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From the gardenFruit trees are pruned with the goal of promoting fruit production of highest quality.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Railroad Commission of Texas completes digitization of 100 million records
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The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) began 2026 by surpassing a major milestone: digitizing more than 100 million oil and gas records.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO
AgriLife Extension to offer Center Point training in March in Lubbock, Canyon
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon.The March 3 training will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Mangold Board plans for health fair at Lockney Elementary
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At the regular meeting of the Lockney General Hospital District board on Jan. 28, 2026, members of the board discussed a possible tax abatement agreement with South Plains Wind Energy, and spoke about an upcoming health fair at Lockney Elementary.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
RENAMED The Floydada Economic Development Center (EDC), with the help of its director Ryan Crowe, initiated a plan to donate the FloydadaTechnology Center building to Floydada Collegiate ISD, to be renamed the AnnieTaylorTechnology Center. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Floydada names ATC to honor Annie Taylor
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As part of its annual homecoming and Willson Lecture Series earlier this month, Plainview-based Wayland Baptist University hosted festivities in Floydada at which the city’s technology center was renamed in memory of Wayland alumna and Floydada educator Annie Taylor, who...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
MEET THE CANDIDATES
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The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon reached out to all candidates in contested county races, with the opportunity for each to share standard information and a headshot. In the race for Floyd County treasurer, candidate Erika Rangel did not respond by the deadline.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Old Settlers Reunion receives a new date
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An event that many look forward to every year is being moved to an earlier date this year. According to Dorothy Turner, director of the Floyd County Museum, the Old Settlers Reunion will take place on Saturday, May 16.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Ballots set for city councils, school boards
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THOSE WITH UNCONTESTED RACES WILL CANCEL ELECTIONSKAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections in Floyd County. The deadline to file was Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
FINISHING IN 4TH Following their loss to Dimmitt Feb. 10, the Lady Winds finish the season in fourth place in the district standings. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
Lady Winds begin playoffs against Farwell in Dimmitt
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RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds hosted Abernathy on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to build momentum for their upcoming playoff game, while the Whirlwinds sought to stay alive in the playoff race.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Lady Winds to play Farwell Lady Blue in the 2A Bi-District round in Dimmitt
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RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN BEACON The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds traveled to New Home on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Whirlwinds and Lady Winds aimed to improve their position in the district standings and earn victories over the Leopards and Lady Leopards.
Thursday, February 12, 2026