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It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

Adam Russell |
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Body Every fall pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit.Joe Masabni, Ph.D.
Floydada post office holds contest to sell Breast Cancer stamps in October

Floydada post office holds contest to sell Breast Cancer stamps in October

Floydada post office holds contest to sell Breast Cancer stamps in October

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Thanks to a decadeslong push to increase awareness of breast cancer and to help fund research, most Americans now associate October—and the color pink—with the campaign.The U.S. Postal Service has also been active in raising funds, with millions of dollars generated to date.
CUTEST OVERALL COSTUME Felicia with Sage and Nitro

CUTEST OVERALL COSTUME Felicia with Sage and Nitro

Floydada’s 2025 Punkin’ Days a huge success

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The 38th annual Punkin’ Days, held in Floydada Saturday, Oct. 11, was a big success. The weather was perfect for all the attendees to have a fun-filled day and seeing what all the buzz about Floydada’s famous pumpkins is all about.
FLOYD FLIPPERS The Floyd County 4-H Grilling Games participants had a good time helping with the Punkin Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 11. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTOS

FLOYD FLIPPERS The Floyd County 4-H Grilling Games participants had a good time helping with the Punkin Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 11. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTOS

Lockney Longhorn Parent Club sets auditions for “Lockney’s Got Talent”

Liz Adams |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Registration has been extended to Oct. 20, and auditions are being scheduled for the Lockney Longhorn Parent Club to select Lockney ISD students and staff members for a role in “Lockney’s Got Talent,” to be presented Nov. 8.
Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

James Long |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Texas faces a threat that is adaptable, pervasive, and alarmingly expensive: the feral pig (Sus scrofa), known variously as wild hogs, wild boars, or razorbacks. This invasive exotic species has populations estimated in the millions, and the damage they inflict can be severe.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Body IT’S HERE! Floydada’s Punkin Days 2025 is this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11, all day on the Floyd County courthouse square. Lots of food and craft vendors and fun family contests and activities will be held all day. Contest winners will be announced at 3 p.m. under the pavilion.
Rival takes the stage for 38th Annual Floydada Punkin Days Oct. 11

Rival takes the stage for 38th Annual Floydada Punkin Days Oct. 11

Rival takes the stage for 38th Annual Floydada Punkin Days Oct. 11

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Body West Texas Tejano and country band Rival is set to play for the 38th annual Floydada Punkin Days street dance downtown at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Bass player Raymond Lee Everett said he is looking forward to performing in his hometown.“I grew up in Floydada,” said Everett.
CROWING ABOUT FLOYDADA IN DC, left, was Floydada EDC director Ryan Crowe, who took a local pumpkin with him as a presentation to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. | COURTESY

CROWING ABOUT FLOYDADA IN DC, left, was Floydada EDC director Ryan Crowe, who took a local pumpkin with him as a presentation to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. | COURTESY

Floydada EDC presents pumpkin to Sen. Cruz

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Body Every fall thousands of pumpkins are shipped from Floydada, Texas to cities far and wide. For the second year in a row, that includes Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.On Sept.
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