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PLANT PARADISE Visit the Knox County Safety Rest area at 3994 US-82, Benjamin, TX 79505 to get acquainted with numerous drought-tolerant plant species. | TxDOT PHOTO

PLANT PARADISE Visit the Knox County Safety Rest area at 3994 US-82, Benjamin, TX 79505 to get acquainted with numerous drought-tolerant plant species. | TxDOT PHOTO

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Knox County Safety Rest Area showcases xerophytes

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body From the gardenThe Knox County Safety Rest Area landscape qualifies as a xerophytic mini-botanic garden. Xerophytic plants are those that are able to survive in environments with little water.
ONTO REGIONALS! The Lady Winds softball team swept Post in a best 2 of 3 game Area championship last week and will face Colorado City Friday, May 9 in the Regional Quarterfinals in Seminole. See complete schedule on page 4. | COURTESY PHOTO

ONTO REGIONALS! The Lady Winds softball team swept Post in a best 2 of 3 game Area championship last week and will face Colorado City Friday, May 9 in the Regional Quarterfinals in Seminole. See complete schedule on page 4. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Winds blow past Post into regional quarter-finals

Haven Hill |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body With two commanding wins over the Post Lady Antelopes, the Floydada Lady Winds secured the Area Championship title, defeating the Lady Lopes 12-3 and 10-3 in a series held Thursday and Friday in Littlefield.
LOCKNEY BASEBALL PLAYERS Dyllan Thiebaud, Xavier Jimenez, Haygen Lefevre, Tucker Southard, Johnny Rodriguez, and EJ Ascencio wrap up the 2024-25 school year shared on and off the mound. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCKNEY BASEBALL PLAYERS Dyllan Thiebaud, Xavier Jimenez, Haygen Lefevre, Tucker Southard, Johnny Rodriguez, and EJ Ascencio wrap up the 2024-25 school year shared on and off the mound. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Longhorns bid farewell to '25 baseball season

Fred Cervantes |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body The Lockney Longhorns closed their 2025 baseball season with a hard-fought Bi-District series against the Gruver Greyhounds. Despite their best efforts, the Longhorns dropped the series in two games, ending a season built on perseverance, teamwork, and heart.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT. It has been extended effective Tuesday, April 1 by the Floyd County Commissioners Court.OLD SETTLERS REUNION MEETING The Floyd County Pioneers Association will hold an Old Settlers Reunion meeting at 6 p.m.
Gilliland reelected

Gilliland reelected

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Gilliland reelected Floydada mayor

Barbara Brannon |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body Elections were held May 3, 2025 across Texas, and numerous municipal and school board elections were on ballots in Floyd County.All information below is from unofficial results shared Saturday night with The Hesperian-Beacon by election workers.
Food bytes

Food bytes

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Food bytes

Angelina L
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Body | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Food bytesAs we settle into spring and fire up the backyard barbeque grills, occasionally I still find myself craving a comforting casserole or a bubbling pot of gooey goodness.
NICE GNOCCI This hearty-and-healthy casserole can be made with homemade or store-bought gnocci (a pasta-like, filled dumpling, for those who haven’t yet tried this Italian favorite). | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

NICE GNOCCI This hearty-and-healthy casserole can be made with homemade or store-bought gnocci (a pasta-like, filled dumpling, for those who haven’t yet tried this Italian favorite). | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Potato gnocchi Florentine

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Body 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided 4 cups fresh spinach ½ teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cook gnocchi per package instructions, (do not cook for more than 2 minutes). Drain and set aside.Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet.
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