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NEW SCALES for weighing cattle were a recent business improvement to benefit from Floydada Economic Development Corporation funding. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW SCALES for weighing cattle were a recent business improvement to benefit from Floydada Economic Development Corporation funding. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada EDC makes summer business grants in agriculture, local dining

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Floydada Economic Development Corporation has had a busy summer, working with local businesses on improvements and upgrades.
LOCKNEY BARBERSHOP

LOCKNEY BARBERSHOP

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LOCKNEY BARBERSHOP

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
LOCKNEY BARBERSHOP The Lockney Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon cutting last week for a new barbershop opening in Lockney. Lockney Barbershop, with four barbers (Malaki Alvis, Angel Saucedo, Anthony Calderon and Ana Zavala), has opened at 110 N. Main Street in Lockney.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.MARK YOUR CALENDARS Floydada’s Punkin Days 2025 will be here before you know it—Saturday, October 11, all day on the Floyd County courthouse square.
FLOYDADA FAITHFUL turned out last Friday at Tyer Stadium for Meet the Whirlwinds to kicxk off the 2025 football season and school year. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FLOYDADA FAITHFUL turned out last Friday at Tyer Stadium for Meet the Whirlwinds to kicxk off the 2025 football season and school year. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLOYDADA FAITHFUL

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
FLOYDADA FAITHFUL turned out last Friday at Tyer Stadium for Meet the Whirlwinds to kicxk off the 2025 football season and school year.
LOCKNEY CITIZENS OF ALL AGES celebrated Lockney Old Fashioned Day last Saturday, Aug. 2025, with food and vendor booths, a dunking tank, and fun and games. Xander Rodriguez (center) ogf Lockney gave some tips to a Floyd County deputy on how to manage a vehicle pursuit! MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCKNEY CITIZENS OF ALL AGES celebrated Lockney Old Fashioned Day last Saturday, Aug. 2025, with food and vendor booths, a dunking tank, and fun and games. Xander Rodriguez (center) ogf Lockney gave some tips to a Floyd County deputy on how to manage a vehicle pursuit! MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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LOCKNEY CITIZENS OF ALL AGES

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
LOCKNEY CITIZENS OF ALL AGES celebrated Lockney Old Fashioned Day last Saturday, Aug. 2025, with food and vendor booths, a dunking tank, and fun and games. Xander Rodriguez (center) ogf Lockney gave some tips to a Floyd County deputy on how to manage a vehicle pursuit!

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THE REGULAR DOVE SEASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• North Zone: Sept. 1 – Nov. 9, resuming Dec. 19, 2025 – Jan. 7, 2026• Central Zone: Sept. 1 – Oct. 26, resuming Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 14, 2026• South Zone: Sept. 14 – Oct. 26, resuming Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 22, 2026 This year there will be five Special White-Winged Dove Days:• Friday, Sept. 5 –...
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

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

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Strong populations and prime conditions set stage for promising dove season

Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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.

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Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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.Full hunting seasons and regulations can be found online at the Texas Parks and...
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