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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

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

IN THE MONEY

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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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

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

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Body 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!
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.”

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

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Body 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.
Special sides for your Thanksgiving table

Special sides for your Thanksgiving table

Special sides for your Thanksgiving table

Angelina L
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Body 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.
Estate sales tell all

Estate sales tell all

Estate sales tell all

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Body 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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