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Lockney prepares for Old Fashioned Saturday, Aug. 23

Lockney prepares for Old Fashioned Saturday, Aug. 23

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Lockney prepares for Old Fashioned Saturday, Aug. 23

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is ready for fun this weekend at the annual Old Fashioned Saturday on Main Street.This free, all-day event from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. will include lots of family entertainment with local vendors, a petting zoo, a bubble truck for the kids, live music performances, a...
SEASON PREVIEW Last Thursday evening, Aug. 14, Lockney fans and faithful assembled at Mitchell Zimmerman Field for“Meet the Longhorns”2025 fall sports teams, cheerleaders, band and mascot. Cheerleader Lily Jimenez was among those helping whip up crowd excitement. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

SEASON PREVIEW Last Thursday evening, Aug. 14, Lockney fans and faithful assembled at Mitchell Zimmerman Field for“Meet the Longhorns”2025 fall sports teams, cheerleaders, band and mascot. Cheerleader Lily Jimenez was among those helping whip up crowd excitement. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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SEASON PREVIEW

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SEASON PREVIEW

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Floyd County commissioners approve road contract

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Floyd County Commissioners discussed and approved a private road contract in Precinct 3 during the regular session of the Floyd County Commissioners Court, held Aug. 11, 2025. An inmate housing contract with the Childress prison was also approved.
TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available

TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available

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TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available

Texas Tribune
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SNEHA DEY, EDISON WU AND ROB REID |In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows.Texas released two years of grades for school districts on Friday, closing a lengthy legal battle over the A-F rating system that...

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FLOYDADA CISD PARENTS

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Parents please check your email. Robin’s Nest Photography emailed your student’s yearbook proofs to the email you used at registration.You have until Sept. 12 to place your order. If you haven’t received the email yet, give it some time. Please double-check the junk email folder.

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UPCOMING

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.MARK YOUR CALENDARS Lockney’s Old Fashioned Day is coming up Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Main Street in Lockney.MARK YOUR CALENDARS Floydada’s Punkin...

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Floydada CISD Board approves employment contracts

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
COMPILED FROM MINUTESEmployment contracts were approved for personnel, including elementary teacher Lora Quintanilla, elementary teaching assistant Bailey Nutt, AVID teacher and girls coach Jose Martinez, central office receptionist Amber Christesson and secondary campus food services employee...
Food bytes

Food bytes

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Food bytes

Bytes Angelina L
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
A well-made crumb cake will have an even crumb-to-cake ratio, and this New York-style confection doesn’t disappoint.The cinnamon, the dusting of powdered sugar, and that fresh-baked aroma make this hard to resist for a back-to-school breakfast.
BACK-TO-SCHOOLTREAT Take these cake bakes to make a snack in which all will partake, for goodness’ sake! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BACK-TO-SCHOOLTREAT Take these cake bakes to make a snack in which all will partake, for goodness’ sake! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
In a second bowl, whisk together egg, milk, canola oil, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in cooked apples.Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and set aside.

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Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
JOY DALRYMPLE | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON 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.
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