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Bloom spring branches indoors

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Body Branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs may look bare but their dormant buds hold a literal floral shop of hidden blooms. Spring flowers can burst open from dormant buds when they are “forced” to bloom early.
FOR WOMEN The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold Annie’s Project-Education for Women in Agriculture, a nationally acclaimed, six-week workshop tailored toward women in agriculture, from March 4 to April 15 in Plainview. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

FOR WOMEN The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold Annie’s Project-Education for Women in Agriculture, a nationally acclaimed, six-week workshop tailored toward women in agriculture, from March 4 to April 15 in Plainview. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Annie’s Project for agribusiness women opens March 4 in Plainview

Tim Schnettler |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Body The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold Annie’s Project-Education for Women in Agriculture, a nationally acclaimed, six-week workshop tailored toward women in agriculture, from March 4 to April 15 in Plainview.The workshop will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
CALF SCRAMBLE “I knew nothing about it—just that you had to be the first to catch a calf, said Lockney FFAer Nick Cervantes, who made it to the finals in the event, which is part of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.“The moment you step in there, you’re running off adrenaline. It’s you versus 23 other kids in a battle for 12 calves.” | COURTESY PHOTO

CALF SCRAMBLE “I knew nothing about it—just that you had to be the first to catch a calf, said Lockney FFAer Nick Cervantes, who made it to the finals in the event, which is part of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.“The moment you step in there, you’re running off adrenaline. It’s you versus 23 other kids in a battle for 12 calves.” | COURTESY PHOTO

Lockney FFA students shine at San Antonio Calf Scramble

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Body Lockney FFA students, under the guidance of their advisor, Mr. Froilan Beltran, took on the challenge of the 2025 San Antonio Calf Scramble, showcasing their determination, athleticism, and passion for agriculture.
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS The Floydada Whirlwinds defeated Farwell 65-55 to claim the Bi-District gold ball on Feb. 18. They fell to Gruver Feb. 21 in the Area playoff 62-41 to end their season. The Lockney Longhorns basketball lost their playoff game to New Home 101-31. We congratulate both teams on a great year. | COURTESY PHOTO

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS The Floydada Whirlwinds defeated Farwell 65-55 to claim the Bi-District gold ball on Feb. 18. They fell to Gruver Feb. 21 in the Area playoff 62-41 to end their season. The Lockney Longhorns basketball lost their playoff game to New Home 101-31. We congratulate both teams on a great year. | COURTESY PHOTO

BASKETS END, BATS BEGIN High school sports wrapup

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Body The #7 Floydada Whirlwinds ended their season Friday night, Feb. 21, in an Area championship upset against the under-ranked #14 Gruver Greyhounds.Dominating defensively, the Greyhounds were able to put a stop to Floydada by shutting down their lead scorers.
ONE ACT PLAY Floydada High School will be presenting 'The Untold Story of the Sword and the Stone' for this year's One Act Play competiton March 7 in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

ONE ACT PLAY Floydada High School will be presenting 'The Untold Story of the Sword and the Stone' for this year's One Act Play competiton March 7 in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada and Lockney High Schools get set for One Act Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Body LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON Eason Campbell is directing the Floydada High School production of Kent Altman’s “The Untold Story of the Sword and the Stone” for this year’s one act play competition Mar. 7 in Post. A public performance is also being planned.
RIFEWITH IDEAS Don Rael, standing next to a black plastic growing container, gives those attending the 2024 Panhandle Food Summitt ideas on ways to grow food profitably. The 2025 Food Summit is upcoming March 4 in Tulia. | DON RAEL PHOTO

RIFEWITH IDEAS Don Rael, standing next to a black plastic growing container, gives those attending the 2024 Panhandle Food Summitt ideas on ways to grow food profitably. The 2025 Food Summit is upcoming March 4 in Tulia. | DON RAEL PHOTO

Registration underway for Panhandle Food Summit

K.l. Steiert |
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Body Ogallala Commons and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are conducting the Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Swisher County Activities Association Barn, located at 1810 County Road 16 in Tulia.

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Body 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!”IMPORTANT: “GET INVOLVED LOCKNEY” Please join us at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb.
Barley with Mushrooms

Barley with Mushrooms

Barley with Mushrooms and Shallots

Angelina L
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Body Barley is a chewy, nutty grain that reminds me of my childhood. I recall sitting at my grandmother’s table with a bowl of vegetable soup dotted with pearl barley. It gave the soup substance and texture, not to mention fiber and nutrition.
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