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NEW EDC DIRECTOR Ryan Crowe’s previous career involved building relationships, he said, and reaching out to a wide range of people yields benefit in his new position as well. “I make connections by picking up the phone.” | HESPERIAN-BEACON

NEW EDC DIRECTOR Ryan Crowe’s previous career involved building relationships, he said, and reaching out to a wide range of people yields benefit in his new position as well. “I make connections by picking up the phone.” | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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Crowe steps up to help grow Floydada economy

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body In an agriculturebased community like Floydada, Texas, it’s all about growing—but there’s more to growth than cotton and pumpkins.
CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS Board members of the Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture attended the organization’s annual banquet January 19. From left, board members Diane Alvarez, Bailey Nutt, Isaac Martinez (incoming chamber manager), Kalli Martin (president), Whitley Nutt (vice president) and Jennifer Greer (secretary and treasurer). Not shown is board member Lily Campbell. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS Board members of the Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture attended the organization’s annual banquet January 19. From left, board members Diane Alvarez, Bailey Nutt, Isaac Martinez (incoming chamber manager), Kalli Martin (president), Whitley Nutt (vice president) and Jennifer Greer (secretary and treasurer). Not shown is board member Lily Campbell. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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Floydada Chamber announces new manager at banquet

Hesperian-beacon Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture board and members gathered last Thursday at the Massie Activity Center for the chamber’s annual banquet, a celebration of the city of Floydada and those who support their hometown.
Local municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings

Local municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings

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Local municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings

Staff Reports
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body Cities and school boards in Floyd County are now accepting applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards, as of January 18. The filing deadline is Friday, February 17. For municipal elections, the following positions will be on the May 6 ballot.

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Property tax cuts headline Senate budget proposal

Richard Lee
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Body School choice, power grid also cited as top initiatives The amount that homeowners can write off of the taxable value of their home before assessment would nearly double under the budget proposed by the Senate on Wednesday.
FLOYDADA FALLS The Floydada boys varsity basketball squad lost a close contest in Olton Friday night 72-68. This week, they host Sudan. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA FALLS The Floydada boys varsity basketball squad lost a close contest in Olton Friday night 72-68. This week, they host Sudan. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada boys falls to Olton in battle to lead district

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Body The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches releases their top 25 rankings in the state for each classification every week. This time around, the Floydada Whirlwinds have slipped from the Top 4 to number 14, thanks to a narrow 72-68 defeat Friday night to the Olton Mustangs.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Body MONDAY Breakfast – Mini pancakes sausage wraps, apple, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Rotini marinara w/meatballs, breadstick, chicken corn dog, turkey ham & cheese sandwich, broccoli w/cheese sauce, fresh fruit, vegetable bar, milk TUESDAY Breakfast – Honey Cheerios, graham...

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TOP 25 BOYS BASKETBALL POLL

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Body CLASS 2A Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Jan. 16, 2023 1. Lipan (23-1) 2. LaPoynor (18-7) 3. Timpson (11-2) 4. Flatonia (22-3) 5. Farwell (16-4) 6. Reagan County (17-9) 7. Martins Mill (18-4) 8. Douglass (21-3) 9. North Hopkins (18-6) 10.

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TOP 25 GIRLS BASKETBALL POLL

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Body CLASS 2A 1. Nocona (26-0) 2. New Home (21-4) 3. Lipan (22-3) 4. Chireno (23-2) 5. Tenaha (24-2) 6. Skidmore Tynan (28-2) 7. Ropes (22-3) 8. Martins Mill (13-5) 9. Evadale (22-5) 10. Panhandle (18-7) 11. LaPoynor (22-4) 12. Farwell (22-4) 13. Gruver (17-5) 14.
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