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The Texas pumpkin crop is up compared to last year despite the extreme heat in parts of July and August. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

The Texas pumpkin crop is up compared to last year despite the extreme heat in parts of July and August. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Texas pumpkin yields and quality up despite hot summer

Susan Himes |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body The 2024 growing season was good for Texas pumpkin producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and pumpkin farmers. Yields and quality were up for most growers compared to last year.
HOMETOWN TALENT At only 8, Laiken Brock, daughter of Taylor and Marissa Brock of Silverton, hopes to be selected to sing the national anthem at this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

HOMETOWN TALENT At only 8, Laiken Brock, daughter of Taylor and Marissa Brock of Silverton, hopes to be selected to sing the national anthem at this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

Punkin Days singer vying for Vegas

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Laiken Brock, an 8-year-old attending Silverton Elementary School, has astonished the nation with her angelic voice and is now in the running to sing the national anthem this December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body NEW LOCATION! TEXAS PLAINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION in Floydada will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be food, fun and games and giveaways. Come help them celebrate their new home.
PANEL TALKS WATER IDEAS Dr. Chris Grotegut of Hereford (left), Lacy Vardeman of Slaton, and Lincoln Devault of Farwell were featured panelists at the Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day September 17 in Lubbock, sponsored by Ogallala Commons. Grotegut brought up the concept of a Water Conservation Reserve Program which was supported by his fellow panelists. Concepts to halt the heavy drawdown of the small remnant of the Ogallala aquifer are garnering new attention. | JIM STEIERT PHOTO

PANEL TALKS WATER IDEAS Dr. Chris Grotegut of Hereford (left), Lacy Vardeman of Slaton, and Lincoln Devault of Farwell were featured panelists at the Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day September 17 in Lubbock, sponsored by Ogallala Commons. Grotegut brought up the concept of a Water Conservation Reserve Program which was supported by his fellow panelists. Concepts to halt the heavy drawdown of the small remnant of the Ogallala aquifer are garnering new attention. | JIM STEIERT PHOTO

Water Conservation Reserve Program concept broached at SOA Field Day

Jim Steiert |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body An ambitious “Water Conservation Reserve Program” concept to make water districts funding hubs for retiring irrigated agriculture in Panhandle and South Plains counties was floated during a panel discussion at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day September 17 in Lubbock sponsored...
The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body Brochures: keep, then tossRead any good tourist brochures lately?Websites and Facebook now threaten to make the classic trifold giveaways as obsolete as Texas maps. Back when I worked in the tourism industry, brochures were a solid staple.
Baked peaches

Baked peaches

Baked peaches

Bytes
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEDo you ever have that lone piece of fruit rolling around in your fruit bowl? I recently had a lonely peach just waiting to be a nutritious snack, or a spectacular dessert.
Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero, a legend, and also a real person.Johnny Appleseed was the moniker of John Chapman, born in Leominster, Mass., on Sept. 26, 1774. Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated on September 26 in memory of Chapman’s birthday.John Chapman, a.k.a.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU MENU SEPT. 30 – OCT. 4

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body MONDAY Breakfast –Blueberry muffin, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Honey Cheerios w/ graham crackers, banana, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Turkey & cheese sub, chicken tenders w/mac & cheese, chicken corn dog, vegetarian baked...
FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Body STAFF REPORTS September30: Pistol Project 6 pm @ UC30: Livestock Judging 6:30 pm @ Lockney HSOctober1: Grilling Games 6:30 pm @ UC1: Livestock Quiz Bowl Practice 6 pm @ UC1: Consumer Decision Making Practice at 6:30 pm @ FCISD District Office4: District 2 Grilling Games...
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