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PUNKIN PAGEANT Miss Floydada Royalty will host a Miss Pumpkin contest with registration at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Floyd County Courthouse Pavilion. The contest will begin at 9 a.m. and include divisions for Baby, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss. To register early or find out more information, call Kim Cuellar at (806) 685-6885.

PUNKIN PAGEANT Miss Floydada Royalty will host a Miss Pumpkin contest with registration at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Floyd County Courthouse Pavilion. The contest will begin at 9 a.m. and include divisions for Baby, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss. To register early or find out more information, call Kim Cuellar at (806) 685-6885.

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Chamber plans 39th annual Punkin Days Oct. 10

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Floydada’s Punkin Days have been an autumn 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 on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. around the courthouse square downtown, the...

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY FLOYDADA 39TH ANNUAL PUNKIN DAYS Mark your calendars now—fall will soon be here!
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY ELEMEMTARY PERFECT ATTENDANCE

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY ELEMEMTARY PERFECT ATTENDANCE

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY ELEMEMTARY PERFECT ATTENDANCE

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT! Congratulations go to these Lockney Elementary “Little Longhorns” who had perfect attendance for the entire first six weeks. Showing up everyday matters. These students demonstrated commitment and responsibility by being atschool, on time, and ready to learn each day.

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PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., FloydadaFLOYDADA CISD Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., FloydadaLOCKNEY CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 a.m., City Hall, 218 E. Locust St.,...

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.
Roasted chicken

Roasted chicken

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Roasted chicken– corn chowder

Angelina L
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Corn is a predominate ingredient in Southwestern cuisine. Fresh corn is always better, but if it is not available during the fall and winter when we make more chilies, soups and chowders, frozen corn can be used.
Botanic herb sachets

Botanic herb sachets

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Botanic herb sachets from the garden

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
From the gardenHerb sachets are a sweet-smelling way gardeners can save summer’s herbs.The small pouches filled with any fragrant botanic blend of dried herbs, flower buds or petals can be tucked away in linen closets, bureau drawers, or under pillows.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY FLOYDADA 39TH ANNUAL PUNKIN DAYS Mark your calendars now—fall will soon be here!
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