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S’MORE IN PROGRESS in his right hand, Conner Baskerville roasts a marshmallow to add to his graham cracker and chocolate. The occasion was a cookout at Doans, Texas on Saturday, May 1, the evening before the 143rd Doan’s May Picnic. In the background is Jeff Bearden’s authentic chuck wagon and a U. S. Flag with 36 stars, true to the era of the trail drives that crossed at nearby Doan’s Crossing. Historic Doans is 16 miles north of Vernon. | HANABA MUNN WELCH

S’MORE IN PROGRESS in his right hand, Conner Baskerville roasts a marshmallow to add to his graham cracker and chocolate. The occasion was a cookout at Doans, Texas on Saturday, May 1, the evening before the 143rd Doan’s May Picnic. In the background is Jeff Bearden’s authentic chuck wagon and a U. S. Flag with 36 stars, true to the era of the trail drives that crossed at nearby Doan’s Crossing. Historic Doans is 16 miles north of Vernon. | HANABA MUNN WELCH

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S’MORE IN PROGRESS

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Whirlwinds’ season ends in Area Round

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds took on the New Home Leopards for their 2A Division 1 area round matchup at Wayland Baptist University, after sweeping the Sanford Fritch Eagles in Hodgetown April 29 to advance.

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Lockney Hospital Board discusses new grant

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body The Lockney General Hospital board of directors held their regular meeting on April 29, 2026 in the hospital conference room.The meeting was called to order by board president Brent Barker at 12:25 p.m.
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