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$15K TO EACH FIRE DEPT. The Floyd County Volunteer Fire Departments received a record $30,000 from the Country Christmas Ball held in December. Dustee Sollis and Wendell Sollis made the presentation to Floydada Fire Chief Chad Guthrie and Lockney Fire Chief Donnie McLaughlin. The Country Christmas Ball , hosted by Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All Star Band, will be held again in 2026 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

$15K TO EACH FIRE DEPT. The Floyd County Volunteer Fire Departments received a record $30,000 from the Country Christmas Ball held in December. Dustee Sollis and Wendell Sollis made the presentation to Floydada Fire Chief Chad Guthrie and Lockney Fire Chief Donnie McLaughlin. The Country Christmas Ball , hosted by Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All Star Band, will be held again in 2026 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

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2025 Country Christmas Ball raises $30K for local fire departments

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body The tunes and dancing might’ve raised the roof at Muncy the night of Dec. 6, but the most long-lasting thing raised was money for local volunteer fire departments.
Energy balls healthy by any measure

Energy balls healthy by any measure

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Energy balls healthy by any measure

Angelina L
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWith school back in session, the struggle is real— what healthy snack do we feed the kids when they come home from school? What feels like a treat to them but also nourishes their little bodies?
Floyd students named to SPC Fall 2025 President’s List

Floyd students named to SPC Fall 2025 President’s List

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Floyd students named to SPC Fall 2025 President’s List

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body South Plains College congratulates more than 400 students named to the Fall 2025 President’s List.Students named to the President’s Honor List earned a 4.0 grade point average while enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU JAN. 19 – JAN. 23

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body MONDAYHOLIDAY – NO SCHOOLTUESDAY Breakfast – Sweet apple frudel, Cinnamon Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Honey Cheerios cereal w/graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Beef nachos, cheesy nachos, breaded popcorn chicken w/roll,...

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Lady Winds and Whirlwinds defeat Tulia Hornets and Lady Hornets

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Tulia Lady Hornets on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for their final non-district game of the season. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to build momentum towards the remainder of the season.

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Floyd students named to ASU fall 2025 Dean’s List

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean's List designation for the 2025 fall semester.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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