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FAVE EVENT The wildflower show, a perennial favorite a the Old Settler's Day will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

FAVE EVENT The wildflower show, a perennial favorite a the Old Settler's Day will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

Wildflower Show a favorite on Old Settler’s Day

Body Floyd County wildflowers will be on display again this year during the Old Settlers Day Flower Show. The wildflower show will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Judging starts at 11 a.m.
‘Living Legend’ pianist Lucy Dean Record of Lockney to mark 100th

‘Living Legend’ pianist Lucy Dean Record of Lockney to mark 100th

‘Living Legend’ pianist Lucy Dean Record of Lockney to mark 100th

Body Mark your calendars for a fun time! Friends of storied pianist Lucy Dean Record of Lockney plan to wish her a happy 100th birthday with a celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, located between Floydada and Lockney on Highway 70.

UPCOMING

Body 94TH ANNUAL OLD SETTLERS REUNION is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024 in downtown Floydada.
Food bytes

Food bytes

Food bytes

Body Beef fajitas, chicken fajitas, shrimp fajitas, and now mushroom fajitas. That’s right, mushroom fajitas are the next big thing. And for those of us eating less meat, mushroom fajitas are the best thing since sliced bread.
’SHROOMS WITH A SIZZLE For a meaty-textured alternative in your favorite Mexican wrap, try Royal Trumpet mushrooms— though any variety will work in this healthy recipe. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

’SHROOMS WITH A SIZZLE For a meaty-textured alternative in your favorite Mexican wrap, try Royal Trumpet mushrooms— though any variety will work in this healthy recipe. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Mushrooms in a fajita? Give it a try!

Body Place mushroom steaks into a medium bowl. Add liquid aminos or soy sauce, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Gently toss to coat and set aside for a minimum of 5 minutes.Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush with oil.
From the garden

From the garden

From the garden

Body Lily of the valley is the May birth flower. It is a sweet plant for the spring garden with its nodding, delicate, bell-shaped, white flowers that are borne on graceful, arching stems. The waxy flowers produce a sweet scent.

Lily of the valley May birth flower

Body blooming of the lily refers to the feast day of Ostara, which was held on the full moon following the vernal equinox, almost the same calculation for Easter (learnreligions. com).Lily of the valley are grown from rhizomes that can be planted in the spring or fall.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Body Coffee water from the skyIn a worst-case-scenario solar storm or cyberattack, our lives could suddenly change. Imagine a disruption of services that could mean no water for your morning coffee.The good news: You can use rainwater. Save some for a non-rainy day.