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UPCOMING

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Body LADY WINDS SOFTBALL 2A REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF will be a 3-game series. The first game will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 9. The second game is at 12 noon, Saturday, May 11 with the third game to be played if needed.
PLAYA FIELD DAY has been a popular learning experience for farmers and naturalists throughout the South Plains. The 2024 event is coming up May 16 in Floyd County. | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYA FIELD DAY has been a popular learning experience for farmers and naturalists throughout the South Plains. The 2024 event is coming up May 16 in Floyd County. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Regenerative cotton farming, playas May 16 field day topics

K.l. Steiert
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Body A distinguished expert in regenerative farming and ranching in the Muleshoe and Slaton areas and a farmer from Ropesville dedicated to regenerative agriculture are headline speakers at a Playa Field Day May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Incumbents prevail in Floyd Co. elections

Kay Ellington |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Body Voters went to the polls to elect officials in three races in Floyd County communities last week. The following tallies are unofficial until each entity canvasses votes.The City of Floydada had a contested election in the city council at-large seat.
THEWATCHWORD of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is“Preserving Texas’wild quail hunting heritage for this, and future, generations.”

THEWATCHWORD of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is“Preserving Texas’wild quail hunting heritage for this, and future, generations.”

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100th Quail Appreciation Day set for May 17

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body A historic “Quail Appreciation Day” will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County on Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is located 19 miles east of Snyder, or 10 miles west of Roby, on US Hwy. 180.Dr.
Purple potatoes and green peas with herby cashew cream

Purple potatoes and green peas with herby cashew cream

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Purple potatoes and green peas with herby cashew cream

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEI recall a wonderful neighbor when we lived in Florida who was from Peru. I loved hearing about different Peruvian recipes and foods. She often spoke about such a wide variety of potatoes available in her homeland.

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Lockney Senior Center News

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Wednesday, May 1, 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.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body MONDAY Breakfast- Mini blueberry waffles, Cocoa Puffs cereal bar w/graham crackers, banana, fruit juice, milkLunch –Pulled pork BBQ sandwich, cheesy breaded chicken sandwich, Sloppy Joe sandwich, steamed corn, seasoned curly fries, fresh fruit, vegetable bar, milkTUESDAY...

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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body MONDAY NO SCHOOL TUESDAY Breakfast –Dutch waffle, sausage, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Nachos Grande, pinto beans, cucumbers, Rosy pears, ice cream, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast –Chicken biscuit or cereal & toast, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Spaghetti bowl, garlic...
Lockney hosts 1st welding competition

Lockney hosts 1st welding competition

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Lockney hosts 1st welding competition

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body Last Saturday Lockney hosted the first annual Double L Welder Rodeo, which took place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 and was designated a qualifier for state competition. Lockey FFA students were among those taking part.
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