UPCOMING

Body TOYS FOR TOTS, ages 1 through 12 years old) is being held by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. NEW UNWRAPPED toys and donations are welcomed and appreciated. You may drop off items at 125 E. California Street through Dec. 15.

CUT-YOUR-OWN CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS IN TEXAS

Body Go Texan and the Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association (TCTGA) encourage families to celebrate the holiday season with a Texas-grown Christmas tree this year.

Comedian William Lee Martin’s ‘Return of the Nutcracker’ comes to the Fair Theater in Plainview Dec. 17

Body Comedian William Lee Martin will bring his annual Christmas standup comedy spectacular and variety show “The Return of the Nutcracker—Putting the Fun in Dysfunctional Family Christmas” to Plainview’s Fair Theater, 717 Broadway, on Friday, Dec. 17.

Harvest progress nearing 75% as High Plains receives first freeze

Body he High Plains has finally recorded its first, widespread freeze, which will set the stage for producers to make their final push toward completing the 2021 harvest.

Lubbock area game wardens organizing for mule deer saturation patrol

Body Between Nov. 20 and 28, Lubbock area game wardens will dedicate extra patrol hours and state resources to the mule deer hunting season.

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body NOVEMBER 29-30: Swine Validation 30: October point sheet due *UC = Unity Center, CEO = County Extension Office

Floydada FFA Spotlight ASHLYN GREEN

Body Ashlyn Green, a senior at Floydada Collegiate High School, is the daughter of Robby and Sherre Green. She has been a part of the Floydada FFA for four years. “What I like most about being in FFA and Ag is being able to learn new things each and every day,” said Green.

TxDOT sidewalk project to begin in Floydada

Body The Texas Department of Transportation announced the start of a project to improve sidewalks and curb ramps in Floyd County this month, weather permitting.

Thanksgiving drivers urged to move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles

Body As they travel Texas roadways during this Thanksgiving holiday, motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks.