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BEEF SEMINAR The 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 is expected to attract between 1,800 and 2,000 participants to hear the latest on emerging topics and best management practices. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

BEEF SEMINAR The 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 is expected to attract between 1,800 and 2,000 participants to hear the latest on emerging topics and best management practices. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course tackles markets, herd management Aug. 4-6

Kay Ledbetter |
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Body Maximizing high calf prices, weather, markets and New World screwworm among hot topicsCOLLEGE STATION — High calf prices,unpredictable weather and a new threat will headline the general session of the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S. Main, Lockney, Mon.–Thurs., 1–5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. –1 p.m.
At the 97th Texas FFA Convention June 20–July 4 in Fort Worth, Lockney students earning the Lone Star Degree were (from left) Nickolas Cervantes, Emma Nelson, Rylee Austin and Adrian Jimenez. READ MORE, PAGE 5

At the 97th Texas FFA Convention June 20–July 4 in Fort Worth, Lockney students earning the Lone Star Degree were (from left) Nickolas Cervantes, Emma Nelson, Rylee Austin and Adrian Jimenez. READ MORE, PAGE 5

A ABOVE LONE STARS FROM LOCKNEY

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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POPE PUMPED TO PROCESS “He’s always wanted to do this,”said Kyra Pope regarding the passion her husband, Brayden, brings to their new custom-meat processing venture in Lockney. “We are enjoying being able to work together as a family,” she said. “Everything we process is straight from ranch to table.”The outfit just shipped out their first boxes in time for July 4 barbecues. | COURTESY PHOTO

POPE PUMPED TO PROCESS “He’s always wanted to do this,”said Kyra Pope regarding the passion her husband, Brayden, brings to their new custom-meat processing venture in Lockney. “We are enjoying being able to work together as a family,” she said. “Everything we process is straight from ranch to table.”The outfit just shipped out their first boxes in time for July 4 barbecues. | COURTESY PHOTO

Meet the folks behind Lockney’s Pope Meat Company

Liz Adams |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Body After more than a decade working in meat processing and experience with the successful Pope Barbeque catering company, Brayden Pope has opened a new family business in Lockney called Pope Meat Company, which provides processing for local farmers and ranchers.
Lake Mackenzie is located in Briscoe County, 12 miles northwest of Silverton and 27 miles east of Tulia. Operated by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority, the lake was created to furnish water to member cities of Floydada, Lockney, Silverton and Tulia. Recent rains have helped replenish lake levels. | COURTESY PHOTO REPLENISHING RAINS

Lake Mackenzie is located in Briscoe County, 12 miles northwest of Silverton and 27 miles east of Tulia. Operated by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority, the lake was created to furnish water to member cities of Floydada, Lockney, Silverton and Tulia. Recent rains have helped replenish lake levels. | COURTESY PHOTO REPLENISHING RAINS

Lake Mackenzie sees 10-foot rise

Liz Adams |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Body Lake Mackenzie, a vital water source for Floyd and Briscoe Counties, has reached depths of 74 feet after quite a bit of rain has continued to fall in the area. Last year at this time, the lake was at 64.70 feet, indicating a rise of over 10 feet.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Body FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is open for the summer. Regular days are Tuesday–Sunday, 12 noon–5 p.m. Entry fee is $3.75 per person.
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