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OUT OF GROCERIES “Our community slipped into a bit of a dilemma when Lowe’s Grocery decided to close in Lockney last November,” said Brent Barker, chair of the Locknet Economic Development Council (EDC).
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
ROAD WIN The Lockney Longhorns traveled to Seagraves Friday and won their season opener 34-14. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
Lockney’s drive makes it worth the drive
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Wow, it's not often that a sports writer can say they drove over 10 hours to watch a high school football team's season opener, but I did just that!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
SPORTS SHAM Ever noticed a link like this one on your social media feed? Don’t click on it—hide it, or better yet, report it. | THE TEXAS SPUR
Don’t get scammed by fake high school sports links
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Texas high school sports fans are known for their loyalty—often willing to drive for hours to watch their favorite local team in an eagerly awaited matchup. And whatever the sport, from fall football to spring track, social media scammers know it.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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LOCKNEY BONFIRE NIGHT Lockney Athletic Booster Club presents Bonfire Night on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Lockney Fair Grounds. Let’s show our support for the Longhorns!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY CORN was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on Wednesday, Aug. 23 by Rob Everett. | COURTESY PHOTO
Producers Coop Elevator receives first load of 2023 corn
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Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada received the first load of corn for the 2023 season on Wednesday, August. 23, 2023 by Rob Everett.
Everett’s first load came off of Farm 1703 Jakey Younger. The load’s test weight was 56. The moisture was 10.8%.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
OPENING WIN The Floydada Whirlwinds travelled to Ralls Friday night and won their season opener 34-14. | COURTESY PHOTO
Whirlwinds rush to first win in season opener
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Ground game dominates
Friday’s official start to the 2023 football season pitted two teams separated by just over twenty miles.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Despite unrelenting summer heat, dove season expected to have soaring numbers
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AUSTIN — A cool and rainy spring means that despite above-average summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
FARM BILL West Texas Congressional Representatives Ronny Jackson and Jodey Arrington have been having listening sessions throughout their districts as work begins on the farm bill. | COURTESY PHOTO
Fight for the Farm Bill
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The August recess of Congress has allowed opportunities for producers and the cotton industry to discuss priorities and challenges with their elected officials.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Creamy Pesto Pasta with Fresh Corn
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ANGELINA L aRUE Pasta in any form is a favorite go-to meal, any day of the week. We bake it, boil it, toss it in salads, and put it in our soups, just to name a few of its versatile uses.
I look for all shapes and sizes of dried pasta.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Motley and Dickens Counties to celebrate a century of reunion-ing this weekend
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IT’S RODEO TIME • AUGUST 24, 25 AND 26, 2023
MARISUE POTTS | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON On the fourth Thursday of August, year after year, in the little town of Roaring Springs, located about 75 miles northeast of Lubbock, Texas, you will find a reunion and rodeo unlike...
Wednesday, August 23, 2023