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Windbreak seedlings available through Feb. 15 via local SWCD

Staff Reports
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Body The Andrew Kent and Duck Creek Soil & Water Conservation Districts are now taking orders for evergreen and hardwood seedlings. Landowners are encouraged to purchase these one-year-old seedlings for windbreak plantings before preferred stock is sold out.

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Floydada receives Texas parks grant for skate park

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Body Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission awards $20.6M statewide AUSTIN— Last week the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in dozens of local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.
FARM BUREAU HONORS Dianne Washington (center) accepted the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 2 Pioneer Award on Dec. 2 on behalf of the late Seab Washington of Motley County. The award was presented by TFB President Russell Boening (right) and TFB Secretary-Treasurer / District 2 State Director Walt Hagood. | COURTESY PHOTO

FARM BUREAU HONORS Dianne Washington (center) accepted the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 2 Pioneer Award on Dec. 2 on behalf of the late Seab Washington of Motley County. The award was presented by TFB President Russell Boening (right) and TFB Secretary-Treasurer / District 2 State Director Walt Hagood. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Washington honored posthumously with Texas Farm Bureau Pioneer Award

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body WACO—The late Seab Washington of Motley County was recognized by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) as the TFB District 2 Pioneer Award winner at the organization’s 90th Annual Meeting Dec. 2 in Frisco.
Pico pasta salad

Pico pasta salad

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Pico pasta salad

Cuisine & Culture
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body Experiencing a nice dinner at a restaurant, then going home and trying to duplicate the recipe can be challenging but rewarding, especially if you nail it. And being able to make it anytime you want is convenient.
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Commentary
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body Cruise control to dome light, farm truck systems are failing. Is 2024 a Year of the Rat? Short Chinese zodiac answer: No. The last official Rat Year was 2020. I still suspect some under-the-hood gnawing.
The 2024 Floydada Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture board of directors are Isaac Martinez, manager; Kalli Martin, president; Jennifer Greer, vice president; Bailey Nutt, 2nd vice president; Yelitza Serrato, secretary/treasurer; and Remington Ricketts, Maria Alvarado, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Jana Everett. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

The 2024 Floydada Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture board of directors are Isaac Martinez, manager; Kalli Martin, president; Jennifer Greer, vice president; Bailey Nutt, 2nd vice president; Yelitza Serrato, secretary/treasurer; and Remington Ricketts, Maria Alvarado, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Jana Everett. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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2024 BOARD ROSTER

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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CITIZEN OFTHEYEAR Chad Cook (right) presented Aaron Wilson the Citizen of the Year 2023 award at the Lockney Chamber Banquet. | LOCKNEY CHAMBER PHOTO

CITIZEN OFTHEYEAR Chad Cook (right) presented Aaron Wilson the Citizen of the Year 2023 award at the Lockney Chamber Banquet. | LOCKNEY CHAMBER PHOTO

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ABOUT LOCKNEY’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR 2023

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body “The person selected for Citizen of the Year 2023 was born in Plainview, was educated in Lockney schools, and has lived here their entire life.
(right) was named Floydada Citizen of the Year by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce, for his years of selflesst devotion to his community. Chamber president Kalli Martin presented the plaque. (The Hesperian-Beacon misspelled Reeves’ name in last week’s coverage. We regret the error.) | HESPERIANBEACON PHOTO

(right) was named Floydada Citizen of the Year by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce, for his years of selflesst devotion to his community. Chamber president Kalli Martin presented the plaque. (The Hesperian-Beacon misspelled Reeves’ name in last week’s coverage. We regret the error.) | HESPERIANBEACON PHOTO

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MIKE REEVES

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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