TEXAS DOVE HUNTERS can look forward to a promising 2025 season. The mourning dove (shown here) is one of three legal game dove species in Texas. For more information on unprotected dove species, go to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website. | TPWD PHOTO
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Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas
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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTThere are some key dates to remember as hunting season is right around the corner.Hunting seasons are set to open on Sept. 1, and there are dates that Texans might be interested in.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce major investment to support transportation needs
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AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan last week with a total projected investment of over $146 billion.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Motley, Dickens Counties welcome all to 102st Reunion & Rodeo, Roaring Springs
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For more than a hundred years, the good folks of Dickens and Motley Counties have been gathering towards the end of long, hot summers to share memories and make new ones—for more than a hundred years.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Lockney prepares for Old Fashioned Saturday, Aug. 23
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The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is ready for fun this weekend at the annual Old Fashioned Saturday on Main Street.This free, all-day event from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SEASON PREVIEW Last Thursday evening, Aug. 14, Lockney fans and faithful assembled at Mitchell Zimmerman Field for“Meet the Longhorns”2025 fall sports teams, cheerleaders, band and mascot. Cheerleader Lily Jimenez was among those helping whip up crowd excitement. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Floyd County commissioners approve road contract
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Floyd County Commissioners discussed and approved a private road contract in Precinct 3 during the regular session of the Floyd County Commissioners Court, held Aug. 11, 2025. An inmate housing contract with the Childress prison was also approved.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available
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SNEHA DEY, EDISON WU AND ROB REID |In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FLOYDADA CISD PARENTS
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Parents please check your email. Robin’s Nest Photography emailed your student’s yearbook proofs to the email you used at registration.You have until Sept. 12 to place your order. If you haven’t received the email yet, give it some time. Please double-check the junk email folder.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.MARK YOUR CALENDARS Lockney’s Old Fashioned Day is coming up Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Main Street in Lockney.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025