Floydada’s Machado honored at SPC

Body Amber Machado of Floydada, a student studying for an AAS in Emergency Medical Services, has been awarded South Plains College's Outstanding Student in Advanced EMT Student .

Grill beanie burgers on the BBQ as a meat alternative

Body The aroma of the barbecue grill is one that I, along with many of you, simply love. And with a big meat eater in my house, this is a frequent smell that lingers at my home. I’m not vegan or vegetarian, but I often feel more satisfied with plant-based food.

Buy my potion

Body “Take this little bottle of ease oil. Worth its weight in gold! Sell you one for fifty cents, give you one, make you a present of another.” Did I break a rule by starting with a quote? At my age, I’ve gotten daring. My parents taught me that medicine show pitch.

Emmanuel Church of God in Christ to host 41st annual Plainview Juneteenth Celebration June 17

Body The Emmanuel Church of God in Christ will host the 41st Annual Plainview Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 17, 2022. Located at 1801 Walter Griffin Street, the church kicks off events with a community service at 7 p.m.

Lockney Senior Center News

Body IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Center started summer hours this week. We will only be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for dine-in and delivery meals. Our regular homebound clients will still receive their regular meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Floydada Senior Citizens News

Body LU ANN COLLINS | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON Thank you to all who ordered a meal from the Senior Citizens Center’s fundraiser on Friday, June 9, 2022. And thank you to those who gave a monetary donation.

TxDOT to seek public comment on EV infrastructure plan Charging stations planned for Floyd County in year one

Body The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on an electric vehicle infrastructure plan that would add hundreds of new charging stations statewide. Texas will receive a total of $407.

UPCOMING

Body EARN YOUR TEXAS FOOD HANDLER’S CARD A Food Handlers Safety Class will be held Friday, June 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Floyd County Extension Office in Floydada, located at 122 E. California St. Cost is $20. To register contact Natalie Snowden at (806) 983-4912.