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THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

THIRD GRADE poster winners were, from left, Aaliya Henderson, 3rd place; Carson Kellison, 1st place; and Adalynn Perez, 2nd place. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floyd County Soil & Water Conservation District holds poster and essay contest

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body The Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a poster and essay contest for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. This year’s theme was “Soil, Where It All Begins.”Each winner was awarded a medal and a cash prize.
Circus coming to Floydada April 8

Circus coming to Floydada April 8

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Circus coming to Floydada April 8

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you!The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Floydada for two showings on Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the rodeo grounds between Tennessee and Georgia Streets.
ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

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AgTexas Farm Credit Services returns patronage to member-owners following strong year

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.
CHILLYWINDS The game day was cold, but Floydada’s bats heated up to take the win from cross-county rival Lockney March 16. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

CHILLYWINDS The game day was cold, but Floydada’s bats heated up to take the win from cross-county rival Lockney March 16. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Floydada Lady Winds defeat the Lockney Lady Horns in first district outing, 17-0

Story And Photos By Fred Cervantes |
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Floydada’s varsity Lady Winds opened district play in dominant fashion during spring break’s frigid morning, defeating the Lockney Lady Horns 17-0 at Lockney on Monday, March 16, in a game shortened to three innings.
Big Top Circus to perform in Floydada

Big Top Circus to perform in Floydada

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Big Top Circus to perform in Floydada

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you! The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Floydada for two showings on Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds between Tennessee and Georgia Streets.
SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

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SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Lockney Band won the Texas UIL Sweepstakes Award for the fourth year in a row. 
BLUE RIBBON

BLUE RIBBON

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BLUE RIBBON

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Rilynn Hinsley of the Floydada FFA was the class winner with her ABC Steer at the 2026 Rodeo Austin Livestock Show held March 7–28. 
‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

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‘ANYBODY FOR TEA?’

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body Congratulations go to Lockney High School’s One Act Play on their district completion. The troupe finished in 3rd place overall and earned the following awards: Best Lighting; Honorable Mentions to Ryan, Bray, Zummie (silver); and All-Star Cast, Jaime and Siya.

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Whirlwinds to play in Ralls Tournament

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team hosted the O’Donnell Eagles last Tuesday, March 3. The Whirlwinds entered the game with momentum following their performance in the RB3 Roofing Floydada Tournament.
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