UPCOMING

Body 36TH ANNUAL PUNKIN’ DAYS will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. in downtown Floydada. Make plans to come enjoy the vendors, food and games. Further details will be in the upcoming issues of the Hesperian-Beacon.

Old Fashioned Grocery opens in Lockney with a good old-fashioned ribbon cutting

Body On Saturday, the new owners of the former Lowe’s Grocery on Lockney’s North Main Street opened for business, with a day full of special activities.

USDA to begin issuing $1.75 billion to agricultural producers through Critical Emergency Relief programs

Body WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announces record $344 million in unclaimed property returned in fiscal 2023

Body (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid out a record $344 million in unclaimed property during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today.

Safety and preparedness tips for viewing ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

Body With six years since the last total solar eclipse, state officials are advising Texans to prepare for the Oct. 14 event as it is expected to draw thousands to the Lone Star State.