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FLOYDADA FREEDOM PARADE WINNING FLOATS

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body The top floats in Floydada’s July 4 Freedom Parade were announced after the Hesperian-Beacon’s press deadline last week. All were recipients of cash prizes. Congratulations!
Harmony Plains Singing School to convene at Cone next week

Harmony Plains Singing School to convene at Cone next week

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Harmony Plains Singing School to convene at Cone next week

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body In Cone, just south of the Floyd/Crosby County Line on US Highway 62/Texas Highway 207, the Harmony Plains Singing School will convene Sunday evening, July 16, through Friday evening, July 21, 2023, for its 59th session.

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLOYDADA will hold their Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 17, through Wednesday, July 19. They will be serving a meal at 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday with VBS starting at 5:30 and ending at 8 p.m.
PET OF THE WEEK: MEET OREO

PET OF THE WEEK: MEET OREO

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PET OF THE WEEK: MEET OREO

Oreo
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body Meet Oreo, a mixed-breed male. He is black and white (of course!) AGE Approx. 8 months old WEIGHT Approx. 20 lbs. is a sweet older puppy who adores people and other dogs! He is friendly and loves to play with toys.
FLOYDADA FLIGHTS

FLOYDADA FLIGHTS

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FLOYDADA FLIGHTS

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Body FLOYDADA FLIGHTS The Floydada ISD Athletic Booster Club hosted a golf tournament fundraiser July 10 at the Floydada Country Club.
To get soil testing done, visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory or contact your local AgriLife Extension office to inquire about it. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY LAURA MCKENZIE

To get soil testing done, visit the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory or contact your local AgriLife Extension office to inquire about it. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY LAURA MCKENZIE

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Why should I get my soil tested?

Brooke Mcdonald
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body This question is asked by everyone from home gardeners planting their tomatoes to farmers planning out their crop rotations and homeowners looking to keep a lush lawn. Jake Mowrer, Ph.D.
PLAYA FLORA Showy yellow plains coreopsis adorns a moist playa adjacent to the Playa Classroom just south of Nazareth, which will be the site of a playa your in association with the Nazareth German Fest on Saturday, July 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYA FLORA Showy yellow plains coreopsis adorns a moist playa adjacent to the Playa Classroom just south of Nazareth, which will be the site of a playa your in association with the Nazareth German Fest on Saturday, July 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

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German Fest playa tour to be held July 8

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body The traditional Ogallala Commons Playa Tour, held in conjunction with the Nazareth German Fest, is set for the morning of Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. -11a.m.
Who wants to mop?

Who wants to mop?

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Who wants to mop?

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH Ever want to get rid of a new hire who’s just not working out? Make ’em mop. If they like mopping as much as I do, they’ll quit.
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