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Last week Lockney schools hosted a youth basketball camp. Summer work is the key to success for Longhorn nation, and it’s not too early to get started! | COURTESY PHOTO

Last week Lockney schools hosted a youth basketball camp. Summer work is the key to success for Longhorn nation, and it’s not too early to get started! | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY BASKETBALL CAMP

LOCKNEY BASKETBALL CAMP
FAREWELL AND WELCOME

FAREWELL AND WELCOME

FAREWELL AND WELCOME

FAREWELL AND WELCOME After several years of statewide success, the assistant director of the Lockney Longhorn band program, Jake Henry, is moving on. The Lockney school board approved the hiring of Dr. Andrew Brinkman as a band teacher in its May meeting.
The Lockney pool opened with a splash earlier this week on Tuesday. Operating hours will be Tuesday–Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for ages 3 and up. Private parties will be held June 2–Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Valerie to reserve your place or for more information at (806) 200-1827. Swimming lessons will also be available for children ages 3 and up from June 15–26. For more information on lessons, contact Lesca Durham at (806) 685-8598. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Lockney pool opened with a splash earlier this week on Tuesday. Operating hours will be Tuesday–Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for ages 3 and up. Private parties will be held June 2–Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Valerie to reserve your place or for more information at (806) 200-1827. Swimming lessons will also be available for children ages 3 and up from June 15–26. For more information on lessons, contact Lesca Durham at (806) 685-8598. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY POOL OPENS

LOCKNEY POOL OPENS
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar,“The Tiniest Pond Managers: Natural Bacteria and Bacterial-Derived Products,” on June 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. | HANNAH HARRISON, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar,“The Tiniest Pond Managers: Natural Bacteria and Bacterial-Derived Products,” on June 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. | HANNAH HARRISON, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

June 16 webinar to focus on role of bacteria in pond management and health

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar, “The Tiniest Pond Managers: Natural Bacteria and Bacterial- Derived Products,” on June 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is a part of the agency’s AquaExtension Series.The cost is $35, and registration is required at tx.ag/PondBacteria.
NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

Books about the Mother Road

If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads.As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 8, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., FloydadaFLOYDADA CISD Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m, FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., Floydada.FLOYDADA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m., City Hall, 114 W. Virginia Street,...
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: In many of the Route 66 towns we’ve visited, what we called a hot dog is advertised as a “coney”— short for Coney Island hot dog as a nod to the famous Brooklyn, New York, amusement destination.
Floydada names new boys head basketball coach

Floydada names new boys head basketball coach

Floydada names new boys head basketball coach

TYSON JONES, late of Coronado High School, has joined the Floydada basketball coaching staff for 2026–27. | FACEBOOK PHOTOThe Floydada Whirlwinds made major changes to their coaching staff for the 2026–27 school year, including Tyson Jones from Coronado, hired May 29 as the new head boys basketball...

UPCOMING

SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool will officially open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. Regular pool hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m.; regular weekly days are Tuesday–Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person.