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STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Information From America250.org
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration, today launched its latest tentpole program, America Gives, a nationwide initiative designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in U.S. history.
JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

Floyd County gins report improved cotton yields

Barbara Anderson And Kay Ellington |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body Across the Floyd County area, cotton gins are reporting that this year’s harvest shows an improvement over last year. Earlier this week, the Hesperian-Beacon reached out to area cotton gins to determine how this year’s harvest was coming along. Here’s a brief recap.
NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body LOCKNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE invites you to their annual banquet and Bingo Night. The banquet will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Lockney Elementary School cafeteria.
FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body STAFF REPORTSDorcas Baker, age 61, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025. Graveside services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Floydada, according to an obituary notice posted on the website of Moore-Rose Funeral Home.
Heirloom marshmallows

Heirloom marshmallows

Heirloom marshmallows

Angelina L
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body Perhaps you received one of the lovely hot chocolate or cocoa gift baskets folks like to give during the holidays. Take it, or your favorite homemade version, to a new level of warmth by infusing the mix with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.
Remember the birds

Remember the birds

Remember the birds

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body From the gardenJanuary gardens have little to look at, at least plant wise yet the grey skies over winter landscapes are bustling with hungry birds.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU JAN. 7 – JAN. 9

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body MONDAY Breakfast – Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, Cinnamon Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Lucky Charms cereal w/graham crackers, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Chicken nuggets country fried steak strips & roll, crispy chicken patty...
WHIRLWINDS WIN The Floydada Whirlwinds opened district play Friday night with a win over Tahoka 41-36. They were to face the Tulia Hornets Tuesday night in a non-district game. | NOAH FIERROS

WHIRLWINDS WIN The Floydada Whirlwinds opened district play Friday night with a win over Tahoka 41-36. They were to face the Tulia Hornets Tuesday night in a non-district game. | NOAH FIERROS

Lady Winds and Whirlwinds sweep Tahoka

Russ Morris |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs last week for their third district game of the season. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to avoid losing their third straight game following their stint in the Caprock Classic.
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