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ACADEMIC UIL Floydada CHS academic UIL teams competed at theTexasTech Red Raider Classic on Saturday, Jan. 17. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTOS

ACADEMIC UIL Floydada CHS academic UIL teams competed at theTexasTech Red Raider Classic on Saturday, Jan. 17. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTOS

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Floydada Collegiate High School competes at Red Raider Classic

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Floydada Collegiate High School UIL academic teams competed at Texas Tech for the Red Raider Classic on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.FCHS took 1st place Science Team and 3rd place Math Team, with the following individual results.Noah Fierros took 1st place in Feature Writing, 2nd place in News Writing,...
DAHLEN SILVA flies high at tipoff versus Sudan Jan. 28.

DAHLEN SILVA flies high at tipoff versus Sudan Jan. 28.

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Longhorns and Lady Horns lose district games against Sudan and Olton

Story And Photos By Fred Cervantes |
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Lockney Lady Horns and Longhorns hosted Sudan on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with the games postponed one day due to winter storm Fern. Both Lockney teams were still seeking their first district win of the season as district play continued.The Lady Horns took the court first against the Sudan Nettes.

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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU FEB. 10 – FEB. 13

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TUESDAY Breakfast –Sausage kolache, yogurt, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – BBQ on a bun, corn, cucumbers, rosy applesauce, cookie, milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast – Eggs, biscuit, gravy, bacon or cereal & toast, pears, fruit juice, milkLunch – Chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, carrots, squash, grapes,...

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Longhorns, Lady Horns impress at Plains Invitational

Russ Morris |
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Lockney Longhorns and Lady Horns powerlifting teams traveled to Plains on Thursday, Jan. 29, to compete in the Plains Invitational. Lockney competed against Plains, Slaton, Denver City, Muleshoe, Seminole, Olton, and Tahoka.
BANQUET RESCHEDULED The Lockney Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lockney Elementary School Cafeteria from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 at the door.

BANQUET RESCHEDULED The Lockney Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lockney Elementary School Cafeteria from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 at the door.

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BANQUET RESCHEDULED

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
BANQUET RESCHEDULED
Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

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Celebrate Texas America250 with new exhibit at State Archives

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
AUSTIN— As the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texas joins in recognizing this significant occasion with special events and activities statewide.
Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

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Wayland’s Willson Lectures brings renowned historian Johnson to Floydada Feb. 11 for renaming of Technology Center in honor of alum Annie Taylor

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Wayland Baptist University invites area residents, churches, and alumni to be part of its 2026 Willson Lectures, a multi-day series of academic presentations and ceremonies.
FLOYD HANDLES FERN Floyd County weathered the worst storm since Uri earlier this week. School and business closings and delays kept the communities safe and warm. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYD HANDLES FERN Floyd County weathered the worst storm since Uri earlier this week. School and business closings and delays kept the communities safe and warm. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ERCOT 1, Fern 0

Compiled From Texas Tribune, Staff Reports
Thursday, January 29, 2026
While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state.The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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