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BLUE RIBBON

BLUE RIBBON

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BLUE RIBBON

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Rilynn Hinsley of the Floydada FFA was the class winner with her ABC Steer at the 2026 Rodeo Austin Livestock Show held March 7–28. 
‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

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‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Congratulations go to Lockney High School’s One Act Play on their district completion. The troupe finished in 3rd place overall and earned the following awards: Best Lighting; Honorable Mentions to Ryan, Bray, Zummie (silver); and All-Star Cast, Jaime and Siya.

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Whirlwinds to play in Ralls Tournament

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team hosted the O’Donnell Eagles last Tuesday, March 3. The Whirlwinds entered the game with momentum following their performance in the RB3 Roofing Floydada Tournament.

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Whirlwinds and Lady Winds impress at Caprock Relays

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds track and field teams traveled to Post ISD to compete at the Bold Gold Caprock Relays. Floydada competed against teams from Post, Tahoka, and Ralls.
Lady Horns dominate New Deal with 20-3 win

Lady Horns dominate New Deal with 20-3 win

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Lady Horns dominate New Deal with 20-3 win

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body FRED CERVANTES | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Lady Horns opened last week’s competition with a dominant 20-3 win over New Deal on March 3. Lockney erupted for nine runs in the third inning and added nine more in the fourth to secure the run-rule victory.
Regional qualifiers, from left: Josiah Rosales, Jose Salazar, Russell Casillas, Edward Longoria, Esael Nunez, Rober De Los Santos, Darrin Jimenez, Ryan Casilla.

Regional qualifiers, from left: Josiah Rosales, Jose Salazar, Russell Casillas, Edward Longoria, Esael Nunez, Rober De Los Santos, Darrin Jimenez, Ryan Casilla.

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LOCKNEY POWERLIFTING REGIONAL QUALIFIERS

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body LOCKNEY POWERLIFTING REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
GO EARLY AND GO OFTEN Hunters should expect to see an abundance of gobblers for this 2026 spring turkey season. | TPWD PHOTO

GO EARLY AND GO OFTEN Hunters should expect to see an abundance of gobblers for this 2026 spring turkey season. | TPWD PHOTO

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“Go Early and Go Often”: Fair number of gobblers, jakes on the landscape for the 2026 spring wild turkey season

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body TPWD NEWSAUSTIN — Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two and threeyear- old gobblers for the 2026 spring turkey season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recorded good production through summer turkey surveys in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
messaging that penetrates industrial, urban and diverse mindsets that are removed from the farm.

messaging that penetrates industrial, urban and diverse mindsets that are removed from the farm.

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Plains Cotton Growers announces speakers for annual meeting

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body This session focuses on the crossroads where neuroscience meets communications. Growing up on a farm in Ohio, Jeff understands the need to resonate with those that don’t have an agriculture background.
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