Lockney hospital district contracts with Leone Rehab

During the regular session of the Lockney General Hospital District Board March 25, 2025, held in the hospital conference room, Stephen Leone presented information regarding the support services offered to assist hospitals in growing their swing bed volume.Leone Rehab has had success in many Texas...

Election day is Saturday, May 3 in Floyd County

Election Day for city and school races in Floyd County will be Saturday, May 3, 2025.

1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating from 2022-23 under new performance standards

Editors’ note: Last Thursday the Texas Education Association released data from school accountability ratings that had been withheld by a lawsuit for 19 months.

UPCOMING

FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT. It has been extended effective Tuesday, April 1 by the Floyd County Commissioners Court.SAVE THE DATE 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!

BI-DISTRICT BASEBALL PLAYOFF WHIRLWINDS vs SUNRAY

DATE Thursday, May 1 (Game 1 & Game 2)WHERE Hodgetown Stadium 715 S. Buchanan Street, AmarilloGAME TIMESGAME 1: 4 p.m.GAME 2: 30 minutes after game 1FEE $6 adults $4 children Floydada will be home team in Game 1 and will sit in the third base dugout.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Floydada

The Serrato Sisters will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. with music, food and outdoor fun next Monday, May 5 at 214 Main St. in Floydada. The event will be free to the public with a professional DJ and a picnic area.

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

JOY DALRYMPLE | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON 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).

Whirlwind baseball picks up two key wins

With bats coming alive and confidence emerging, the Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team may be peaking at just the right time.The Whirlwinds grabbed a huge district win over Clarendon on the road April 16, taking the 5-3 win.