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NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

Books about the Mother Road

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads.As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides. But especially, in free moments when we aren’t behind the wheel, books.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 8, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., FloydadaFLOYDADA CISD Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m, FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., Floydada.FLOYDADA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m., City Hall, 114 W.
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: In many of the Route 66 towns we’ve visited, what we called a hot dog is advertised as a “coney”— short for Coney Island hot dog as a nod to the famous Brooklyn, New York, amusement destination.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool will officially open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. Regular pool hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m.; regular weekly days are Tuesday–Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person. Private parties are available Tuesday–Sunday, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
COME ON OUT TO THE PARK for family-friendly entertainment June 10 in Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTO

COME ON OUT TO THE PARK for family-friendly entertainment June 10 in Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada civic group planning community open mic in the park

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Floydada’s Community Involvement Coalition (CIC) is planning a fun night of music and entertainment for all ages. Music in the Park and Pool will kick off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 at the Floydada Park and Pool at 807 North 2nd Street.
MISS FLOYD COUNTY PAYTON SHUPING enjoyed bubble fun with Mini Tinlee Edwards and Petite Cristalina Cruz at a recent street fair in Lockney. | COURTESY PHOTO

MISS FLOYD COUNTY PAYTON SHUPING enjoyed bubble fun with Mini Tinlee Edwards and Petite Cristalina Cruz at a recent street fair in Lockney. | COURTESY PHOTO

Pageant competitions in Floyd County: More than what meets the eye

Angela Clark |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body When Susan Magallanes first started down the path of pageants with her daughter, she had no idea she would still be guiding pageant girls almost 30 years later in her retirement. But that’s exactly what she’s doing today.
FLOYDADA GRADUATE Kylan Sanders Francis was tapped recently to serve as district engineer for TxDot’s Lubbock District, the first woman to serve in that capacity. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA GRADUATE Kylan Sanders Francis was tapped recently to serve as district engineer for TxDot’s Lubbock District, the first woman to serve in that capacity. | COURTESY PHOTO

Francis named TxDOT Lubbock district engineer

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Kylan Francis, P.E., was recently named the district engineer for TxDOT’s Lubbock District, according to a press release from the agency. She is the first woman to hold the job, and a Floydada High School graduate.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body AUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said earlier this month that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April.
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