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Body HARVEST FESTIVAL Lockney Methodist Church (102 W. Poplar St.) will host their annual “Harvest Festival” on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per plate; dine-in or carry-out.
FOLLOWING ATOUGH LOSS at Olton last week, the 2–4Whirlwinds look to a district home game, facing New Home Friday at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

FOLLOWING ATOUGH LOSS at Olton last week, the 2–4Whirlwinds look to a district home game, facing New Home Friday at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada takes it on the chin strap

Body The start of district play last week was supposed to be a great equalizer as Texas high school football programs looked forward to a clean slate after non-conference play.
RUBEN DE LEON

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Early voting begins Monday

Body Early voting starts Monday in Texas. Although most elected offices were decided in the March primary, in Floyd County one race, in addition to the presidential contest and statewide elections, will also be on the November 5 ballot—the contested race for Floyd County sheriff.
Longhorns lose close game with Morton, 14-13

Longhorns lose close game with Morton, 14-13

Longhorns lose close game with Morton, 14-13

Body The Lockney Longhorns battled in a nail-biting district opener against the Morton Indians on Friday, but ultimately fell just short in a 14-13 defeat.The contest, while their lowest-scoring outing of the season, showcased the team’s defensive grit.
Pond management myths and mistakes will be the topic of an Oct. 15 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar. | Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

Pond management myths and mistakes will be the topic of an Oct. 15 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar. | Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

Pond management myths and missteps subject of Oct. 15 webinar

Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Pond Management Myths” from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 15.Cost is $35, and advanced registration is required at https://tx.ag/ PondMyths.
Tomato soup with the homemade touch

Tomato soup with the homemade touch

Tomato soup with the homemade touch

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMTomato soup has long been a fall favorite. I often have tomatoes to use up as I take them off the vines before the first freeze.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Body When water is contrabandYour sins will find you out.My spouse and I tried to take ice water in Yeti-type containers to a high school football game. No such containers are allowed, and the no-nonsense woman at the gate told us so.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU MENU OCT. 14 – OCT. 18

Body MONDAY - NO SCHOOL TUESDAY Breakfast –Maple mini waffles, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Frosted Flakes cereal w/ graham crackers, orange slices, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Turkey & cheese sub, boneless sweet honey BBQ wings...

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU OCT. 15 – OCT. 18

Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Mini pancakes, yogurt, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Cheeseburger or fish sticks, oven fries, celery sticks, strawberry cup, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast –Breakfast pizza, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Frito pie, beans, salsa, red bell peppers, cinnamon...