Floyd County commissioners discuss abatement in July meeting

During the regular session of the Floyd County commissioners court July 14, 2025, the court approved a resolution recognizing the contribution of South Plains Community Action Association to the citizens of Floyd County.Texas AgriLife reports were given by Ashleigh Hillemeyer, Mark Carroll and...

May 2025: Barker reelected president, McDonald reelected VP of Lockney Hospital District

In the regular meeting of the Lockney General Hospital District board of directors May 28, 2025, officers were elected. Brent Barker was elected board president and Marlon McDonald was elected vice president.

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City of Lockney announces aerial spraying plans

The City of Lockney posted the following announcement on Facebook Monday.The City of Lockney is aware that as a result of all the rain we have had over the last few weeks, an increase in mosquitoes has occurred.We will be aerial spraying on Thursday, July 17 at 7 a.m., weather permitting.We ask our...

UPCOMING

FLOYD COUNTY BURN BURN IN EFFECT It has been extended effective Thursday, April 17 by the Floyd County commissioners court.SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is open for the summer. Regular days are Tuesday–Sunday, 12 noon–5 p.m. Entry fee is $3.75 per person.

Region rallies behind Kerr Co., Hill Country with help, donations after flooding

KAY ELLINGTON | HESPERIAN-BEACON From Paducah to Post, Matador to Munday, this region of West Texas has been moved by the devastation of the flooding in Kerr County and the Hill Country to help however they can.From youth groups to businesses to churches to law enforcement organizations, residents...

Harmony Plains Singing School kicks off 61st session July 20

Cone, Texas, will once again be welcome visitors to the Harmony Plains Singing School for church camp next week. The camp, founded in 1964, will hold its 61st session this July 20–25.The camp found its permanent home at the old Come Schoolhouse in 1966 and has continued to meet annually ever since.