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Thanksgiving Cornucopias

Thanksgiving Cornucopias

Thanksgiving Cornucopias

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYTraditional iconic images for Thanksgiving are turkeys, for sure. Sweet potatoes. Pilgrims. And definitely the ubiquitous cornucopias that appear annually at Thanksgiving. The cornucopia is a symbol of plentitude and sustenance.
AI up against my muse

AI up against my muse

AI up against my muse

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body COMMENTARYIf Artificial Intelligence can write sermons for a lazy preacher, can it write my column for me?Probably not. The operative word is “intelligence.” If I depended on intelligence to string my thoughts together, then maybe a smartie like AI could take over the task.

Whirlwinds basketball recap, week of Nov. 22

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Floydada whirlwinds have had a busy and widespread week of basketball. The Whirlwinds and Lady Winds found themselves on the road all week as far south as Slaton and as far north as Panhandle and Clarendon.
Floydada FFA members compete at LDE area round held at WTA&M

Floydada FFA members compete at LDE area round held at WTA&M

Floydada FFA members compete at LDE area round held at WTA&M

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body Congratulations go to the Floydada FFA members who competed on day one at the area round of the Leadership Development Events held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. We are so proud of you and all of your hard work!

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU MENU DEC. 2 – DEC. 6

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body MONDAY Breakfast – French toast sticks, Honey Cheerios cereal w/graham crackers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, apple, Lucky Charms cereal w/graham crackers, apple, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Country fried chicken, turkey & cheese sub, salsa flavored beef, beans &...

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU DEC. 2 – DEC. 6

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body MONDAY Breakfast – Pancakes & bacon, peaches, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Drumsticks, biscuit, garden salad, steamed carrots, oranges, milk TUESDAY Breakfast – Breakfast burrito, hashbrowns, apples.
SPIRIT OF THE SEASON Among many philanthropic activities going on in Floyd County this season, KCBD-TV sports director Pete Christy’s Giving Thanks/Helping South Plains Families in Need recently donated 16 turkeys to benefit families in Floydada for Thanksgiving. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON Among many philanthropic activities going on in Floyd County this season, KCBD-TV sports director Pete Christy’s Giving Thanks/Helping South Plains Families in Need recently donated 16 turkeys to benefit families in Floydada for Thanksgiving. | COURTESY PHOTO

Helping hands during the holidays

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Body The holidays are often a favorite time of year with happy family and community events and celebrations. For some, though, this can be a challenging time. There are organizations in the area that can offer help.The Spirit of Sharing (SOS) is one such organization in Floydada.
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