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REMEMBERING CATHY The late Cathy Graham is shown in this photo in front of her store. The operations of Cathy's Floral and Gifts has now been taken over by her longtime best friend, Candy Edwards. | COURTESY PHOTO

REMEMBERING CATHY The late Cathy Graham is shown in this photo in front of her store. The operations of Cathy's Floral and Gifts has now been taken over by her longtime best friend, Candy Edwards. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada floral shop legacy continues under new owner

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body When Candy Edwards began working with her longtime best friend, Cathy Graham, at Cathy’s Florals and Gifts in Floydada, she didn’t plan on becoming the owner of the business that has been a mainstay in the community for 21 years.
FAMILY FUN Christmas-themed activities, refreshments, and crafts will be among the family-friendly fun events during Christmas in the Canyon 2025, according to executive director Adam Harris. | COURTESY PHOTO

FAMILY FUN Christmas-themed activities, refreshments, and crafts will be among the family-friendly fun events during Christmas in the Canyon 2025, according to executive director Adam Harris. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Come out to the Canyon on December Saturday evenings

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center will host its second annual Christmas in the Canyon on Saturday nights through December.Attendees can expect several Christmas-themed activities, according to executive director Adam Harris.

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LLANO VISIT STAYS OPEN HOUSE

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body DATE Saturday, January 10, 2026TIME 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PLACE 902 & 904 Garrison St., Floydada, TX 79235OWNERS Llano Vista Properties and Llano Vista StaysCONTACT Scott Crone, (806)790-0392 Wesley Anderson, (806) 559-0012

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body SANTA ON THE SQUARE Floydada’s annual Santa on the Square and Christmas parade will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Floyd County Courthouse.
STAY AND WORK IN FLOYDADA Two new residences are nearing completion at the central intersection of U.S. Highways 62 and 70 in Floydada. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

STAY AND WORK IN FLOYDADA Two new residences are nearing completion at the central intersection of U.S. Highways 62 and 70 in Floydada. | HESPERIAN-BEACON

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New 2-story apartment development opens in Floydada

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body Two striking new buildings, one green and one black, are going up at the intersection of Highway 62 and 70 in Floydada.These are brand-new apartments in Floydada and one of only a few twostory residential units in the entire county.
Whirlwinds to compete in Childress Tournament, Lady Winds prepare for Tulia

Whirlwinds to compete in Childress Tournament, Lady Winds prepare for Tulia

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Whirlwinds to compete in Childress Tournament, Lady Winds prepare for Tulia

Russ Morris |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body The Floydada Lady Winds hoops team competed in the Roosevelt Cottonfield Classic over the weekend. The Lady Winds were hoping to avenge their 68-28 loss to Whitharral earlier in the week and build momentum for the rest of the season.
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