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Choosing fruit trees, part 2

Choosing fruit trees, part 2

Choosing fruit trees, part 2

Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEYIn last week’s column were some guidelines for choosing fruit trees for West Texas gardens.A quick recap of the first three: · Know the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone for your growing area.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Staffers of CMMS Floydada recently honored by the Floydada Chamber, from left, are Carlen Beedy, Renee Scott, CPA, Darla Chappell, CPA, Gayla Griffin and Lori Higginbotham. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Staffers of CMMS Floydada recently honored by the Floydada Chamber, from left, are Carlen Beedy, Renee Scott, CPA, Darla Chappell, CPA, Gayla Griffin and Lori Higginbotham. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

CMMS Floydada recognized as March Business of the Month

Body In November 2020, Jones, Pendergast & Chappell LLP of Floydada officially became known as CMMS Floydada and joined with locations in Plainview, Lubbock, Levelland and Amarillo to provide tax, accounting, audit and other financial-related services to the region.
PRISCILLA DEHOYOS

PRISCILLA DEHOYOS

Floyd primary results in runoff

Body Priscilla DeHoyos has won the Floyd County’s only countywide contested race, for tax assessor-collector. According to unofficial results from the Tuesday, March 5, primary, De-Hoyos received 476 votes and challenger Cristina Chavarria received 342.

UPCOMING

Body FLOYDADA CITY-WIDE SPRING CLEANING is being held this week through Saturday, March 16. FLOYDADA RESIDENTS ONLY! Landfill hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE landfill dumping with current city utility bill.
Texas A&M Forest Service is working with public and private partners to study the spread and distribution of the disease/insect complex.

Texas A&M Forest Service is working with public and private partners to study the spread and distribution of the disease/insect complex.

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas

Body COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species.

Lockney Senior Center News

Body | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Lockney Seniors Citizens Center (118 W. College) will hold their Sunday Lunch on March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Menu consists of enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, dessert and drink for $10 per plate.