FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY WHEAT for the 2026 harvest season was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on May 16, 2026 by Ian McIntosh. | COURTESY PHOTO
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Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada received the first load of wheat for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, brought in by Ian McIntosh of Floydada.The wheat was cut on the McIntosh Farms. The test weight was 58.80; the load’s moisture was 12.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Libraries launch summer reading programs
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Both the Floyd County Library and the Lockney Public Library have activities starting later this month for youngsters in their communities.Floyd County Library (111 South Wall St.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is officially open for the summer. Regular pool hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m.; regular weekly days are Tuesday–Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person. Private parties are available Tuesday–Sunday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. or 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Floydada CISD board swears in new members, reorganizes board offices
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The Floydada Collegiate ISD school board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in the Board Conference Room. The meeting began at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
NEW DISTRICT ENGINEER IN 2026 Kylan Francis (left, at lectern) addressed the crowd at the End the Streak Campaign announcement in November 2018, at a staff gathering at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lubbock District Office. | COURTESY PHOTO
Lubbock’s new TxDOT engineer credits her Floydada math teachers with successful path
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When Kylan Sanders Francis graduated and entered the engineering program at Texas Tech, she was one of four females in the entire department, one of two in her classes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination
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As you gear up for summer celebrations, and backyard barbeques, I have a great way to switch up your menu.Instead of burgers, chops or your everyday steak, try this combo of marinated sirloin and crunchy, grilled broccoli or broccolini.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Floydada students recognized on Angelo State University spring 2026 Dean's List
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Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2026 spring semester.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
FLOYDADA ISD SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
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Floydada CISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 1-18 years of age. Floydada CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in the course of the meal services.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
MEET THE LIFEGUARDS
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MEET THE LIFEGUARDS
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Snowden recognized on the Midwestern State University Provost’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester
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Midwestern State University recognized 1,034 honor students for the spring 2026 semester.Amelia Snowden of Floydada, an exercise physiology major, was recognized on the Provost’s Honor Roll.The Provost's Honor Roll included 297 students.
Thursday, June 4, 2026