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THE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS SERIES will be held online in June and July. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY KAY LEDBETTER

THE DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS SERIES will be held online in June and July. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY KAY LEDBETTER

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Online Drought Management and Economics Series set for June, July

Kay Ledbetter,
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and agents in the Panhandle and South Plains will be conducting an online economics series related to drought management in beef operations. The dates are June 15, July 6 and July 27.

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Panhandle Parade of Breeds junior livestock show to be held

J. Bass
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body The 40th Panhandle Parade of Breeds junior heifer and steer show will be held June 16, 17 and 18 at the Ollie Liner Center, Plainview, Texas. The barn opens at 12 noon Thursday for arrival of heifers and steers. All Mini breeds must be checked in on Thursday.
Southwestern goulash a summer-season stew

Southwestern goulash a summer-season stew

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Southwestern goulash a summer-season stew

Food Bytes Angekina Larue
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body Each spring and summer I feel challenged to cook and eat as many fresh, gorgeous, colorful vegetables I can get my hands on. But I still get hungry for thick, hearty concoctions to put on the table.
FROM BLUEBONNETS TO BLUE RIBBONS, the annual Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion is a colorful place to view and appreciate wildflower arrangements and to learn about the natural beauty of Floyd County. Carolyn Cunningham's gathering of blossoms in a vintage soda bottle took top honors at the 2022 show. BELOW: Wildflower judge Willa Finley (in hat and blue T-shirt) visits with museum director Dorothy Turner and volunteers during the 2022 event. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 3 | HESPERIAN-BEACON

FROM BLUEBONNETS TO BLUE RIBBONS, the annual Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion is a colorful place to view and appreciate wildflower arrangements and to learn about the natural beauty of Floyd County. Carolyn Cunningham's gathering of blossoms in a vintage soda bottle took top honors at the 2022 show. BELOW: Wildflower judge Willa Finley (in hat and blue T-shirt) visits with museum director Dorothy Turner and volunteers during the 2022 event. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 3 | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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OLD SETTLERS DAY 2022 RESULTS winning Wildflowers

Barbara Brannon
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body “I DON’T KNOW OF ANYONE ELSE who does a competition like this anywhere,” said wildflower aficionado and Floyd County native Willa Finley, who has judged the wildflower arranging contest for the Floyd County Old Settlers Reunion for many years.
INDEPENDENCE BALL will feature an all-star lineup at the Unity Center in Muncy July 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

INDEPENDENCE BALL will feature an all-star lineup at the Unity Center in Muncy July 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Sollis and Sidekicks to host Independence Ball July 8

Staff Reports
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body On Friday, July 8, 2022, Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All-Star Band will liven up the Floyd County Friends’ Unity Center, on U.S. Hwy. 70, halfway between Lockney and Floydada, Texas.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Body FLOYDADA CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE will be held Saturday, June 19 beginning at 8 a.m. though 5 p.m. Clean out your closets, garages and junk drawers. The Floydada Chamber will be publicizing the event in weeks prior to the activity online and in print.

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Floydada FFA holds End of Year Awards Banquet

Alejandra Ramirez,
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Body The Floydada FFA End of Year Awards Banquet was held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 16 in the Floydada Collegiate High School Cafete-ria. A barbecue meal was served along with a sundae bar. Awards, scholarships and recognition was given to all the Floydada FFA students.
2022 Quilt and Bonnet Show winners

2022 Quilt and Bonnet Show winners

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2022 Quilt and Bonnet Show winners

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Body The People’s Choice – Stacy Reeves (pictured above) The Antique People's Choice – Ethelyn Vernon The People's Choice Bonnet – Ethelyn Vernon Quilt Pieced- 1st place – Giseele Brock – Rick Rack, 2nd place – Sandy Moore – Love that Cotton, 3rd place – Betty Henrick – Quatre...
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