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THE SORGHUM CROP is at different stages of growth across Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley ready for harvest and the Panhandle finishing planting. | LAURA MCKENZIE, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

THE SORGHUM CROP is at different stages of growth across Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley ready for harvest and the Panhandle finishing planting. | LAURA MCKENZIE, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body For much of the sorghum- growing regions of the state, the arrival of rain and the amount that fell have dictated this year’s outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.
PRODUCERS CO-OP MANAGER Jeff Kler shared a family portrait taken with his wife, Jay, and their children. | COURTESY PHOTO

PRODUCERS CO-OP MANAGER Jeff Kler shared a family portrait taken with his wife, Jay, and their children. | COURTESY PHOTO

New Floydada PCE general manager Kler plants seeds for success

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body Sterling, Colorado, native Jeff Kler recently took on his new role as the general manager for the Producers Co-Op Elevator in Floydada, previously held by Seth Stephens.
HARMONY PLAINS SINGING SCHOOL, which first meet in 1964, will gather again in Cone, Texas, July 20–25. | LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

HARMONY PLAINS SINGING SCHOOL, which first meet in 1964, will gather again in Cone, Texas, July 20–25. | LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

Harmony Plains Singing School plans 61st session in July

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body This summer Cone, Texas, will once again welcome visitors to the Harmony Plains Singing School for a week-long church camp at the old schoolhouse that was built there in 1923. The camp, founded in 1964, will hold its 61st session July 20–25.

Floyd County plans July 4 celebrations

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and the Floydada Chamber of Commerce are joining forces with the Serrato Sisters to invite residents to a family-friendly outdoor community event at 214 S Main St., Friday, July 4.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon–5 p.m. Entry fee is $3.75 per person. Private parties are available. Deposit fee is $100 plus $150 rental fee for 2 hours. For more info contact Martha Garza, (806) 685-0862.
NEW PASTOR Floydada Methodist Church has announced that they have a new pastor, Hunter Hawkins. He is moving to Floydada along with wife, Karleigh, and sons Kactus and Koast. Hawkins will lead his first worship service Sunday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW PASTOR Floydada Methodist Church has announced that they have a new pastor, Hunter Hawkins. He is moving to Floydada along with wife, Karleigh, and sons Kactus and Koast. Hawkins will lead his first worship service Sunday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW PASTOR

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body NEW PASTOR Floydada Methodist Church has announced that they have a new pastor, Hunter Hawkins. He is moving to Floydada along with wife, Karleigh, and sons Kactus and Koast. Hawkins will lead his first worship service Sunday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m.

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

Joy Dalrymple
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Body IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The center is now called the Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center. Our motto is…” Bringing the Community Together!”“BINGO NIGHT” held every 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Center (118 W. College Street). Come join us for lots of fun.
Summer platter fine fare for warm days

Summer platter fine fare for warm days

Summer platter fine fare for warm days

Angelina L
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Body Temperatures are rising. These are the days, be it a worknight, or a lazy weekend spent in the garden, when all I crave is cool and refreshing fruit. Paired with a few staples, such as cheese and crackers, I can easily make this a light meal.
Drought tolerant tea gardens

Drought tolerant tea gardens

Drought tolerant tea gardens

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Body From the gardenLast week’s column highlighted the garden herbs peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, and fennel. Teas made from herbs in today’s column are more unusual since they are drought tolerant plants often grown in xeric, low water-use, gardens.
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