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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
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.Billed as America’s last traditional big top circus, the...
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
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.The cooperative’s board of directors approved returning more than $35 million in patronage,...
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
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.Floydada set the tone early with three runs in the first inning, then added six...
SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

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SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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
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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