UPCOMING

Body LOCKNEY’S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH will hold their annual Winter Bible Study on Sunday, Feb. 13. Dr. Kris Knippa will be teaching the book of Psalms. Bible Study starts are 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will also be served at noon.

USDA allows Emergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres in Floyd County

Body Agricultural producers impacted by drought can now request emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in Floyd County, while still receiving their full rental payment for the land.

USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signups for 2022

Body Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S.

HEAVY HAULING

Body HEAVY HAULING Trucks hauling modules to Floyd County gins (like this one, in Lockney) have been bringing in the cotton as fast as gins can handle it. HESEPERIAN-BEACON

THE FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Body Jourdan (J.D.) Childress was born in Titus County, Texas in 1859. He was the son of Obidiah (O.B.D.) Childress (1929–1909) and his wife Cynthia Ann (1833–1925).

Mangold approves new telehealth service, interim director of nursing in December meeting

Body In the regular monthly meeting of the Mangold Hospital Board on December 15, chief executive officer Vince DiFranco reported on Covid-19, GPO Conversion, Director of Nursing Recruitment and a proposal for a telehealth backup system for the emergency room.

MUSE NEWS

Body Floyd County’s local archive benefits researchers from all over.

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET

Body The Lockney Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Lockney Elementary School Cafetorium, returning to in-person after being held virtually last year due to Covid concerns. Pete Christy, sports director at KCBD Channel 11, was the keynote speaker.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body FEBRUARY 3: Club Officer meeting 6 p.m. @ Dairy Queen - Floydada 7: 4-H Club Meeting 6 p.m. @ UC MARCH 3: Club Officer meeting 6 p.m. @ Main Street Pizza 7: 4-H Club Meeting 6 p.m. @ UC APRIL 9: District Rifle Contest 21: Duds to Dazzle & Fashion Show