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DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July holiday

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway...
Time to plan for America’s 250th birthday in 2026

Time to plan for America’s 250th birthday in 2026

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Time to plan for America’s 250th birthday in 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Dear County Historical Commission,2026 will mark a momentous anniversary, and we’re reaching out to support and encourage your county’s participation.Across Texas, counties like Harrison, Montgomery, Kerr, and Harris are creating committees and local commissions to plan local celebrations and...
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
MAY 25May 1, 2025: The Floyd County Sheriff's Office received a report that someone had intercepted a $4,850.00 check and electronically deposited it into a Chase account in New Jersey.
2025 YOUTH TOUR Noah Gonzales of Lockney and Noah Fierros of Floydada are in Washington, D.C. this week having the trip of a lifetime on the 2025 Lighthouse Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. | COURTESY PHOTO

2025 YOUTH TOUR Noah Gonzales of Lockney and Noah Fierros of Floydada are in Washington, D.C. this week having the trip of a lifetime on the 2025 Lighthouse Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. | COURTESY PHOTO

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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.
FAMILY AFFAIR 14-year-old Wesley Crowe, a rising sophomore at Floydada High School, joined his parents, Dr. Rebekah Crowe (center) and Ryan Crowe, in a choir performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City earlier this month. | COURTESY PHOTO

FAMILY AFFAIR 14-year-old Wesley Crowe, a rising sophomore at Floydada High School, joined his parents, Dr. Rebekah Crowe (center) and Ryan Crowe, in a choir performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City earlier this month. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floydada family performs with massed choir at NYC’s Carnegie Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON Bartók, Billie Holliday and the Beatles have all performed at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.And now, so have three family members from Floydada, Texas.Wayland Baptist University history professor and dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Rebekah Crowe,...
Floyd County residents invited to join July 4 celebrations

Floyd County residents invited to join July 4 celebrations

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Floyd County residents invited to join July 4 celebrations

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON Friday, July 4, will bring numerous opportunities for Floyd County residents and guests to celebrate Independence Day.BREAKFAST AT SERRATO SISTERS The Floydada Chamber of Commerce and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Serrato Sisters in preparing...
LOCKNEY MURAL Celebrated artist Andy Stapp of Lockney began work on a new mural on a Main Street building this spring. By mid-June Stapp posted his progress on Facebook, requesting ideas for a design to fill the two light-colored brick bands on the building. Suggestions ranged from patriotic slogans to artistic designs representing Lockney’s history. As of this week, the post had generated more than 150 comments. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOCKNEY MURAL Celebrated artist Andy Stapp of Lockney began work on a new mural on a Main Street building this spring. By mid-June Stapp posted his progress on Facebook, requesting ideas for a design to fill the two light-colored brick bands on the building. Suggestions ranged from patriotic slogans to artistic designs representing Lockney’s history. As of this week, the post had generated more than 150 comments. | COURTESY PHOTO

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LOCKNEY MURAL

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
LOCKNEY MURAL
SUPER ELITE Floydada High School’s standout pitcher Madison Pyle was named to the 2024-25Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite roster last week. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

SUPER ELITE Floydada High School’s standout pitcher Madison Pyle was named to the 2024-25Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite roster last week. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

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SUPER ELITE

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
SUPER ELITE

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Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
JOY DALRYMPLE | SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIAN-BEACON IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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).
LITTLE LEAGUE HONORS Floydada’s 8/10 Minor League All-Star team won the District 38 championship last week against Abernathy, 9-8. The team was made up of boys from Floydada and Silverton. | COURTESY PHOTO

LITTLE LEAGUE HONORS Floydada’s 8/10 Minor League All-Star team won the District 38 championship last week against Abernathy, 9-8. The team was made up of boys from Floydada and Silverton. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Floyd County impresses at Little League All-Star Tournament

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada and Lockney Little League All-Star teams wrapped up their baseball tournaments last week.
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