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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body BURN BAN IN EFFECTIVE Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke issued an Order for the Prohibition of Outdoor Burning effective at 12 p.m. (noon), Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, for the unincorporated areas of Floyd County.
Whirlwinds open season with new faces, same goals

Whirlwinds open season with new faces, same goals

Whirlwinds open season with new faces, same goals

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body ’Tis the season.High school football returns to the South Plains this Friday, and the Floydada Whirlwinds will be debuting some new talent after graduating twelve seniors.Coach J.R. Compton, in his fourth year as head coach, is preaching the importance of filling big shoes.
LOCKNEY HOMECOMING WEEKEND DANCE is slated for the Lockney Community Center from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Day Late Dollar Short band will provide entertainment. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY HOMECOMING WEEKEND DANCE is slated for the Lockney Community Center from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Day Late Dollar Short band will provide entertainment. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney Exes making big plans for 2024 Homecoming week

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body The Lockney Ex-Students Association is preparing for this year’s Homecoming celebrations.Lockney celebrates homecoming once every four years. This year’s event is set for Sept. 18-21. The organization wants those who plan to attend to RSVP online at www.Lockney-Homecoming2024.com.
MENACING MASCOT At the 2024 Meet the Whirlwinds, Windy (right) stirred up the crowd—and the cheer squad— to prepare for victory on the gridiron this fall. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK

MENACING MASCOT At the 2024 Meet the Whirlwinds, Windy (right) stirred up the crowd—and the cheer squad— to prepare for victory on the gridiron this fall. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK

MENACING MASCOT

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body MENACING MASCOT
HOMECOMING COURT Floydada CISD has announced its 2024 homecoming courts. In the Queen Court are Allyson Romero, Ariana Sanchez, Katelyn Ramirez, Kristen Pyle and Soriah Wickware. In the King Court are Braun Hobbs, Caleb Speed, Logan Smith, Sergio Valadez and Ty Henderson. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOMECOMING COURT Floydada CISD has announced its 2024 homecoming courts. In the Queen Court are Allyson Romero, Ariana Sanchez, Katelyn Ramirez, Kristen Pyle and Soriah Wickware. In the King Court are Braun Hobbs, Caleb Speed, Logan Smith, Sergio Valadez and Ty Henderson. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOMECOMING COURT

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body HOMECOMING COURT
LOCKNEY HOMECOMING COURT Congratulations go to the Lockney High School Queens Court for Homecoming 2024: 9th grade, LilyAnna Jimenez; 10th grade, Caelyn Jimenez; 11th grade, Kara Sanchez, and 12th grade, Joelene Guerrero. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY HOMECOMING COURT Congratulations go to the Lockney High School Queens Court for Homecoming 2024: 9th grade, LilyAnna Jimenez; 10th grade, Caelyn Jimenez; 11th grade, Kara Sanchez, and 12th grade, Joelene Guerrero. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY HOMECOMING COURT

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Body LOCKNEY HOMECOMING COURT

Lockney Senior Center News

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Body JOY DALRYMPLE | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON The Center is open FIVE days a week. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.If you are a shut-in or have a loved one that needs meals, please call the center to set up delivery.
FROZEN BANANAS provide the base of this cool-and-dreamy “cream” treat. A high-speed blender is required, but an ice cream maker is not. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FROZEN BANANAS provide the base of this cool-and-dreamy “cream” treat. A high-speed blender is required, but an ice cream maker is not. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Banana Bread Nice Cream

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Body ANGELINA L aRUE Banana Bread Nice CreamIt has been one hot summer. The heat is pressing on in most regions of the country, so a cool treat is right on time. My goal, in each column, is to bring fun, nutritious ideas to the table, and this one also delivers a nice way to cool down.
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