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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU JAN. 20 – JAN. 23

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body TUESDAY Breakfast –Breakfast sandwich, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast – Waffles, sausage or yogurt, mixed fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Frito pie, beans, tomato cup, apple slices,...
FERAL HOGS, with a population that continues to explode across the state, could play a role in the spread of NewWorld screwworm, heightening concerns for livestock and wildlife. | COURTESY PHOTO

FERAL HOGS, with a population that continues to explode across the state, could play a role in the spread of NewWorld screwworm, heightening concerns for livestock and wildlife. | COURTESY PHOTO

Screwworm threat adds new concern to Texas’ feral hog problem

Emmy Powell |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body An invasive species that already costs Texas billions each year is now tied to an even greater threat. Feral hogs, with a population that continues to explode across the state, could play a role in the spread of New World screwworm, heightening concerns for livestock and wildlife.

Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https:// apps. texastribune.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Information From America250.org
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration, today launched its latest tentpole program, America Gives, a nationwide initiative designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in U.S. history.
JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

Floyd County gins report improved cotton yields

Barbara Anderson And Kay Ellington |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body Across the Floyd County area, cotton gins are reporting that this year’s harvest shows an improvement over last year. Earlier this week, the Hesperian-Beacon reached out to area cotton gins to determine how this year’s harvest was coming along. Here’s a brief recap.
NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Body Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept.
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