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MEETTHEWHIRLWINDS Floydada football fans had the opportunity last week to Meet theWhirlwinds' football players, cheerleaders and band while enjoying fresh, chilled watermelon on a hot August evening. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY See more Meet theWhirlwinds photos on page 5 and page 10.

MEETTHEWHIRLWINDS Floydada football fans had the opportunity last week to Meet theWhirlwinds' football players, cheerleaders and band while enjoying fresh, chilled watermelon on a hot August evening. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY See more Meet theWhirlwinds photos on page 5 and page 10.

MEET THE WHIRLWINDS

Body MEET THE WHIRLWINDS

Texas Hunting, Fishing licenses on sale now

Body AUSTIN— It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure to purchase an annual fishing and hunting license for 2023-24.

Floydada Dog of the Week

Body Here are two dogs from ARFF who are needing a 2-3 week foster. ARFF is also open to them being adopted. If anyone is interested in adopting they can call 512-786-8150, Cassandra Garza- ARFF President and Founder.
JOSIE WALKER, LOCKNEY

JOSIE WALKER, LOCKNEY

New high school principals start new year at Lockney, Floydada

Body Two women with deep roots in our area will be the high school principals at Floydada and Lockney for the new school year. Rhanda Hickerson Emery, who grew up in Lockney and graduated from LHS in 1994, will be replacing the retiring Dara Ware.

UPCOMING

Body PEGGY JO STEWART MEMORIAL SERVICE Peggy Jo Stewart of Lockney passed away on July 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Lockney. “MEET THE WHIRLWINDS” will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug.
Lockney ISD launches ‘We Care Closet’

Lockney ISD launches ‘We Care Closet’

Lockney ISD launches ‘We Care Closet’

Body Lockney ISD has launched a “We Care Closet” to ensure that students have everything they need to feel great and be successful each day.
F LOYDADA BOOSTER OFFICERS Floydada Booster officers were elected Monday night.These will be the booster offices for the 2023-2024 year: Secretary- Marissa Reyes Treasurer- Natalie Snowden 2nd Vice President- Brandi Pesina 1st Vice President-Jamie Reyes President- Kim Cuellar | COURTESY PHOTO

F LOYDADA BOOSTER OFFICERS Floydada Booster officers were elected Monday night.These will be the booster offices for the 2023-2024 year: Secretary- Marissa Reyes Treasurer- Natalie Snowden 2nd Vice President- Brandi Pesina 1st Vice President-Jamie Reyes President- Kim Cuellar | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA BOOSTER

Body FLOYDADA BOOSTER OFFICERS Floydada Booster officers were elected Monday night. These will be the booster offices for the 2023-2024 year: Secretary- Marissa Reyes Treasurer- Natalie Snowden 2nd Vice President- Brandi Pesina 1st Vice PresidentJamie Reyes President- Kim Cuellar

Xcel Energy files plan to meet southwest power needs

Body Xcel Energy will invest approximately $770 million in existing Texas-New Mexico power generating facilities by extending the life of two older natural gas-fueled units, constructing solar generating systems and adding battery storage as it seeks to meet growing electricity...