First National Bank of Floydada announces promotions

Body Tom Farris, chairman of First National Bank of Floydada, has announced promotions of three employees. T.K. Farris has been named senior vice president of First National Bank. Farris, a graduate of Texas Christian University, has been with the bank since 2017.

UPCOMING

Body BURN BAN FOR FLOYD COUNTY became effective Monday, Feb. 14. The 90-day burn ban is in effect through May 15 at 11:59 a.m. for the unincorporated areas of Floyd County. If conditions improve, the ban can be rescinded. See burn ban article on front page for more info.

CORRECTION

Body CORRECTION In last week’s page-one feature on new Floydada postmaster Esmeralda Aguirre, we mistakenly ran her headshot in reversed orientation—a mistake that should have been readily evident to us, as there was another photo of Aguirre at work right next to it!

Integrated pest management conference online Feb. 25

Body The annual Spring Pest Management Training will be held Feb. 25 online. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will once again be virtual due to the increase in COVID-19, said the event organizer. The cost is $60, and preregistration is required at https://tx.

Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs

Body Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to sign a contract. The U.S.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body FEBRUARY 24: Rifle Practice 6 p.m. at UC 28: Rifle Practice for 6 p.m. at UC 28: Photography Contest submission due by 5:00 MARCH 3: Club Officer meeting 6 p.m. @ Main Street Pizza 7: 4-H Club Meeting 6 p.m. @ UC APRIL 7: Record Book Training 6 p.m.

Who doesn’t love a meat loaf—especially made ahead?

Body Meal “prep” is a term we hear frequently these days, or at least since before the pandemic. Typically, the preparation involves cooking healthy, whole foods over the weekend, and storing them in individual servings in the fridge or freezer to have ready to go during the week.

Floydada Senior Citizens News

Body The Center is now open three days a week. We are serving lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We offer dine-in, carry-out or delivery. On Wednesdays we will be selling meals to go for $5. Meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays are $7.