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Brooks, Suarez on ASU spring 2025 dean’s list

STAFF REPORTSSAN ANGELO— Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving the dean’s list designation for the 2025 spring semester, including Derrik Suarez of Floydada and Faith Brooks of Lockney.To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students...

Lockney General Hospital District swears in board member Kellison

COMPILED FROM MINUTES OF MAY 16 BOARD MEETINGDuring the Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors meeting May 16, 2025, Shedia Benton was present to administer the oath to Amy Kellison as a new member of the board of directors.Melissa Haigood and Jaiden Nesbit from Durbin & Company were...

2025 Old Settlers Quilt Show winners announced

At last week’s Floyd County Old Settlers Celebration, ribbons were awarded to entries in the annual quilt show, held at the Floyd County Museum annex.The People’s Choice award went to Ethelyn Vernon for “Too Much Blue.”The Antique People's Choice was awarded to Mary Ballou for “Native American...
A vibrant image of a Salt Marsh Caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) long, bristly hairs that range in color from yellow to reddish-brown or black. | WIZZIE BROWN, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

A vibrant image of a Salt Marsh Caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) long, bristly hairs that range in color from yellow to reddish-brown or black. | WIZZIE BROWN, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

As temperatures warm up, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars.
Lubbock-based First United Bank ‘branchin’ out’

Lubbock-based First United Bank ‘branchin’ out’

Lubbock-based First United Bank ‘branchin’ out’

LUBBOCK— First United Bank recently held a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the grand reopening of seven newly acquired banking enter locations across West Texas.
Lockney’s Old Maroon Saloon kicks off karaoke night

Lockney’s Old Maroon Saloon kicks off karaoke night

Lockney’s Old Maroon Saloon kicks off karaoke night

STAFF REPORTSLast weekend, Lockney’s Old Maroon Saloon invited locals to its first Saturday night of karaoke.This is a new event for the establishment, and owner Dustin Huggins said he plans to try it out and gauge interest over the next few weeks.He will be hosting this coming Saturday, June 7.