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Body will kick off its Centennial Celebration Friday night with the 64th Carol of Lights event, on the main campus in Lubbock. Other cities around the South Plains invite visitors from everywhere to join in their parades, Santa visits, and shopping opportunities. | COURTESY ART

Christmas celebrations around the South Plains

Body BARBARA BRANNON | HESPERIAN-BEACON It’s that most wonderful time of the year, when folks in communities everywhere gather to celebrate, dance, dine, and buy gifts at their favorite local merchants.

From Canada to Matador: new owners settle in at historic hotel

Body DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACON It’s a dream come true for Barbara and Christian Heim – and one they’ve been working toward most of their lives.

Lockney PD welcomes DeLeon as new officer

Body NEWOFFICER At its last council meeting, the City Lockney approved another fulltime position for its police department, which was established last year. New officer Miguel DeLeon (above left and left) was sworn in Nov. 11, with his wife, Esmeralda, pinning his badge on him.

TREVINO AT TRIB UNE CONFERENCE

Body Floydada Collegiate ISD superintendent Gilbert Trevino represented the Texas Association of Rural Schools and FCISD at the Texas Tribune Symposium: The Future of Rural Texas at Texas Tech in Lubbock last week.