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Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https:// apps. texastribune. org/ features/ 2026/texas-march-2026-primary-ballot/...

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2025 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BALL SPONSORS

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

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America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Information From America250.org
Thursday, January 8, 2026
the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration, today launched its latest tentpole program, America Gives, a nationwide initiative designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in U.S. history.America Gives challenges...
JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

JANUARY GINNING Gins in the area are consistently reporting“It’s all due to the moisture the farmers received just at the right time”was the consistent account locally, with tractors and trucks still coming in from fields and gins running steadily. | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

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Floyd County gins report improved cotton yields

Barbara Anderson And Kay Ellington |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Across the Floyd County area, cotton gins are reporting that this year’s harvest shows an improvement over last year. Earlier this week, the Hesperian-Beacon reached out to area cotton gins to determine how this year’s harvest was coming along.
NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

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New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept. 1, but more measures from that period as well as...

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Filings for city councils, school boards begin Jan. 14

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Candidates seeking to have their name placed on the ballot in a local election for either a city council or school board must file a candidate application, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.Some political subdivisions may also require a filing fee and/or a petition in lieu of a...

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UPCOMING

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
LOCKNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE invites you to their annual banquet and Bingo Night. The banquet will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Lockney Elementary School cafeteria. Bring your family and join in for a night filled with games, prizes, live entertainment and food.
FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

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FCISD mourns passing of Dorcas Baker

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
STAFF REPORTSDorcas Baker, age 61, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025. Graveside services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Floydada, according to an obituary notice posted on the website of Moore-Rose Funeral Home.
Heirloom marshmallows

Heirloom marshmallows

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Heirloom marshmallows

Angelina L
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Perhaps you received one of the lovely hot chocolate or cocoa gift baskets folks like to give during the holidays. Take it, or your favorite homemade version, to a new level of warmth by infusing the mix with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.
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