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FLOYD COUNTY 4-H students attended the Robotics Camp held on July 26 at the Unity Center. Participants said the camp was loads of fun! Mason Scott led the program with help throughout the day from Ben Trevino, Laney Scott and Sydni Chesshir. | FLOYD COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PHOTOS

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H students attended the Robotics Camp held on July 26 at the Unity Center. Participants said the camp was loads of fun! Mason Scott led the program with help throughout the day from Ben Trevino, Laney Scott and Sydni Chesshir. | FLOYD COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PHOTOS

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Floydada Whirlwinds

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body Floydada Whirlwinds

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Texas Tax-Free Weekend set for Aug. 9-11

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body Texas will hold its 25th annual Tax-Free Weekend August 9-11, during which consumers can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the event.
LOCKNEY BAND PERCUSSION SECTION rehearsed during summer camp recently. Jolene Guerrero is Percussion section leader. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | LOCKNEY ISD PHOTOS

LOCKNEY BAND PERCUSSION SECTION rehearsed during summer camp recently. Jolene Guerrero is Percussion section leader. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | LOCKNEY ISD PHOTOS

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Lockney Longhorn Band starts preparing for an exciting year

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body The Longhorn Marching Band guard and percussion started back last Thursday (July 25) and are doing great things, according to social media posts. The full Longhorn Band reported on Monday, July 29 for summer band.

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body FLOYD COUNTY SUMMER BASH An indoor Pickleball Tournament and Community Services Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Unity Center in Muncy. Entry fees are $30 per team or $20 per individual. Play will begin at 10 a.m.
CROSBY COUNTY FUEL ASSOCIATION GRAND REOPENING PRIDE AND RESILIENCE are celebrated in the text of the large, custom-made wooden plaque presented to the Crosby County Fuel Association’s McAdoo location last Friday by general manager Steve Riley. From left, board members Bobby Binder, Dusty Cornelius, Joe Mark Cargile, Mack Gardner (with plaque), Mark Schoepf, Brad Aycock and Russ Edinburgh, and store manager Luis Guzman. | THE TEXAS SPUR

CROSBY COUNTY FUEL ASSOCIATION GRAND REOPENING PRIDE AND RESILIENCE are celebrated in the text of the large, custom-made wooden plaque presented to the Crosby County Fuel Association’s McAdoo location last Friday by general manager Steve Riley. From left, board members Bobby Binder, Dusty Cornelius, Joe Mark Cargile, Mack Gardner (with plaque), Mark Schoepf, Brad Aycock and Russ Edinburgh, and store manager Luis Guzman. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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McAdoo’s Coop celebrates rebuilding after storm

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington |
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body Around 10 p.m. on April 25, 2023, a freighttrain of a West Texas storm roared down on Floyd and Dickens counties, bringing straight-line winds and enormous hail. Right at the confluence of that rural area stood the heartbeat of pop.

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TEXAS TOP TEN QUAKES BY INTENSITY

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Body Source: WFAA.com, using USGS data compiled from EarthquakeTrack.com1. Aug. 16, 1931, Fort Davis - 6.5 magnitude2. April 14, 1995, Alpine - 5.7 magnitude3. Nov. 16, 2022, Mentone - 5.4 magnitude4. Dec. 16, 2022, Midland - 5.4 magnitude5. Nov. 8, 2023, Mentone - 5.2 magnitude6.
LONE STAR DEGREE

LONE STAR DEGREE

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LONE STAR DEGREE

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Body LONE STAR DEGREE Sydni Chesshir (above) of Floydada Collegiate High School received the Lone Star Degree, FFA’s highest honor, requiring completion of significant work.
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