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Lockney Letters

Body Santa’s elves have done their best to translate youngsters’ handwriting and spelling—including the letter-writers’ names—so bear with us! Also, not all grades, classes and students were represented in the information turned in to the newspaper.

Lockney Letters

Body Dear Santa, I believe in you. I love you. You are the best. You are in my hall of fame. You are such a good person. Can I please have a visor? I will try to be good. I love you, Santa. From, Davis Dear Santa, I love Christmas so much.

Floydada Letters

Body • A.B. Duncan Elementary • very good this year. I am always very nice to my sister. I would love a few gifts under the tree this year. I am wishing for a new pet, clothes, and a tablet. Love, Camille Wickware Dear Santa, I have been very nice this year.
REP. DUSTIN BURROWS (above, left) spoke with Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke (right) and local constituents during a recess at commissioners' court Monday morning. | MAX McNABB, HESPERIAN-BEACON

REP. DUSTIN BURROWS (above, left) spoke with Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke (right) and local constituents during a recess at commissioners' court Monday morning. | MAX McNABB, HESPERIAN-BEACON

Burrows holds town hall in Floydada ahead of session

Body Dustin Burrows, Texas House District 83 representative, drove through heavy fog the morning of Dec. 12 to meet with the Floyd County commissioners court.
REP. DUSTIN BURROWS, TX-83

REP. DUSTIN BURROWS, TX-83

Property tax relief a top priority for West Texas lawmakers

Body The Texas Legislature will convene for its 2023 session in just a few weeks, and lawmakers expect another busy 140 days that should include movement on a handful of issues important to rural Texans, including continued broadband access and school safety.

TEXAS 88TH LEGE CALENDAR

Body Monday, Nov.14, 2022 First day legislators and legislatorselect may file bills for the 88th Legislature. Regular Session Begins Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 (1st day) 88th Legislature convenes at noon. Friday, March 10, 2023 (60th day) 60-day deadline for bill filing.
Celebrate the season with Holiday Happenings at Texas State Parks

Celebrate the season with Holiday Happenings at Texas State Parks

Celebrate the season with Holiday Happenings at Texas State Parks

Body Texas State Parks will be commencing its holiday season festivities with special seasonal events across the state. Throughout the month of December, state parks across Texas will host themed guided walks, scavengers hunts and more for all visitors to enjoy.

PLAN AHEAD FLOYD COUNTY STOCK SHOW WEEK, JAN. 2–8, 2023

Body WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4TH 8 am - Barn Opens 9-11 am - Cattle Weigh in 12 pm - Beef and Dairy Cattle Show Rabbit Show will immediately follow the beef and dairy cattle show FRIDAY, JANUARY 6TH 9 am- Barn Opens 1 pm – 4 pm - Lambs, goats and swine Weigh SATURDAY, JANUARY...

UPCOMING

Body SANTA ON THE SQUARE in Floydada will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 starting at 5 p.m. at the Floyd County Courthouse. Santa will be in the hallway of the courthouse to talk to the kids and take pictures.