Hesperian-Beacon publisher Kay Ellington (right) presented prizes to top winners in this year’s longrunning Football Contest on Saturday. From left: Boyd Lee of Lockney, Brent Sanders and Daniel Diaz of Floydada. Winner not pictured was O’Brian Diaz. FULL DETAILS, PAGE 8 | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO
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The Floyd County Sheriff's Office was selected to participate in the nationwide 2025 Chevy First Responder program, thanks to Bill Wells Chevrolet of Plainview. Through this program, they have received a $500 sponsorship check, presented last week to Sheriff Paul Raissez (right). | COURTESY PHOTO
NATIONWIDE HONOR
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UPCOMING
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVINNG SERVICE will be hosted by Floydada Methodist Church, 203 W. Kentucky Street, on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Floyd County AgriLife invites Lockney and Floydada families to ‘Play in the Park’
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Floyd County AgriLife is gearing up for two free “Play in the Park” events from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lockney City Park and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Floydada City Park Nov. 22.
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SANTA ON MAIN STREET It’ll soon be time for the return of Santa Claus to downtown Lockney, on Saturday, Dec. 6. | 2024 PHOTO COURTESY OF D’LYN MORRIS President D’Lyn Morris. “Santa will be here, and it will be fun for all ages. Bring the whole family.”
Lockney Chamber presents Christmas on Main
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As the holidays approach, the Lockney Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for Christmas on Main, which will take place at Happy State Bank 7 p.m. Dec. 6.
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Special sides for your Thanksgiving table
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Candles, burlap table runners, and mini pumpkins— they all lend an assist to in setting a festive Thanksgiving table, but it’s really the side dishes we all want to see. And a beautiful roasted turkey deserves the best side dishes to accompany it on the Thanksgiving table.
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Estate sales tell all
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The 501If you’ve ever attended an estate sale, you’ve traipsed through someone’s home and taken an intimate look at how they lived. Sometimes they’re still alive somewhere, but not in the home they once held dear. Chances are you don’t-didn’t know them.
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Chemistry in the garden
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From the gardenVibrant color palettes of autumn are arriving in West Texas.
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Whirlwinds, Lady Winds take on Roosevelt and Plains
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The Floydada Lady Winds traveled to Spur last weekend to compete in the Spur Queen of the Court Tournament.
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Floydada CISD recognizes students and staff at November board meeting
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At the Floydada Collegiate ISD October board meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, students and staff were recognized for their hard work.Students of the Month recognized from Duncan Collegiate Elementary were third graders Alicce White and Jaxon Fipps.
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