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DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Body STAFF REPORTSAUSTIN— The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 1.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers multiple educational programs as the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show, which attracts exhibitors from nationwide and agriculture producers from a fourstate area. | KAY LEDBETTER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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AgriLife Extension provides education at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show Dec. 2–4

Kay Ledbetter |

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Body Continuing education units, market outlooks and beef cattle management on the agendaThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events during the 40th annual Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show, set for Dec. 2-4 at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan, Amarillo.

Strike two: An open letter to Floydada followers and fans

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Strike two: An open letter to Floydada followers and fans

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Body Strike 2: Officials had to remove two of our fans from last night’s basketball game in Whirlwind Gym. This marks the second time we’ve had officials remove one or more of our fans for what they deemed unruly behavior.

SANTA ON MAIN STREET It’ll soon be time for the return of Santa Claus to downtown Lockney, on Saturday, Dec. 6. | COURTESY ART

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Christmas on Main coming up Dec. 6 in Lockney

Liz Adams |

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Body As the holidays approach, the Lockney Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for Christmas on Main, which will take place at Happy State Bank 7 p.m. Dec. 6.

Santa on the Square set for Dec. 11 in Floydada

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Santa on the Square set for Dec. 11 in Floydada

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Body Get your lists ready— Santa is coming to Floydada!The Floydada Chamber of Commerce is meeting this week to finalize details about its upcoming annual holiday celebration on the courthouse square.

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2025 Community Calendar

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.

Plans underway for Santa on the Square in Floydada

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Plans underway for Santa on the Square in Floydada

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Body Get your lists reader—Santa is coming to Floydada!The Floydada Chamber of Commerce is meeting this week to finalize details about its upcoming annual holiday celebration on the courthouse square.

Hesperian-Beacon publisher Kay Ellington (right) presented prizes to top winners in this year’s longrunning Football Contest on Saturday. From left: Boyd Lee of Lockney, Brent Sanders and Daniel Diaz of Floydada. Winner not pictured was O’Brian Diaz. FULL DETAILS, PAGE 8 | HESPERIAN-BEACON PHOTO

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IN THE MONEY

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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The Floyd County Sheriff's Office was selected to participate in the nationwide 2025 Chevy First Responder program, thanks to Bill Wells Chevrolet of Plainview. Through this program, they have received a $500 sponsorship check, presented last week to Sheriff Paul Raissez (right). | COURTESY PHOTO

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NATIONWIDE HONOR

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Body COMMUNITY THANKSGIVINNG SERVICE will be hosted by Floydada Methodist Church, 203 W. Kentucky Street, on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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