FLOYD COUNTY FFA EXHIBITORS AT MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS

Body IN THE SHOW RING at the San Angelo San Antonio Stock Shows representing Floydada and Lockney FFA chapters were dozens of students. We’ll spotlight them all in next week’s issue of the Hesperian-Beacon.

Grant funding available to rural volunteer fire departments for recruitment

Body COLLEGE STATION— Texas A&M Forest Service is offering new Volunteer Recruitment Resources grants designed to help Texas volunteer fire departments strengthen their workforce and enhance community fire protection.

South Plains College to offer Petroleum Safety classes

Body South Plains College will host two general safety classes for petroleum industry workers March 30 and March 31 in its Technology Center.

51st Bob Wills Day announces lineup for April 27-29

Body The 51st Bob Wills Day is slated for Turkey, Texas, April 27-29, and organizers have announced the lineup for this year. Thursday night will feature Billy Mata and The Texas Tradition kicking off the event with a night of dancing.

Senate panel considers rural hospital shortage

Body The industry group that represents rural hospitals says that recent state and federal reforms have stopped the epidemic of hospital closures in rural counties but there still remain pockets of the state without access to healthcare services.

Whirlwinds claim pair of playoff wins, prepare for tough road ahead

Body DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACON The red-hot Floydada boys basketball team continued blazing a trail across the playoff landscape last week, recording a pair of victories and moving into the Class 2A regional quarterfinals, where they will meet one of their toughest challenges...

BURN BAN IN EFFECT

Body THE FLOYD COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION will be meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, March 13 at the First Texas National Bank Community Room to discuss plans for Old Settlers Reunion that will be held Saturday, May 27. A meeting has also been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27.