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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

Strong populations and prime conditions set stage for promising dove season

Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Body 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.

Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Body 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.

Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce major investment to support transportation needs

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Body AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan last week with a total projected investment of over $146 billion.

Motley, Dickens Counties welcome all to 102st Reunion & Rodeo, Roaring Springs

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Body 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.

Lockney prepares for Old Fashioned Saturday, Aug. 23

Liz Adams |

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body 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.

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

SEASON PREVIEW

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body SEASON PREVIEW

Floyd County commissioners approve road contract

Compiled From Minutes

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body 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.

TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available

Texas Tribune

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body 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.

FLOYDADA CISD PARENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body 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.

UPCOMING

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Body 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.

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