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W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital selected to participate in new federal program to strengthen financial stability

W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital selected to participate in new federal program to strengthen financial stability

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W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital selected to participate in new federal program to strengthen financial stability

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital has been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a new federal initiative designed to help rural hospitals improve their financial stability by developing or enhancing health care services.Hospitals participating in the...
LOCKNEY ISD SUPT. STEVE REYNOLDS

LOCKNEY ISD SUPT. STEVE REYNOLDS

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Lockney ISD welcomes new educators for the 2025-26 school year

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The 2025–2026 school year is off to a bright start at Lockney ISD, as the district welcomed both a new leader and a talented group of educators to the team. The district kicked off preparations for the new year during in-service Aug. 1.
STOP BY THE DRINK STOP weekdays and Saturdays in downtown Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTOS

STOP BY THE DRINK STOP weekdays and Saturdays in downtown Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Drink Stop on Main opens in Floydada

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Floydada has a new downtown spot to sip a variety of beverages, including a fresh coffee and tea, chocolate milk, sodas and special summer lemonades of the day, such as strawberry, pineapple and peach.Yelitza Serrato opened Drink Stop on Main Aug. 4 with plans to eventually add food items like a...
FROM DELIVEREDTO DELIVERING, Dr. Kevin Stennett of Lockney has experienced it all—and has no intention of slowing down. Staff honored him with a party last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FROM DELIVEREDTO DELIVERING, Dr. Kevin Stennett of Lockney has experienced it all—and has no intention of slowing down. Staff honored him with a party last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Dr. Kevin Stennett celebrates 35 years at W. J. Mangold

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
For the past 35 years Kevin Stennett, M.D., has been serving Lockney, Texas, as a family physician at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital and Cogdell Clinic. Last week, the clinic honored him for his years of service to his hometown community.

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Lockney GHD approves privileges for new providers

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
LOCKNEY HOSPITAL RECEIVES 5-STAR NATIONAL RURAL RATINGAt the regular meeting of the Lockney General Hospital District board of directors August 1, 2025, CEO Vince DiFranco informed the board that the National Rural Rating System had awarded the hospital district a 5-star rating based on patient...
Bat tours continue at CCSP through August

Bat tours continue at CCSP through August

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Bat tours continue at CCSP through August

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
QUITAQUE— Caprock Canyons State Parks continues to have events through August. Summer bat tours via park van are scheduled for August 15, August 22 and August 29. Tours are limited to 13 people on each date.Visitors will meet at Monks Crossing on Farm to Market Road 689 two hours before sunset.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Lockney ISD is Tuesday, Aug. 12. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Floydada CISD is Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Floydada city council approves HOT tax request, thanks SPCAA

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Floydada city council voted Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to approve a resolution recognizing the services and contribution of South Plains Community Action Association, Inc.The council accepted a hotel-motel tax funds request from the Floydada Whirlwinds Booster Club and the Floydada Youth Iron-man...

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Lockney Old Fashioned Saturday 2025 set for Aug. 23

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS FOR $500 POPE MEATS GIFT CARDLIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for the annual Old Fashioned Saturday, scheduled for Aug. 23 on Main Street.
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