QUEEN AND KING Nadia Perez and Jisiah Lara
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY PROM
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY PROM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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CECILIA ALVARADO
LOCKNEY ISD CECILIA ALVARADO
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Office seeking election to: LISD school board trustee Residence: Lockney, Texas Hometown: Born and raised in Lockney Education: Graduate of Lockney High School Occupation: CSR/Teller for 16 years at Happy State Bank, Lockney Family: Married to Ysef Alvarado.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
FLOYDADA BASEBALL Last week marked the conclusion of the Whirlwinds’ final home game, an occasion dedicated to honoring the graduating seniors. Seniors honored: Kyler Gillespie, Matthew Luna, Giovanni Baltazar, Noe De Los Santos, Ilan Lopez, Kason Hughes and Derrik Suarez. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK
Floydada competes throughout final series, gets split
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The Floydada baseball team opened its final week of the regular season on a strong note with a Senior Night victory over Hale Center, but the Whirlwinds fell short of recording a sweep a few days later.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Floyd Co. votes Saturday
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DART CARTHEL LOCKNEY CITY COUNCILCity of Residence: LockneyWhat office are you seeking election to? Lockney City Council Hometown: I was born in Lockney and have lived here all my life.Education: I have a high school education.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
GABE DELAFUENTE
FLOYDADA CITY COUNCIL
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Floydada’s win propels them into the second round of the playoffs, where it will face Seymour, the District 2-2A champion that defeated West Texas High in two straight games to win that series. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK
Lady Winds rebound to take two from Tahoka, win bi-district series
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Down one game and looking square at the possibility of the season being over, the Floydada softball team responded by meeting the moment with what may have been its finest day of play – so far.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
UPCOMING
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LADY WINDS SOFTBALL AREA ROUND PLAYOFF game will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 2 at the Big Springs Lady Steers Softball Field (705 E. 8th Street, Big Spring). They will play the Seymour Lady Panthers in a one-game playoff. Gate fee is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SUSTAINABLE COTTON Planting and growing cotton in such a way that it proves sustainable for the environment can help not only the crop, but the myriad of playas located in cotton country. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Cotton/water stewardship Playa Day to be held May 16 at Unity Center in Muncy
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Playa conservation and cotton production aren’t usually associated, but an Ogallala Commons Playa Field Day on May 16 will include an overview of steps toward regenerative cotton production to increase water stewardship and playa conservation across the South Plains, as well...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Corndogs and shoestring advertising
Corndogs and shoestring advertising
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Get in on the Corn Dog Craze!Sonic marketers emailed me a picture of two glorious corndogs — one with mustard, yum, and one with ketchup. Really? Ketchup on a corndog? But the picture needed the eye-catching red touch. I’m ad-savvy. Red sells.It’s a one-day special.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Fresh-crunch tostadas
Fresh-crunch tostadas
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Tostadas have long been a favorite of mine. What could possibly be wrong with eating fresh crunchy ingredients atop a crisp, toasted shell? And I’ll admit, I used to love the ooey-gooey pull of a large amount of melted cheddar.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024