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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU FEB. 10 – FEB. 14

Body MONDAY Breakfast –Mini chocolate chip French toast, Honey Cheerios cereal w/ graham crackers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Apple Jacks cereal w/graham crackers, apple, fruit juice, milkLunch –Turkey & cheese sub, cheesy chicken patty sandwich, boneless buffalo...
FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body STAFF REPORTS FEBRUARY10: Monthly Club Social / Last Day to donate to the Souper Bowl of Caring 15: Texas 4-H Scholarship Due!(UC = Unity Center, CEO = County Extension Office) Text 'join' to 877-909-6691 to receive 4-H related text reminders.
Herbert David

Herbert David

Herbert David Irwin, 1933–2025

Body Herbert David Irwin went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 30, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.He was born May 18,1933 in Floyd County, Texas.A graveside service was held in Floydada.
FOOD FARE FIXUPS IN FLOYDADA with the help of the Floydada EDC are Ms. Pauline’s Smokin’ Salsa, the old Neilson’s Restaurant building, and the El Embajador restaurant. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FOOD FARE FIXUPS IN FLOYDADA with the help of the Floydada EDC are Ms. Pauline’s Smokin’ Salsa, the old Neilson’s Restaurant building, and the El Embajador restaurant. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Floydada EDC assisting three with expansion

Body The Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC) ended their fiscal year of 2024 having assisted with projects ranging from expansion of pumpkin processing to upgrades for donuts.
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

Body • On January 2, 2025, a deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of N. Main St. in Lockney regarding a Burglary and Assault. The complainant reported that her ex-boyfriend had entered the home, assaulted her with a screwdriver, and sustained minor injuries.
Sakiko Okumoto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, works with sorghum seedlings to incorporate nitrogen-saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives. MICHAEL MILLER /TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Sakiko Okumoto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, works with sorghum seedlings to incorporate nitrogen-saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives. MICHAEL MILLER /TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogensaving sorghum hybrids with DOE support

Body A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team is developing sorghums with nitrogen- saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives to improve resilience and productivity for grain sorghum producers.The project is part of a $38 million overall grant announced by the U.S.

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

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!”The Center is open FIVE days a week. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MILESTONE BASKET Lady Winds senior Katelynn Ramirez reached a huge milestone, scoring 1000 career points. She reached this goal on Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2025 while playing against Tahoka. | NOAH FIERROS PHOTO

MILESTONE BASKET Lady Winds senior Katelynn Ramirez reached a huge milestone, scoring 1000 career points. She reached this goal on Tuesday night, Jan. 21, 2025 while playing against Tahoka. | NOAH FIERROS PHOTO

MILESTONE BASKET

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