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Floydada ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 1-18 years of age. Floydada ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in the course of the meal services.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Floyd County students named to SPC Spring 2023 Deans’ List
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South Plains College congratulates the nearly 700 students who were named to the spring 2023 Deans’ List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
LOCKNEY CHEER
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Lockney High School Cheer attended camp at Texas Tech last week and received the following awards: 1st Place Camp Routine, 2nd Place Gameday Routine, Most Mindful Mascot, and Most Spirited Mascot. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
SUMMER LUNCH MENU
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THURSDAY
Cheeseburger, chips, tomato cup, garden salad, pears, milk
FRIDAY
Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, Texas toast, green beans, applesauce, cookie, milk
MONDAY
Breaded drumstick, biscuit, garden salad, sweet potato fries, oranges, milk
TUESDAY
Ham & cheese...
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Texas towns are starving for capital and lack the resources to apply for grants. This group hopes to help.
Texas towns are starving for capital and lack the resources to apply for grants. This group hopes to help.
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POOJA SALHOTRA | TEXAS TRIBUNE LUFKIN — One month into her term as mayor of Zavalla, in Angelina County, Brenda Cox says she’s certain about one thing: Zavalla needs money.
High on Cox’s list of priorities is replacing two decades-old water storage tanks that have rusted.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Producers Coop Elevator receives first load of 2023 wheat
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BARBARA ANDERSON | HESPERIAN-BEACON
Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada received its first load of wheat for the 2023 season on Friday, June 16 by Logan Everett of Floydada.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
UPCOMING
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ST. MARY MAGDALEN JAMAICA JUNE 24 St. Mary Magdelen Catholic Church in Floydada (309 S. Wall) will hold their annual Jamaica on Saturday, June 24, from 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
WHERE WILL YOU BE TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Take your Hesperian-Beacon along with you and send us a selfie! Send your photos to fchb.editor@yahoo. com. Include names of people in your photo, and your location.
WHERE WILL YOU BE TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
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NOMADIC NEWSPAPER The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon stopped in last week at this OZ-some town on US Highway 83 that capitalizes on its storybook connection to L. Frank Baum’s Dorothy and Toto characters. Be the first to email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
WhirlWind Nutrition
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WhirlWind nutrition opened its doors in downtown Floydada two years ago and is owned and operated by Floydada native Yelitza Serrato. On any given day you will also see mixologist Nichole Rodgers behind the counter.
Located at 212 S.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The native seeding certification course offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Native Seeds Program provides landowners and professionals with the skills needed to undertake native grass restoration projects. | ANTHONY FALK, PH.D. PHOTO
Texas A&M AgriLife collaboration seeks to help restore native landscapes
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From agricultural conversion and invasive species to rapid urban development, America’s native grasslands face no shortage of challenges.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023