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S’MORE IN PROGRESS in his right hand, Conner Baskerville roasts a marshmallow to add to his graham cracker and chocolate. The occasion was a cookout at Doans, Texas on Saturday, May 1, the evening before the 143rd Doan’s May Picnic. In the background is Jeff Bearden’s authentic chuck wagon and a U. S. Flag with 36 stars, true to the era of the trail drives that crossed at nearby Doan’s Crossing. Historic Doans is 16 miles north of Vernon. | HANABA MUNN WELCH

S’MORE IN PROGRESS in his right hand, Conner Baskerville roasts a marshmallow to add to his graham cracker and chocolate. The occasion was a cookout at Doans, Texas on Saturday, May 1, the evening before the 143rd Doan’s May Picnic. In the background is Jeff Bearden’s authentic chuck wagon and a U. S. Flag with 36 stars, true to the era of the trail drives that crossed at nearby Doan’s Crossing. Historic Doans is 16 miles north of Vernon. | HANABA MUNN WELCH

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S’MORE IN PROGRESS

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
S’MORE IN PROGRESS 

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Whirlwinds’ season ends in Area Round

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds took on the New Home Leopards for their 2A Division 1 area round matchup at Wayland Baptist University, after sweeping the Sanford Fritch Eagles in Hodgetown April 29 to advance.Game 1 of the area round began with Floydada as the visiting team.

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TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE SOFTBALL POLL CLASS 2A DIVISION 1

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
May 10, 20261. Ganado2. Floydada 3. Thorndale4. Groveton5. Cisco6. Honey Grove7. Union Grove8. Bosqueville9T. Colorado City9T. Axtell9T. Danbury9T. Joaquin9T. Alba-Golden9T. Flatonia9T. Alvord9T. Abernathy1. Shiner2. Lipan3. Sundown4. Como-Pickton5. Muenster6. Burton7. Reagan County8.

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Lockney Hospital Board discusses new grant

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lockney General Hospital board of directors held their regular meeting on April 29, 2026 in the hospital conference room.The meeting was called to order by board president Brent Barker at 12:25 p.m. in the hospital conference room, following a meal and invocation by Marlon McDonald.Present at...
Lockney awards track competitor’s diploma early

Lockney awards track competitor’s diploma early

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Lockney awards track competitor’s diploma early

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
STORY AND PHOTO BY FRED CERVANTES | FACEBOOKEnd of school schedules looked a little different in Lockney today, Wednesday, May 13.Tradition says graduation happens on Friday night… but for runner Daniel Alvarado, the call to represent his school, his family and his town on the State track stage in...
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