UPCOMING

FLOYD COUNTY BURN IN EFFECT has been extended effective April 17, 2025 by the Floyd County commissioners court.

Floyd County over the past twelve months

BARBARA ANDERSON AND KAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACON JANUARYThe year in Floyd County began with a leadership transition in Lockney, with Lockney ISD superintendent Jim Baum announcing his retirement. Baum came to Lockney in 2017 to begin his first term as a superintendent.

Two-chile-pod beef stew

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMAs we flip our calendars to 2026, even with the warm, sunny days we have been experiencing, we will eventually settle into colder days.So what do we do to sustain ourselves?

After-Christmas care

CUISINE & CULTUREDecorations are being taken down and boxed, ready for next year’s holiday season, so now, what to do with those living or fresh cut Christmas trees and ornamental plants after the season has passed?Living Christmas trees can be placed in the landscape.

Who is an artist?

COMMENTARYWhat does it take to be an artist? You just call yourself an artist.

Floydada Whirlwinds

Lady Winds begin district with back-toback wins; Whirlwinds prepare for Anton

The Floydada Lady Winds are 2-0 to begin district play this week. The Lady Winds began the district portion of their schedule against the Ralls Lady Rabbits on Dec. 16.

WHIRLWINDS RISE

Floydada Collegiate ISD students take lead on path to successTurning a low-performing school around and charting a new path to academic success doesn’t come down to one thing — and it doesn’t happen overnight.

Longhorns to compete in Gruver tournament; Lady Horns to compete in Ralls tournament

RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Longhorns traveled to Denver City on Dec. 16 to take on the Mustangs. The Longhorns entered the game hoping to build momentum toward the Christmas break. The two teams traded leads throughout different points in the game.