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Save those pumpkin seeds

Save those pumpkin seeds

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Save those pumpkin seeds

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
From the gardenIn last week’s column (Oct. 16) were tips on picking the perfect pumpkin. The focus of today’s column is what are in the insides of the pumpkin—the seeds.
Traditional lasagna

Traditional lasagna

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Traditional lasagna

Angelina L
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
This is our favorite lasagna recipe for a Sunday afternoon family dinner. I have used this recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time.
Texas election laws: What voters need to know before casting ballots in the 2026 midterm

Texas election laws: What voters need to know before casting ballots in the 2026 midterm

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Texas election laws: What voters need to know before casting ballots in the 2026 midterm

Colleen Deguzman |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Largely driven by Republicans intent on making elections more secure— and over objections from Democrats who say voting should be made easier, not harder—Texas lawmakers have changed a number of voting laws in the past two decades.Texas has 19 million registered voters ahead of the midterm...
FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL Spirit of the Winds Band advanced to the Area contest with their “Break-through” show. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL Spirit of the Winds Band advanced to the Area contest with their “Break-through” show. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floyd County high school bands “1” their way to area contest

Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Both high school bands from Floyd County performed at the UIL Region 16 Marching Contest at Lowrey Field in Lubbock on Saturday, Oct. 17 and came away with straight 1s.Floydada Collegiate High School Band Director Aaron Noland said that the Spirit of the Winds band will advance to the area contest...

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
BURN BAN was rescinded Oct. 21, 2026, according to County Judge Marty Lucke, who reminds citizens to continue exercising caution in any burning.EARLY VOTING Texas voters can vote early from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Check your county’s polling locations and voting hours before you head out to vote.

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Trunk or Treats and festivals planned for Halloween fun

J. Renae Conlee |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
With Halloween fast approaching, Floydada and Lockney have several options for children looking to fill their bags with candy and show off their costumes.FALL FESTIVAL IN FLOYDADA OCT. 28 In Floydada, the First Baptist Church at 401 S. Main Street will host a fall festival on Wednesday, Oct. 28...
Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau donates protein to three local food distribution centers through Farmers Feeding Families

Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau donates protein to three local food distribution centers through Farmers Feeding Families

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Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau donates protein to three local food distribution centers through Farmers Feeding Families

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
One in six households in Texas is food insecure, making it the second-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, but local farmers and ranchers are stepping up to make a difference.Floyd-Briscoe County Farm Bureau is working to combat food insecurity in its participation in Texas Farm Bureau’s...
CARLOS GARCIA, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon, will look at forage management and conservation, water management, and grazing systems to help producers develop resilient forage systems. | KAY LEDBETTER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

CARLOS GARCIA, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon, will look at forage management and conservation, water management, and grazing systems to help producers develop resilient forage systems. | KAY LEDBETTER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains forage program gains research expertise

Kay Ledbetter |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The newest faculty member at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon is Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D., who will build a research and outreach program focused on water-limited forage systems.Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D.,is a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research forage systems...
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