HESPERIAN-BEACON 2024 FOOTBALL CONTESTWINNERS, from left, are Brent Sanders, first place; Daniel Diaz, second place, and Kellie Cantwell, third place. We would once again like to say“Thank You”to all the participants, and especially the sponsors, that make this contest possible each year. | BARBARA ANDERSON PHOTO

VETERANS HONORED The Floydada Collegiate High School Student Council held a Veteran’s Day assembly, honoring members of the armed forces earlier this week. Students, faculty, and local veterans came together in a special ceremony to honor those who have served in the military. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Overton is offering an online pesticide program on Nov. 21. (SAM CRAFT/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE)

TIME OUTDOORS—SAFELY “Hunting isn’t just about harvesting a deer; it’s about the legacy we leave behind,”says Carlos Maldonado III, Jim Hogg County Game Warden. “Spending time in the great outdoors, enjoying the beauty of what mother nature has provided for us and introducing the next generation to the tradition of hunting are oftentimes the best part of the experience.” | TPWD PHOTO

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LIGHTING THE WAY The lights on historic Gates Hall come on during Wayland Baptist University’s 2023“Lighting Up Wayland”celebration, which is held annually on the institution’s Plainview campus. | COURTESY PHOTO

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