Playa Field Day highlighting grass buffers to be held October 14

Body The final Ogallala Commons Playa Field Day for 2025 will focus on a plant that holds the world together—grass, the role of grasses as buffers, and their importance to playa water quality and wildlife.

Wayland Baptist University selected for episode of Meg Ryan TV show

Body PLAINVIEW— Wayland Baptist University has been selected to be featured in an upcoming episode of “Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan,” a nationally broadcast Public Television program that showcases institutions and individuals blending relevant academics with value-driven learning.

Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

Body For those of you who love the umami flavor of a rich sautéed mushroom or perhaps a good steakhouse blooming onion, this recipe is for you.I don’t fry a lot of our foods, but this is one I will make an exception for.

The 501

Body Okie-centric hymn humorAn Okie friend of mine with a divinity degree has long threatened to produce a redneck version of the Holy Bible. Occasionally he tests the waters by sharing sample verses on Facebook.Is Okie derogatory? Should I say Sooner? The nuances escape me.

Jerusalem artichokes in full bloom right now

Body From the gardenJerusalem artichokes are perennials that are in full bloom right now but tubers are not ready to be harvested. The common name, Jerusalem, was likely transliterated into English from the Italian word for sunflower, girasole.

Whirlwinds fall to Hale Center 62-8, shift focus to District

Body The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Hale Center last week for their final pre-district game of the season. The Whirlwinds came into the game looking to secure their first win of the season and gain momentum heading into their bye week.

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU OCT. 6 – OCT. 10

Body MONDAY Breakfast – Strawberry toaster pastry, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, Honey Cheerios w/graham crackers, Lucky Charms cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Popcorn chicken potato bowl w/roll, The Ultimate three cheese panini, down home...

ATTENDANCE MATTERS AT FCISD

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Floydada XC teams impress at Lubbock ISD Invitational, prepare for District meet

Body The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds cross country teams traveled to Lubbock last week to compete in the Lubbock ISD Invitational. This was the final chance for the runners to prepare for the upcoming district meet.