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Remember the birds

Remember the birds

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Remember the birds

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, January 8, 2026
From the gardenJanuary gardens have little to look at, at least plant wise yet the grey skies over winter landscapes are bustling with hungry birds.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU JAN. 7 – JAN. 9

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
MONDAY Breakfast – Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, Cinnamon Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Lucky Charms cereal w/graham crackers, Cocoa Puffs cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Chicken nuggets country fried steak strips & roll, crispy chicken patty sandwich, seasoned...
WHIRLWINDS WIN The Floydada Whirlwinds opened district play Friday night with a win over Tahoka 41-36. They were to face the Tulia Hornets Tuesday night in a non-district game. | NOAH FIERROS

WHIRLWINDS WIN The Floydada Whirlwinds opened district play Friday night with a win over Tahoka 41-36. They were to face the Tulia Hornets Tuesday night in a non-district game. | NOAH FIERROS

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Lady Winds and Whirlwinds sweep Tahoka

Russ Morris |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs last week for their third district game of the season. The Lady Winds entered the game hoping to avoid losing their third straight game following their stint in the Caprock Classic.

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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU JAN. 13 – JAN. 16

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TUESDAY Breakfast –Omelet & toast or animal crackers & cheese, applesauce, fruit juice, milkLunch – Pulled pork sliders, steamed corn, cucumbers, rosy applesauce, cookie, milkWEDNESDAY Breakfast – Breakfast sandwich or cereal & toast, diced pears, fruit juice, milkLunch – Chicken nuggets, mac &...
Lockney ISD announces powerlifting rules, polices for athletes, fans

Lockney ISD announces powerlifting rules, polices for athletes, fans

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Lockney ISD announces powerlifting rules, polices for athletes, fans

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Earlier this week, Lockney ISD’s Coach Pritchard announced on the school’s Facebook page the following rules and policies for powerlifting athletes and fans.LONGHORNANDLADY POWERLIFTING SEASON 2026 POWERLIFTING EVENT FLOOR ACCESS & SPECTATOR POLICY Purpose To ensure athlete safety, fair...

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Texas A&M Agrilife to host annual Caprock Crop Production Conference

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Texas A&M Agrilife will host its 33rd annual Caprock Crop Production Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center in Muncy (990 FM 786, Lockney).The meeting will begin with coffee and donuts with exhibits available during registration at 7 a.m. From 8 a.m. to noon,...
TRAINING COMING UP The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Potter County will offer the private pesticide applicator training class on Jan. 14, March 18, May 20 and June 10 in Amarillo. | SAM CRAFT/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

TRAINING COMING UP The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Potter County will offer the private pesticide applicator training class on Jan. 14, March 18, May 20 and June 10 in Amarillo. | SAM CRAFT/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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AgriLife Extension offers pesticide applicator training in Amarillo

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TIM SCHNETTLER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICEThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Potter County will offer the private pesticide applicator training class on Jan. 14, March 18, May 20 and June 10 in Amarillo.The cost is $60 and includes all training materials.
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