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Coming up this weekend: 39th annual Punkin Days, Oct. 10

Coming up this weekend: 39th annual Punkin Days, Oct. 10

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Coming up this weekend: 39th annual Punkin Days, Oct. 10

Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Floydada’s Punkin Days have been a fall staple for almost four decades, and this year promises to be as big as ever for the Pumpkin Capital of the United States.Hosted by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce, most of the events will take place on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. around the courthouse...
Lockney Longhorn Marching Band had their first big competition of the year, Denver City’s Tumbleweed Marching Classic, Oct. 3, and the Lockney musicians finished 1st in 1A-4A Prelims, won Outstanding 1A-4A Brass, and finished 1st/ Grand Champions of the 1A- 4A Division in Finals. The Lockney Marching Band will now compete in the Lubbock “Westerner” Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 10, performing at 10:15 a.m. among a total of 50 bands. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

Lockney Longhorn Marching Band had their first big competition of the year, Denver City’s Tumbleweed Marching Classic, Oct. 3, and the Lockney musicians finished 1st in 1A-4A Prelims, won Outstanding 1A-4A Brass, and finished 1st/ Grand Champions of the 1A- 4A Division in Finals. The Lockney Marching Band will now compete in the Lubbock “Westerner” Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 10, performing at 10:15 a.m. among a total of 50 bands. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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GRAND CHAMPIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
JADYN TORRES WITH ‘THE LIGHT’ | COURTESY PHOTO

JADYN TORRES WITH ‘THE LIGHT’ | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lockney student’s artwork selected for Houston show

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Congratulations go to Jaidyn Torres of Lockney ISD, whose artwork, “The Light,” has been selected to be part of the 2026 txEDCON–TASA / TASB (the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Association of School Boards) Exhibition.

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Whirlwinds defeat Sanford-Fritch 50-44

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Sanford- Fritch for their final pre-district game of the season.The Whirlwinds and Eagles traded blows in the first half.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY FLOYDADA 39TH ANNUAL PUNKIN DAYS Mark your calendars now—fall will soon be here!
LHS National Honor Society welcomes new inductees

LHS National Honor Society welcomes new inductees

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LHS National Honor Society welcomes new inductees

Staff Reports |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Lockney High School National Honor Society welcomed seven new members on Monday, Sept. 29, during the NHS induction ceremony held at the Lockney Methodist Church.
Animal Rescue Friends of Floydada to hold low-cost vaccine clinic, fundraiser

Animal Rescue Friends of Floydada to hold low-cost vaccine clinic, fundraiser

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Animal Rescue Friends of Floydada to hold low-cost vaccine clinic, fundraiser

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Animal Rescue Friends of Floydada (ARFF) has partnered with Tailwaggers 911 Dog Rescue to provide residents with the opportunity to vaccinate their cats and dogs for a low cost and grab a delicious lunch for a good cause.The vaccination clinic and fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9...

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City partners with Texas Communities Group for code enforcement

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The City of Floydada has contracted with Lubbock- based Texas Communities Group to help revitalize and clean up around town through code enforcement compliance.“The partnership will take a large burden off the city in regard to the legal side of enforcement,” Jesse Finley, city manager, said.Texas...
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