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Wayland tuition reduction makes fall 2026 the best time to enroll

Staff Reports

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body As Fall 2026 registration approaches, Wayland Baptist University is highlighting a historic tuition reduction designed to open doors for more students seeking a high-quality Christian university education.

THE OUTCOME Helping out at The Outcome are Ella Snowden (green shirt), Kayla Sherman (maroon shirt), and the children are Thoma, Aubrey and Aspen Sherman. Ella Snowden organized the delivery of donated items to the Outcome Closet. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney organization provides clothes, opportunities to community members

J. Renae Conlee |

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body When sisters Kayla Sherman and Nichole Schmalzried cofounded The Outcome in 2020, their goal was to serve children and families in Lockney and Tulia.

UPCOMING

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body FITNESS FRIDAYS Texas Agrilife and Walk Across Texas have scheduled Fitness Fridays for the month of March. On March 20 and 27, weather permitting, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to meet at the Floyd County Extension Office, 122 E.

HOUSTON HONORS

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body Nick Cervantes wrapped up his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo show tour with his calf scramble steer, Rusty. Nick, shown here with Adrian Jimenez, earned 2nd place for his business plan with the Calf Scramble Committee.

THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floyd County Soil & Water Conservation District holds poster and essay contest

Staff Reports

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body The Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a poster and essay contest for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. This year’s theme was “Soil, Where It All Begins.”Each winner was awarded a medal and a cash prize.

Circus coming to Floydada April 8

J. Renae Conlee |

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you!The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Floydada for two showings on Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the rodeo grounds between Tennessee and Georgia Streets.

ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

AgTexas Farm Credit Services returns patronage to member-owners following strong year

Staff Reports

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.

Floydada CISD to hold silent auction to benefit 2 employees’ families

Staff Reports

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body Floydada CISD will hold a silent auction to benefit the families of two of their employees. It will be held at Drink Stop On Main beginning on March 23.Please help the school district support Mae Duran and Liz Garza. Items up for auction are listed below.

CHILLYWINDS The game day was cold, but Floydada’s bats heated up to take the win from cross-county rival Lockney March 16. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

Floydada Lady Winds defeat the Lockney Lady Horns in first district outing, 17-0

Story And Photos By Fred Cervantes |

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body Floydada’s varsity Lady Winds opened district play in dominant fashion during spring break’s frigid morning, defeating the Lockney Lady Horns 17-0 at Lockney on Monday, March 16, in a game shortened to three innings.

Big Top Circus to perform in Floydada

J. Renae Conlee |

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you! The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Floydada for two showings on Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds between Tennessee and Georgia Streets.

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