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JIGSAW’S TO GO RECOGNIZED At a recent Chamber ribbon cutting, from left, are Teresa St. Dennis, Holli Moses, Caitlynn Moses, Ronnie Huffman, Vicki Huffman and Heath Huffman. | COURTESY PHOTO

JIGSAW’S TO GO RECOGNIZED At a recent Chamber ribbon cutting, from left, are Teresa St. Dennis, Holli Moses, Caitlynn Moses, Ronnie Huffman, Vicki Huffman and Heath Huffman. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Jigsaw’s To Go

Body The Lockney Chamber of Commerce recently held an official ribbon cutting ceremony for Lockney's newest great place to eat, Jigsaw’s To Go.
FOR THE RECORD Congressman Jodey Arrington spoke with Lucy Dean Record of Lockney, who celebrated her 99th birthday earlier this month. | RYAN CROWE PHOTO. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 8

FOR THE RECORD Congressman Jodey Arrington spoke with Lucy Dean Record of Lockney, who celebrated her 99th birthday earlier this month. | RYAN CROWE PHOTO. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 8

FOR THE RECORD

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KARSON HEMBREE

KARSON HEMBREE

Hembree to take over Floydada boys basketball program

Body Karson Hembree knew a good opportunity when he saw it, and when the Floydada boys basketball coaching job suddenly came open, he knocked on the door quickly. “He contacted me, and we started talking about it,” recalled Floydada CISD athletic director J.R. Compton.

UPCOMING

Body LOCKNEY’S ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY BIKE PARADE will take place on Tuesday, July 4.
Matador digs out after deadly tornado June 21; other communities suffer damage

Matador digs out after deadly tornado June 21; other communities suffer damage

Matador digs out after deadly tornado June 21; other communities suffer damage

Body MATADOR— Fifteen people were injured and four killed in a tornado that swept through Motley County around 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, destroying homes in Matador and leaving 26 people displaced. Eight local businesses suffered significant damage and 61 properties were affected.
WINNING WHEAT The beardless wheat variety TX14V70214 will soon be licensed by JoMar Seeds under the name ‘Dyna-Gro 7322.’This new wheat variety is expected to be broadly adapted after performing well in grain, forage and silage trials. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY KAY LEDBETTER

WINNING WHEAT The beardless wheat variety TX14V70214 will soon be licensed by JoMar Seeds under the name ‘Dyna-Gro 7322.’This new wheat variety is expected to be broadly adapted after performing well in grain, forage and silage trials. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY KAY LEDBETTER

Texas A&M AgriLife’s public breeding program releases new wheat, triticale varieties

Body KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE Richard Vierling, Ph.D.