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The Heritage Girls In Floydada
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body (formerly Girl Scouts) are gathering supplies for our military until Thursday, Dec. 1. Donated items needed are detergent pods, jerky, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gel, granola bars, and easily accessible snacks that they can carry with them in their pockets.
SHUT DOWN The Food King/former Lowe’s Grocery Store on Main Street in Lockney posted a closing sign Nov. 2, picked up its nonperishables, and sold perishables at a discount Nov, 5, according to local customers. | DELISA SOLES PHOTO

SHUT DOWN The Food King/former Lowe’s Grocery Store on Main Street in Lockney posted a closing sign Nov. 2, picked up its nonperishables, and sold perishables at a discount Nov, 5, according to local customers. | DELISA SOLES PHOTO

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Lockney Lowe’s abruptly closes doors

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body The Lowe’s grocery store in Lockney, which was in the process of transitioning into a Food King location, instead closed its doors November 5 and has not reopened, leaving the community without a grocer.
LOCKNEY CELEBRATES VETERANS Lockney ISD held its annual Veterans Day celebration with music, a keynote address and a focus on the day’s true meaning. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | DOUG HENSLEY PHOTO

LOCKNEY CELEBRATES VETERANS Lockney ISD held its annual Veterans Day celebration with music, a keynote address and a focus on the day’s true meaning. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | DOUG HENSLEY PHOTO

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Lockney remembers local veterans during annual observance

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body The Lockney Independent School District held its annual Veterans Day assembly, thanking local veterans for their service and reminding the community why the day should never be forgotten or taken for granted.
THE 2022 HESPERIAN-BEACON’S FOOTBALL CONTEST WINNERS,

THE 2022 HESPERIAN-BEACON’S FOOTBALL CONTEST WINNERS,

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THE 2022 HESPERIAN-BEACON’S FOOTBALL CONTEST WINNERS,

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body from left, are Franklin Harris and Kellie Cantwell, who tied for 1st place, and third place winner Brent Sanders. The newspaper staff would once again like to say thank you to all the participants and sponsors who make this long-running feature possible.
Make plans to attend the 2022 Texas Wheat Symposium

Make plans to attend the 2022 Texas Wheat Symposium

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Make plans to attend the 2022 Texas Wheat Symposium

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Body The Texas Wheat Symposium will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in conjunction with the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show in the Grand Plaza Room at the Amarillo Civic Center. The free event will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

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Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Body Here we are with Thanksgiving upon us, and I can say it may not be easy for me to move on from pumpkin spice to all the glorious flavors Christmas brings. So I plan to sprinkle some pumpkin spice all over December to help have a seamless transition.
Trends in men’s shoes might sneak up on you

Trends in men’s shoes might sneak up on you

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Trends in men’s shoes might sneak up on you

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Body In the footwear realm, it’s challenging for men to make a bold fashion statement. Unless you’re Louis XIV, it’s probably best not to opt for high heels. Years ago, cowboy boots did make a big splash when worn by non-cowboys. Now things are back to normal.
Lockney ISD approves employee retention stipends, reviews drug-testing protocols

Lockney ISD approves employee retention stipends, reviews drug-testing protocols

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Lockney ISD approves employee retention stipends, reviews drug-testing protocols

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Body The Lockney Independent School Board trustees approved retention stipends for employees during its October meeting. The funds had been previously budgeted by the district with the board approving $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
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