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Will the real Smokey Bear please stand up?

Body Smokey Bear was a real bear. Never mind that most of us have always called him Smokey the Bear. That minor error has long deserved a correction. His real name has been publicized enough as of late for everyone to know it’s Smokey Bear.

Football Contest Standings

Body Seminole 63 Big Spring 28 Muleshoe 39 Brownfield 37 Whitharrel 54 Nazareth 24 Holliday 48 Snyder 14 Petersburg 68 Meadow 18 Estacado 24 Sweetwater 7 Friona 42 Slaton 26 Dalhart 33 Levelland 24 Trinity Christian 35 Denver City 7 Kress 58 Whiteface 50 Kansas State 37 Texas Tech...
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State sends resources to assist Florida

Body Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade.

Key dates to note for November election

Body November’s general election day will be Tuesday, November 8—just a little over a month away—so here are some important dates for all voters to keep in mind. Voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11.

2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirt of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874. LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.
FIELD DAY Mike Carter of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture will highlight a panel of speakers at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons Oct. 13 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, located between Lockney and Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIELD DAY Mike Carter of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture will highlight a panel of speakers at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons Oct. 13 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, located between Lockney and Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTO

Saving Our Aquifer Field Day set for Floyd County Oct. 13

Body Mike Carter, director of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, of Lafayette, Colo., will highlight a panel of speakers at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www. ogallalacommons.org) on Thursday, October 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Above, Danny Cadra; below, Joe Trevino Band

Above, Danny Cadra; below, Joe Trevino Band

Bands play on for Punkin’ Days celebrations

Body Two popular local musical acts — Danny Cadra and the Joe Trevino Band—are scheduled to provide entertainment downtown Saturday, Oct. 8, at the city’s annual Punkin’ Days celebration.
BARBARA ANDERSON PHOTO | MORE FLOYDADA PUNKIN PIX, page 6

BARBARA ANDERSON PHOTO | MORE FLOYDADA PUNKIN PIX, page 6

What’s new at Punkin’ Days 2022, you ask?

Body RH’S GOSPEL DOGS You have never seen the gospel brought to life in quite this way. RH's Gospel Dogs will illustrate how our walk with Christ correlates with his dog training methods.

UPCOMING

Body FLOYDADA BUYERS CLUB PRE-GAME MEAL will be held on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. before the Floydada vs Sundown game in the Floydada Collegiate High School Cafeteria. Meal consists of pulled pork, potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink for only $10. Dine-in or carryout.