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HIGH FIVES

HIGH FIVES

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HIGH FIVES

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Success begins in the off-season for all sports, and that includes softball. Lady Winds Softball Camp was held June 10-12 at the Lady Winds Field. The camp was open to incoming first through ninth graders.
BRODY HUGHES, Floydada High School Class of 2026, is the first Floydada baseball player to sign since Coach Jeff Fabila took over the Whirlwinds baseball program. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRODY HUGHES, Floydada High School Class of 2026, is the first Floydada baseball player to sign since Coach Jeff Fabila took over the Whirlwinds baseball program. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada grad Hughes to continue baseball career at Wayland

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Floydada High School graduate Brody Hughes announced this week that he will take the next step in his student-athletic career as he intends to sign with the Wayland Baptist University baseball program.This season, Hughes helped the Whirlwinds win the District-2 2A championship, outright, for the...
SUMMER OFFERINGS The Floydada Country Club has a little bit of something for everyone this summer, from swimming to golf to even water aerobics classes. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUMMER OFFERINGS The Floydada Country Club has a little bit of something for everyone this summer, from swimming to golf to even water aerobics classes. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada Country Club plans swimming and golf for summer

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Floydada Country Club has multiple golf and swimming events available this summer.Weekly golf events include $25 Tuesdays for 18 holes and Thursday night scrambles with a tee time of 6 p.m. and $10 entry fee plus green/cart fee.The Floyd County Stock Show Association will hold a tournament on...
MUSIC IN THE PARK

MUSIC IN THE PARK

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MUSIC IN THE PARK

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Floydada City Park last Wednesday was a lyrical gathering of community members, with scheduled musical performers, open mic night, swimming in the pool and families bringing their picnic suppers, lawn chairs and blankets.
STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

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STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
STORYTIME IN THE PLAYGROUND Last week Lockney Elementary youngsters enjoyed story time in the playground with readingadventures with “The Wonky Donkey” and “Pete the Cat” before the school opened the playground for summer fun.
THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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A Mother Road landmark that was lighter than air

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Along the Mother Road’s 2,448 (give or take) miles are hundreds—maybe thousands—of pull-overworthy sites and sights.Think how many you’ve seen in posts if not in person: the world’s second largest rocking chair, in Fanning, Illinois; the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma; Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in...

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Lockney among recipients of VFD grant from Forest Service statewide

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Among the most recent round of funding approvals from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Lockney Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $25,000 for the purchase of personal protective equipment.The 77th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2604 in 2001, establishing the Rural Volunteer Fire Department...
FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY WHEAT for the 2026 harvest season was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on May 16, 2026 by Ian McIntosh. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY WHEAT for the 2026 harvest season was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on May 16, 2026 by Ian McIntosh. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Producers Coop elevator receives first load of 2026 wheat

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada received the first load of wheat for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, brought in by Ian McIntosh of Floydada.The wheat was cut on the McIntosh Farms.
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