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PUNKIN’ DAYS 2022

PUNKIN’ DAYS 2022

PUNKIN’ DAYS 2022

Body RAINY START to Saturday’s 35th annual Punkin’ Days on the Floydada square started out with ran, but sun sunshine soon broke through.  

UPCOMING

Body 4-H PARENTS “SAVE THE DATE” of October 17 for the next leader meeting. As many 4-H parents as possible need to attend. The 4-H program is having a tremendous growth and we need your help. More details will be sent out soon.
OVERTIME WIN In a dramatic close to Friday night’s game, the Whirlwinds emerged victorious over Sundown. || FCISD PHOTO

OVERTIME WIN In a dramatic close to Friday night’s game, the Whirlwinds emerged victorious over Sundown. || FCISD PHOTO

Whirlwinds take district-opening win in OT

Body The Floydada Whirlwinds used a balanced offense and defensive effort along with heart and soul to defeat Sundown in overtime 37-34 Friday night in Charles Tyer Stadium.
Longhorns win first district game over Crosbyton, 26-21

Longhorns win first district game over Crosbyton, 26-21

Longhorns win first district game over Crosbyton, 26-21

Body What started as a back-and-forth contest on a 'typical' fantastic fall evening in West Texas on a Friday night was an exciting victory for the Longhorns to start district play with a win on the road. Lockney (1-3) made the drive to Crosbyton to take on the (1-3) Chieftans.
BEEKEEPING The next-step beekeeping webinar will cover Varroa mites, winterizing your bees, feeding and proper nutrition. | Texas A&M AgriLife photo

BEEKEEPING The next-step beekeeping webinar will cover Varroa mites, winterizing your bees, feeding and proper nutrition. | Texas A&M AgriLife photo

Next-step beekeeping webinar series begins

Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present “Second Steps in Beekeeping” online Oct. 17, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Topics covered will include Varroa mites, winterizing your bees, feeding and proper nutrition, and other pests and disease.
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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU OCT. 10–14

Body Monday Breakfast- Mini French toast, apple, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Chicken tenders, roll, turkey & cheese sandwich, zingy crinkle fries, spiced green beans, fresh fruit, vegetable bar, milk Tuesday Breakfast- Vanilla yogurt cup w/graham...
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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU OCT. 11–14

Body Tuesday Breakfast – Pancake wrap, yogurt, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Asian bowl & eggroll or burrito & cheese, broccoli, corn, mandarin oranges, milk Breakfast – Dutch waffle & sausage or animal crackers & cheese, pineapple, fruit juice,...
PEPPERS TO POPPERS The versatile chile pepper comes in an amazing variety of sizes and flavors. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PEPPERS TO POPPERS The versatile chile pepper comes in an amazing variety of sizes and flavors. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

The gift of chile peppers

Body Chile peppers give to us in so many ways, from fresh chiles, to pickled ones, roasted chiles, and dehydrated ones that get ground into powder—to dried ones reconstituted in liquid to make a fabulous sauce.