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BIKES, BASKETBALL GOAL AND MORE are just some of the prizes that await winners of a drawing among young Floyd County readers of 25-plus books this summer. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BIKES, BASKETBALL GOAL AND MORE are just some of the prizes that await winners of a drawing among young Floyd County readers of 25-plus books this summer. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Floyd County Memorial Library reading program continues summer-long

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Golden Ticket 25 Book Summer Reading Challenge has begun at the Floyd County Memorial Library. Children in grades 1-12 started signing up and checking out books June 1 at both the Floydada and Lockney branches, but there is still time to join the fun.
Covenant Health to cease operations with Floydada clinic July 10

Covenant Health to cease operations with Floydada clinic July 10

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Covenant Health to cease operations with Floydada clinic July 10

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Covenant Health System announced via their Facebook page earlier this week that it will cease operations at its family medicine clinic in Floydada.The Covenant Health West Texas Family Medicine clinic in Floydada, which had been acquired by Covenant in April 2021, is set to close July 10, according...

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
PET VACCINATION CLINIC There will be a pet vaccination clinic Saturday, June 21 at the Floydada Animal Shelter, 215 N. Wall Street, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
LOCKNEY LIFT Seniors Daniel Alvarado and Adrian Jimenez gave Nickolas Cervantes a “lift” to the University of Texas and the state capitol in Austin during Boys State 2025. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCKNEY LIFT Seniors Daniel Alvarado and Adrian Jimenez gave Nickolas Cervantes a “lift” to the University of Texas and the state capitol in Austin during Boys State 2025. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Three from Lockney participate in American Legion Boys State

Fred Cervantes |
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Three seniors from Lockney High School’s Class of 2026—Daniel Alvarado, Nickolas Cervantes and Adrian Jimenez—were recently given the opportunity to participate in the esteemed American Legion Boys State program in Austin.Sponsored by the Plainview Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post, the trio...
TOP HONORS The Lockney cheerleaders went to camp last week and came home with a 1st-place trophy for their Spirit Routine.Their Mascot came home with a trophy of her own. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOP HONORS The Lockney cheerleaders went to camp last week and came home with a 1st-place trophy for their Spirit Routine.Their Mascot came home with a trophy of her own. | COURTESY PHOTO

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TOP HONORS

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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THE SORGHUM CROP is at different stages of growth across Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley ready for harvest and the Panhandle finishing planting. | LAURA MCKENZIE, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

THE SORGHUM CROP is at different stages of growth across Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley ready for harvest and the Panhandle finishing planting. | LAURA MCKENZIE, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
For much of the sorghum- growing regions of the state, the arrival of rain and the amount that fell have dictated this year’s outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension statewide cropping systems agronomist and associate professor...
Producers Co-Op celebrates first wheat load of the season

Producers Co-Op celebrates first wheat load of the season

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Producers Co-Op celebrates first wheat load of the season

Amanda Seago, Producers Co-op |
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The arrival of the first wheat load marks more than just the beginning of harvest—it celebrates the dedication and hard work of the entire community.“Every load tells a story of early mornings, late nights, and neighbors supporting neighbors,” said Jeff Kler, Producers Co-Op general manager.
PRODUCERS CO-OP MANAGER Jeff Kler shared a family portrait taken with his wife, Jay, and their children. | COURTESY PHOTO

PRODUCERS CO-OP MANAGER Jeff Kler shared a family portrait taken with his wife, Jay, and their children. | COURTESY PHOTO

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New Floydada PCE general manager Kler plants seeds for success

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Sterling, Colorado, native Jeff Kler recently took on his new role as the general manager for the Producers Co-Op Elevator in Floydada, previously held by Seth Stephens.Kler has served as grain originator and merchandiser for 15 years, though PCE has introduced him to some additional...
HARMONY PLAINS SINGING SCHOOL, which first meet in 1964, will gather again in Cone, Texas, July 20–25. | LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

HARMONY PLAINS SINGING SCHOOL, which first meet in 1964, will gather again in Cone, Texas, July 20–25. | LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

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Harmony Plains Singing School plans 61st session in July

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
This summer Cone, Texas, will once again welcome visitors to the Harmony Plains Singing School for a week-long church camp at the old schoolhouse that was built there in 1923.
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