USDA now conducting 2022 Ag Census

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed survey codes to all known agricultural producers across the 50 states with an invitation to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture at agcounts.usda.gov.

Texas Department of Agriculture new field representative to be located in Quitaque

Body The Texas Department of Agriculture has hired a new regional field representative for the Panhandle and South Plains region, which covers the top 44 counties of Texas.

Lockney boys clinch tournament win; girls go undefeated in week

Body According to Coach Cody Brewer, Lockney started the week off with hoop action in Roosevelt, where the Longhorns’ slow second and fourth quarters were the deciding factor in the game’s outcome in the 66-55 loss for the Longhorns.

O’BRIAN DIAZ, JUNIOR 1st TEAM ALL-DISTRICT OFFENSE, RECEIVER

Body The Hesperian-Beacon had incomplete information in its lineup last week for Lockney Longhorns football All-District.

Arellano, Hambright graduate from Wayland

Body John A. Arellano and Katye Faithe Hambright, both of Floydada, Texas graduated from Wayland Baptist University and received their diplomas during ceremonies held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 in the Hutcherson Center on Wayland’s Plainview campus.

TxDOT urges Texans to find a sober ride this holiday season

Body Six years have passed since a drunk driver killed Azeza Salama’s fiancé and sent her and her two children to the hospital, but her memories of the crash remain as vivid as the day it happened.

Panettone French Toast Casserole

Body Perhaps you purchased, or received as a gift, a beautiful box containing a fruit-studded loaf of panettone bread during this holiday season. When it’s fresh, this airy holiday bread with jewel-toned fruit is a treat to behold.

High Plains Water District now accepting grant applications

Body The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District is accepting grant applications for water conservation, water research, demonstration, and education funding for projects for the year 2023.

Letters to Santa Christmas 2022

Body .Floydada Letters A.B. Duncan Elementary Santa’s elves have done their best to translate youngsters’ handwriting and spelling—including the letter-writers’ names—so bear with us!