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Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Ballots set for city councils, school boards

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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

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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.

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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...

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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,...
LADY HORNS gave up a loss Feb. 3 to Farwell, 70-22.

LADY HORNS gave up a loss Feb. 3 to Farwell, 70-22.

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Longhorns and Lady Horns host Farwell, travel to Hale Center in district play

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body STORY AND PHOTOS BY FRED CERVANTES | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Lockney Lady Horns and Longhorns continued district play following losses to Sudan and Olton, as both teams remained winless in district competition.Lockney hosted Farwell on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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

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

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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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2026 Democratic Primary Ballot, Floyd County

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body U. S. Senator James Talarico Jasmine Crockett Ahmad R. Hassan Maggie Ellis Cory L. CarlyleJustice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Kyle Rable Chari Kelly GovernorJose Navarro Balbuena Chris Bell Patricia Abrego Zach Vance Carlton W.

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2026 Republican Primary Ballot, Floyd County

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7 Part U. S. SenatorJohn Cornyn Virgil John Bierschwale Ken Paxton Anna Bender Wesley Hunt Gulrez “Gus” Khan John O. Adefope Sara Canady Tom Sell Donald R.
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