Governor Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment

Body Ten-year plan includes projects aimed at improving safety, mobility, maintenance and more AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott Thursday announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Meet the Whirlwinds

Body Meet the Whirlwinds

Lockney Elementary attendance winners

Body Lockney Elementary attendance winners

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU AUG. 29 – SEPT. 1

Body TUESDAY Breakfast – Sausage kolache & yogurt or cereal & toast, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Enchiladas or grilled cheese sandwich, beans, corn, salsa, pudding, milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast – Scrambled eggs, biscuit, gravy, bacon, pears, fruit juice, milk Lunch –...

Lockney celebrates first day of school

Body Lockney celebrates first day of school

SPOTLIGHT ON MEET THE WHIRLWINDS

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Floydada EDC on track for recordsetting sales tax year

Body The Floydada Economic Development Corporation Executive director reported recently that total sales taxes collected in the first ten months of its fiscal year have nearly surpassed the most robust year since statistics have been tracked, according to EDC director Ryan Crowe.

Floyd students to be removed from local schools for vaping infractions

Body KAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACON The consequences for students having vaping products in public schools in Floyd County will be more severe than in the past due to new state legislation.

Lockney’s Old-Fashioned Saturday to be held Saturday, Aug. 26

Body Lockney’s Old-Fashioned Saturday will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Lockney. Activities include: • Vendor booths will open at 10 a.m. • Live musical performances from Cait’s Kids at 10:30 a.m. • Show–N–Shine Car Show.

UPCOMING

Body PRE-GAME MEAL The Floydada Whirlwind Booster Club will host a pre-game meal on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5 through 6.45 p.m. at the Floydada High School cafeteria. Chicken Express meals will be served.