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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Body THE C&M CIRCUS IS COMING TO FLOYDADA on Friday, April 12 at the Floydada Fairgrounds. Two shows will be performing under a real Circus Big Top!
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TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Body STATE SOFTBALL POLL APRIL 8, 2024Class 1A/2A1. Shiner 17-22. Haskell 15-13. Riesel 21-3-14. Crawford 19-3 5. Floydada 19-4-1 6. Como-Pickton 25-37. Groveton 19-4-18. Forsan 15-6-19. Graford 15-210. Three Rivers 23-411. Electra 15-212. Hawkins 12-213. Ganado 21-714.
CUT OUT FOR BUSINESS Hammond Sheet Metal was chosen as Floydada Chamber’s April Business of the Month. From left, Sylvia Bueno, owner Zach Emert, and Dusty Prisk. | BARBARA ANDERSON, FCHB

CUT OUT FOR BUSINESS Hammond Sheet Metal was chosen as Floydada Chamber’s April Business of the Month. From left, Sylvia Bueno, owner Zach Emert, and Dusty Prisk. | BARBARA ANDERSON, FCHB

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Seven decades of service highlights Hammond as Business of the Month

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Body Over 60 years ago, Ed Hammond decided to open a business in Floydada. Today—and a few owners later—Hammond Sheet Metal still operates at 105 North Fifth Street, providing heating and air conditioning service to the area.
PANHANDLE CATTLE stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire on March. 3, 2024. | Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune

PANHANDLE CATTLE stand in the burn scar from the Smokehouse Creek fire on March. 3, 2024. | Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune

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Human case of bird flu in Texas detected after contact with infected dairy cattle

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body The person had contact with infected cattle, state health officials said. It's the second recorded human case in the U.S.NEELAM BOHRA | TEXAS TRIBUNE A person in Texas became ill with bird flu after contact with infected dairy cattle, state officials reported Monday.
TEAM OF THE WEEK The Floydada Lady Winds were featured on KCBD-TV as Team of the Week last Sunday. | COURTESY PHOTO

TEAM OF THE WEEK The Floydada Lady Winds were featured on KCBD-TV as Team of the Week last Sunday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada softball team rolls up 8-0 mark in district play

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body The Floydada softball program has picked up right where it left off last season, cranking out victories and racking up impressive performances.The Lady Winds are 18-4-1 overall and 8-0 in District 4-2A play following a 14-7 defeat of Sudan over the holiday weekend.
FLOYDADA BASEBALL The Whirlwinds were looking to jumpstart their baseball season with a doubleheader Tuesday against District 4-2A opponent Ralls. | FCHS YEARBOOK PHOTO

FLOYDADA BASEBALL The Whirlwinds were looking to jumpstart their baseball season with a doubleheader Tuesday against District 4-2A opponent Ralls. | FCHS YEARBOOK PHOTO

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Whirlwind baseball team looks to shake off slow start, get back on track

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body It’s been a tough start for the Floydada baseball team, but the season isn’t over, and the Whirlwinds still have time to string some solid performances together.That work begins in Floydada on Tuesday with a 4 p.m. double-header against District 4-2A opponent Ralls.
Lockney Baseball and Hale Center split series last week, each winning at home. Lockney baseball is now 1-3 in district play. In softball, the Lockney Lady Horns dropped both games in the Hale Center series and are now 0-8 in district play. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | FRED CERVANTES PHOTOS

Lockney Baseball and Hale Center split series last week, each winning at home. Lockney baseball is now 1-3 in district play. In softball, the Lockney Lady Horns dropped both games in the Hale Center series and are now 0-8 in district play. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | FRED CERVANTES PHOTOS

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LOCKNEY LONGHORNS BASEBALL UPDATE

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body Lockney Baseball and Hale Center split series last week, each winning at home. Lockney baseball is now 1-3 in district play. In softball, the Lockney Lady Horns dropped both games in the Hale Center series and are now 0-8 in district play.

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Body THE FLOYD COUNTY 4-H PARENT LEADER meeting is at 6 p.m., April 4 at the extension office. This is open to all parents of 4’Her’s. Please plan to attend.ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS OF FLOYDADA will hold a vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 6 at 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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