Lockney students advance to regional academic UIL competition

Body STAFF REPORTS | HESPERIAN-BEACON LockneyHighSchool students competedintheDistrict 2A UIL Academic Meet March 28 in Hale Center.In these academic meets, the first-place team at this level advances to regionals, while the team placing second is the alternate.

Floydada City Council increases monthly fire truck charge to $5.75

Body LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON During the regular session of the Floydada city council March 25, 2025, council member Bryan Martin made the motion to increase the monthly fire truck charge from $5 to $ 5.75 a month.

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

Body MARCH 2025March 1: Johnny Mendez, 44, of Floydada, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Assault on a Public Servant after driving into the area during the April 30 standoff in the 500 block of W Grover in Floydada, where he struck a U.S.

UPCOMING

Body FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT. It has been extended effective Tuesday, April 1 by the Floyd County Commissioners Court.LIONS CLUB RADIO DAY The Floydada Lions Club will hold their annual Radio Day on Saturday, April 12, from 8 through 11 a.m. on FLiP FM, 106.

BASEBALL BALLET

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Lemon-pistachio fettuccini

Body ANGELINA L aRUE Lemon-pistachio fettucciniThe combination of lemon and pistachio makes a bright, crisp springtime pasta dish. The fresh pop of lemon zest, topped with crunchy bits of pistachio nuts comes together with a luxurious, creamy sauce.

The 501

Body Monies for treesSome federal programs are getting the ax. Here’s hoping it’s not your favorite.Some grants for planting trees in cities, especially in tree-needy disadvantaged neighborhoods, have been canceled.