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PAGES FROM PASTEUP DAYS Dee Leatherman turned the pages of Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon issues from the 1980s, recalling the detailed process of composing newspaper pages when type was produced in long columns to be cut up and pasted onto pages with halftone photographs processed in the darkroom, then transferred onto metal plates for printing. | THE TEXAS SPUR

PAGES FROM PASTEUP DAYS Dee Leatherman turned the pages of Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon issues from the 1980s, recalling the detailed process of composing newspaper pages when type was produced in long columns to be cut up and pasted onto pages with halftone photographs processed in the darkroom, then transferred onto metal plates for printing. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Floydada residents with Spur roots stop in at Spur newspaper office

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
At a newspaper building soon to celebrate a century of service in the community, it’s always gratifying to have surprise visitors who spent part of their working lives within its walls.
Floydada to celebrate 38th Annual Punkin Days Oct. 11

Floydada to celebrate 38th Annual Punkin Days Oct. 11

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Floydada to celebrate 38th Annual Punkin Days Oct. 11

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Area businesses are planning their booths as the Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture prepares to host the 38th Annual Floydada Punkin Days downtown in the “Pumpkin Capital of the USA” Oct. 11.
IT’S PUMPKIN HARVEST TIME again in Floyd County, Texas, with pumpkins of all varieties shipping from various locations in the area, 30 trucks a day.This year, Pumpkin Pyle supplied 100,000 pumpkins for the Dallas Arboretum’s autumn celebration—their 14th year of supplying pumpkins to the arboretum. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PUMPKIN PYLE

IT’S PUMPKIN HARVEST TIME again in Floyd County, Texas, with pumpkins of all varieties shipping from various locations in the area, 30 trucks a day.This year, Pumpkin Pyle supplied 100,000 pumpkins for the Dallas Arboretum’s autumn celebration—their 14th year of supplying pumpkins to the arboretum. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PUMPKIN PYLE

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'Pumpkin Capital USA' shows robust harvest this year

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
This year, “Pumpkin Capital USA” has been busy loading trucks with a bigger and better crop than last year’s. According to Jacob Reddy, Floydada’s Pumpkin Pyle, has had a good harvest.“We have plenty of quality pumpkins,” said Reddy.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LOCKEY CITY COUNCIL has canceled its previously scheduled regular meeting for September and will resume in October.MARK YOUR CALENDARS Floydada’s Punkin Days 2025 will be here before you know it—Saturday, Oct. 11, all day on the Floyd County courthouse square.
BREAKTHROUGH In last week’s victory over Clarendon, the game’s signature play came in the second half when freshman Kason Villarreal broke free for a 98-yard touchdown sprint. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

BREAKTHROUGH In last week’s victory over Clarendon, the game’s signature play came in the second half when freshman Kason Villarreal broke free for a 98-yard touchdown sprint. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Longhorns cruise with 31-6 win over Clarendon

Fred Cervantes |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
After a 47-24 road loss to Quanah a week earlier, the Lockney Longhorns answered with a physical, composed effort Friday night, cruising to a 31-6 victory over Clarendon.

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Playa Field Day highlighting grass buffers to be held October 14

Jim Steiert |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The final Ogallala Commons Playa Field Day for 2025 will focus on a plant that holds the world together—grass, the role of grasses as buffers, and their importance to playa water quality and wildlife.Panhandle residents likely have no idea that water can be polished, but grass buffers surrounding...
Wayland Baptist University selected for episode of Meg Ryan TV show

Wayland Baptist University selected for episode of Meg Ryan TV show

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Wayland Baptist University selected for episode of Meg Ryan TV show

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
PLAINVIEW— Wayland Baptist University has been selected to be featured in an upcoming episode of “Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan,” a nationally broadcast Public Television program that showcases institutions and individuals blending relevant academics with value-driven learning.
Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

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Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

Angelina L
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
For those of you who love the umami flavor of a rich sautéed mushroom or perhaps a good steakhouse blooming onion, this recipe is for you.I don’t fry a lot of our foods, but this is one I will make an exception for. I use the concept of a blooming onion and apply it to preparing mushrooms.
The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Okie-centric hymn humorAn Okie friend of mine with a divinity degree has long threatened to produce a redneck version of the Holy Bible. Occasionally he tests the waters by sharing sample verses on Facebook.Is Okie derogatory? Should I say Sooner? The nuances escape me.
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