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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT. It has been extended effective Tuesday, April 1 by the Floyd County Commissioners Court.SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is open for the summer. Regular days will be every Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Entry fee is $3.75 per person.
PIONEERWOMAN 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, Carolyn Cheekl was honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

PIONEERWOMAN 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, Carolyn Cheekl was honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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CHEEK NAMED PIONEER WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Introduction provided by Old Settlers Committee and read at awards ceremony May 24, 2025Carolyn Cheek was born in Quitaque, Texas, on May 8, 1935, making her 90 years old this year.
FOR THE RECORD Lockney native Breck Record and his wife, Ann, haven’t been strangers to his home county over the years, often returning to celebrate birthdays of his mother, the legendary pianist and music teacher Lucy Dean Record (which comes around this June 1 for the 101st time!). | COURTESY PHOTO

FOR THE RECORD Lockney native Breck Record and his wife, Ann, haven’t been strangers to his home county over the years, often returning to celebrate birthdays of his mother, the legendary pianist and music teacher Lucy Dean Record (which comes around this June 1 for the 101st time!). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Stenographers Breck and Ann Record moving to Weatherford

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Son of world- renowned pianist Lucy Dean Record, Breck Record recently made a visit to his hometown of Lockney for the annual Christmas ball. He grew up in Floyd County and graduated from Lockney High School in 1979.
PIONEER COUPLE 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, Travis and Geraldine Gentry were honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

PIONEER COUPLE 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, Travis and Geraldine Gentry were honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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GENTRYS NAMED PIONEER COUPLE OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Introduction provided by Old Settlers Committee and read at awards ceremony May 24, 2025Travis Jaynes Gentry and Geraldine Bonnell Gowens married in 1958 and a few years later moved to Floyd County where they would farm, raise their family, and call home.Why did they take the road less traveled...
PIONEER PRAISE The communities of Floyd County have come together since May 1929 to honor old-timers and tell their stories. | LIZ ADAMS

PIONEER PRAISE The communities of Floyd County have come together since May 1929 to honor old-timers and tell their stories. | LIZ ADAMS

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Association recognizes Pioneers of the Year at 96th annual Old Settlers

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
On Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025, the Floyd County Pioneer Association hosted the 96th Annual Old Settlers Reunion, an event that brought residents and visitors from out of town to celebrate the county’s history.
PIONEER MAN 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, James Huggins of Lockney was honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

PIONEER MAN 2025 At the Floyd County Old Settlers Day May 24, James Huggins of Lockney was honored by the community. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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HUGGINS NAMED PIONEER MAN OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Introduction provided by Old Settlers Committee and read at awards ceremony May 24, 2025The Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion honored James (Jim) Huggins as the Pioneer Man of the Year for 2025. Jim was born in Floydada 81 and a half years ago, on December 6, 1943, to Harold and Evelyn Huggins.

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Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

Joy Dalrymple
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The center is now called the Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center. Our motto is…” Bringing the Community Together!”“BINGO NIGHT” held every 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Center (118 W. College Street). Come join us for lots of fun.
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Sheet pan peach cobbler

Angelina L
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
I’m more than ready for peach season. Fresh, juicy peaches alone hit the spot on a hot day. And peach cobblers are the perfect dessert for summertime barbeques.
Peonies in West Texas

Peonies in West Texas

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Peonies in West Texas

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
From the gardenPeonies in West Texas? Absolutely. Peony is the queen of the garden. There may not be a more majestic flower than the peony. The luscious blooms of peonies is a much anticipated event in our garden.
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