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SAFE HUNTING Quail hunting season predictions are good. The 2025 scaled quail population survey revealed that population numbers increased across their range. | TPWD PHOTO

SAFE HUNTING Quail hunting season predictions are good. The 2025 scaled quail population survey revealed that population numbers increased across their range. | TPWD PHOTO

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Quail surveys raise expectations for another quality hunting season

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Body Quail hunting season kicked off on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day.

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SPEC Youth tour applications open Nov. 10

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Body High school juniors and seniors compete for a chance to win an allexpense- paid trip to Washington, D.C. The students complete an application, essay questions and virtual interview.

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Floydada and Lockney schools honor veterans Nov. 11

Liz Adams | Hesperian-beacon
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Body FLOYDADA CISD A school program honoring U..S military veterans will be presented at Floydada Collegiate High School, 215 N White St., at 9 a.m. Nov. 11. All veterans and their families are invited to attend the Veterans Day assembly in the high school auditorium.

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS AND DELIGHTS A spooky fun celebration of trick and treating sponsored by Floydada Collegiate ISD, the Floydada Chamber and the Serrato Sisters, will be held at Tyer Stadium, Oct. 31, during halftime of the game vs Post. Wear your costume.
BRANDING AND BUSINESS will be the topics of the Serrato Sisters’ Ladies Night with special guest Pauline Cooper of Ms. Pauline’s Smokin’ Hot Salsa Nov. 1—but the event promises food, fellowship and fun as well. Tickets are still available for the Floydada event. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRANDING AND BUSINESS will be the topics of the Serrato Sisters’ Ladies Night with special guest Pauline Cooper of Ms. Pauline’s Smokin’ Hot Salsa Nov. 1—but the event promises food, fellowship and fun as well. Tickets are still available for the Floydada event. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Serrato Sisters present Ladies Night 2025 with Pauline Cooper

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON Floyd County women are invited to join an evening of support and empowerment hosted by the Serrato Sisters trio at their downtown Floydada venue. Ladies Night 2025 will take place in Floydada this Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at 214 S. Main Street.
KayCee Thiebaud

KayCee Thiebaud

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Lockney council appoints KayCee Thiebaud interim city manager

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body KayCee Thiebaud was appointed by the Lockney City Council to serve as the interim city manager for the City of Lockney for the next nine months, effective Oct. 21, 2025. She has stepped in to take on the role after city manager Buster Poling passed away in late September.
AG RECOGNITION Aaron and Jolee Dietrich, who farm in the Providence community, were among farming and ranching families honored earlier this month with a presentation by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller (left). | COURTESY PHOTO

AG RECOGNITION Aaron and Jolee Dietrich, who farm in the Providence community, were among farming and ranching families honored earlier this month with a presentation by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller (left). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Dietrich farming family recognized for over 100 years in Floyd County

Liz Adams And Barbara Brannon |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Among the 68 farms and ranches statewide that were recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Program Oct.
Marigolds for Día de Muertos

Marigolds for Día de Muertos

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Marigolds for Día de Muertos

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body From the gardenMarigolds, known as Aztec marigolds or Mexican marigolds have a major role in Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebrations. The Día de Muertos origin traces to the Aztecs.
PUMPKIN PLUS PECAN This recipe has a creamier filling than ordinary pumpkin pie, and I used a crust that is embedded with coarsely ground pecans. I love the pumpkin and pecan flavors together! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PUMPKIN PLUS PECAN This recipe has a creamier filling than ordinary pumpkin pie, and I used a crust that is embedded with coarsely ground pecans. I love the pumpkin and pecan flavors together! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Pumpkin pie with pecan crust

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body ANGELINA L aRUE Pumpkin pie with pecan crustI remember how much I loved my grandmother’s pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what I really loved was the whip cream on top!
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