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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Congratulations go to the following 2025 Floydada Collegiate High School seniors who earned certifications this year In Phlebotomy; JD Pesina and Angel Garza; Teacher’s Aide, Ava Gonzales, Callie Brittain, Allyson Romero and Chloye Criswell; EKG Tech, Amelia Snowden; Certified Medical Assistant (completing programs in July), Angel Garza, Isabel Gonzalez, Natalie Hernandez and JD Pesina. | FCISD PHOTO

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Congratulations go to the following 2025 Floydada Collegiate High School seniors who earned certifications this year In Phlebotomy; JD Pesina and Angel Garza; Teacher’s Aide, Ava Gonzales, Callie Brittain, Allyson Romero and Chloye Criswell; EKG Tech, Amelia Snowden; Certified Medical Assistant (completing programs in July), Angel Garza, Isabel Gonzalez, Natalie Hernandez and JD Pesina. | FCISD PHOTO

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TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
SOFTBALL STATE POLL, MAY 19,2025 CLASS 2A DIVISION1 FF. Clarendon FF. Ganado FF. Riesel FF. Corrigan-Ca den 5T. Floydada 5T. Shelbyville5T. Moody5T. Flatonia FF. Shiner FF. Sundown FF. Muenster FF. Cross Roads5T. Haskell5T. Valley Mills5T. Beckville5T. WeimarCLASS 2A DIVISION2
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FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
STAFF REPORTS MAY24: Old Settlers Day - Floydada - CHICKEN DROP BINGO28-30: Junior Leader LabJUNE1-6: TX 4-H Roundup10: Rabbit Day Camp 12: Floyd County 4-H Leadership Team Training25: Validation for heifers & steers26: Record Books Due to CEA’s26: Validation for State Fair for lambs/goats26:...
PREHISTORIC ANIMAL skeletons are often found in West Texas—including“Texas Technosaurus,”which was found in Big Bend National Park by paleontologists from Texas Tech University and named in honor of the university, according to a Museum of Texas Tech guide. Discoveries, such as that of a recent tooth of a giant ground sloth, continue to occur in the Lubbock area as well. | TxDOT

PREHISTORIC ANIMAL skeletons are often found in West Texas—including“Texas Technosaurus,”which was found in Big Bend National Park by paleontologists from Texas Tech University and named in honor of the university, according to a Museum of Texas Tech guide. Discoveries, such as that of a recent tooth of a giant ground sloth, continue to occur in the Lubbock area as well. | TxDOT

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Did you know there was a Texas Technosaurus?

Shannon Mcintire | Txdot
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
LUBBOCK — Stunning discoveries sometimes lie just below the surface. A recent archeological excavation in the Lubbock area unearthed some colossal creatures.
DO YOU HAVE A WINNING QUILT to show at Floyd County Old Settlers’ Day? Here’s how to enter! | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

DO YOU HAVE A WINNING QUILT to show at Floyd County Old Settlers’ Day? Here’s how to enter! | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

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Quilt Show to be held during Old Settlers’ Day

Ethelyn Vernon |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The 95th Annual Old Settlers’ Day is set for Saturday, May 24, 2025. The quilt competition will be held in the Barrow Building west of the Floyd County Historical Museum.The quilt show is for all who like and appreciate quilts.

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UPCOMING

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT. It has been extended effective Tuesday, April 1 by the Floyd County Commissioners Court.THIS WEEKEND The Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in downtown Floydada. Lots of vendors and activities for the family to enjoy!
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