LONG HELD The Longhorns kept possession of the ball proportionately longer than Floydada throughout the game, but the Whirlwinds' scoring prevailed. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
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Missed opportunities on Lockney’s side of the football were the factors that led to the Floydada Whirlwinds maintaining the county trophy at their school for another year.
The Longhorns held possession of the ball proportionately longer than Floydada throughout the game.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
UPCOMING
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SAVE THE DATE Floyd County and Hale County Texas AgriLife Extension Services will be hosting “The GRAZE . . . All Things Livestock and Ranching” on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Grand juries in 110th return 40 indictments in August
Barbara Brannon
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In August, grand juries were seated in each of the four West Texas counties that make up the Floydadabased
110th judicial district. Judge William P. “Bill” Smith presided over each.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
KCBD Team of the Week: Floydada
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IN THE END ZONE The Floydada Whirlwinds were named the KCBD“End ZoneTeam of the Week”for last week, after winning the 101st Floyd County Championship over the Lockney Longhorns on August 31 by a score of 35-21. Shown in the KCBD studio on Sunday, September 3 are Head Coach J.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
700 laws went into effect Sept. 1 in Texas
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More than 770 new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year went into effect Friday, impacting everything from health care and education to public safety.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
USDA updates livestock disaster payment rate to assist producers hard-hit by heat and humidity
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The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today it is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE All Click Clack’s fuel pumps are now open again at 420 S. 2nd Street in Floydada. Fuel types available are Regular E-10, Midgrade/Unleaded Plus, Premium, Ethanol Free, Diesel and DEF. | COURTESY PHOTO
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE All Click Clack’s fuel pumps are now open again at 420 S. 2nd Street in Floydada. Fuel types available are Regular E-10, Midgrade/Unleaded Plus, Premium, Ethanol Free, Diesel and DEF.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Planning the Jingleheimer Reunion
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If you die and you’re a real scholar, lucky you. A university will take your stuff and archive it.
Otherwise, all your documents and paperwork and saved clippings and such will fall into the hands of your descendants.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
OLD FASHIONED SATURDAY Hustle and bustle marked downtown Lockney as the town held its annual Old Fashioned Saturday. Vendors who spoke to the Hesperian-Beacon to said they had great success this year. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
OLD FASHIONED SATURDAY
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OLD FASHIONED SATURDAY Hustle and bustle marked downtown Lockney as the town held its annual Old Fashioned Saturday. Vendors who spoke to the Hesperian-Beacon to said they had great success this year.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Beat the best! Hesperian-Beacon’s annual football contest begins this week
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The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon’s annual football contest begins today and will last for the next 11 weeks.
HOW TO ENTER EACH WEEK
Any subscriber or purchaser age 7 or older is eligible to enter this contest. Only one entry per week, per person.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023