UPCOMING

Body LOCKNEY OLD FASHIONED SATURDAY will take place downtown on August 24, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with car show, cookoff, dunking booth, merchandise and food vendors, water slide, performances and raffle drawings.

Duncan Elementary announces dropoff, tardy, cell phone policies

Body A.B. Duncan Elementary reminds Floydada parents that student dropoff begins at 7:15 a.m. on the south side of the elementary school.

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Lockney to celebrate Old Fashioned Saturday Aug. 24

Body KAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACONA longtime favorite event will happen this Saturday in downtown Lockney— the community’s Old Fashioned Saturday.Festivities kick off Saturday morning with a backyard barbecue competition at Old Fashioned Grocery.

USDA updates farm loan programs to increase financial freedom, resilience and profitability for agricultural producers

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.

Lockney Senior Center News

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.

Floyd Commission approves bid for AgriLife building roof, makes plans in budget workshop in July meetings

Body In the regular session of the Floyd County Commission on July 15, the court discussed approving a leasing agreement with American National Leasing Company for three Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles. The court voted unanimously to approve the leasing agreement.