerlifting meet in Lockney.

Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem

Body An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the state, could play a role in the spread of New World screwworm, heightening concerns for livestock and wildlife.

Ballots set for Texas primaries

Body Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https:// apps. texastribune.

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