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Old Settlers Reunion receives a new date

Body An event that many look forward to every year is being moved to an earlier date this year. According to Dorothy Turner, director of the Floyd County Museum, the Old Settlers Reunion will take place on Saturday, May 16.
Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Ballots set for city councils, school boards

Body THOSE WITH UNCONTESTED RACES WILL CANCEL ELECTIONSKAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections in Floyd County. The deadline to file was Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.
FINISHING IN 4TH Following their loss to Dimmitt Feb. 10, the Lady Winds finish the season in fourth place in the district standings. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FINISHING IN 4TH Following their loss to Dimmitt Feb. 10, the Lady Winds finish the season in fourth place in the district standings. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

Lady Winds begin playoffs against Farwell in Dimmitt

Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds hosted Abernathy on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to build momentum for their upcoming playoff game, while the Whirlwinds sought to stay alive in the playoff race.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU FEB. – FEB. 13

Body MONDAY NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENT’S DAY TUESDAY Breakfast – Sweet apple frudel, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Honey Cheerios cereal w/graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Cheesy diced chicken nachos, country fried...

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU FEB. 17–20

Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Breakfast sandwich, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast – Waffle, sausage, pears, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Ham & cheese, baked beans, tomato soup, apple slices,...
TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

AgriLife Extension to offer CenterPoint training in March in Lubbock, Canyon

Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon.The March 3 training will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294.

2026 Democratic Primary Ballot, Floyd County

Body U. S. Senator James Talarico Jasmine Crockett Ahmad R. Hassan Maggie Ellis Cory L. CarlyleJustice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Kyle Rable Chari Kelly GovernorJose Navarro Balbuena Chris Bell Patricia Abrego Zach Vance Carlton W.