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STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

STORYTIME INTHE PLAYGROUND

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body STORYTIME IN THE PLAYGROUND Last week Lockney Elementary youngsters enjoyed story time in the playground with readingadventures with “The Wonky Donkey” and “Pete the Cat” before the school opened the playground for summer fun.
THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

A Mother Road landmark that was lighter than air

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Along the Mother Road’s 2,448 (give or take) miles are hundreds—maybe thousands—of pull-overworthy sites and sights.
FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY WHEAT for the 2026 harvest season was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on May 16, 2026 by Ian McIntosh. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRST LOAD OF FLOYD COUNTY WHEAT for the 2026 harvest season was delivered to Producers Coop Elevator on May 16, 2026 by Ian McIntosh. | COURTESY PHOTO

Producers Coop elevator receives first load of 2026 wheat

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada received the first load of wheat for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, brought in by Ian McIntosh of Floydada.The wheat was cut on the McIntosh Farms. The test weight was 58.80; the load’s moisture was 12.60% and the protein was 16.44.

Libraries launch summer reading programs

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Both the Floyd County Library and the Lockney Public Library have activities starting later this month for youngsters in their communities.Floyd County Library (111 South Wall St.) is partnering with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to bring FRED Summer Reading Program to Floydada.

UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool is officially open for the summer. Regular pool hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m.; regular weekly days are Tuesday–Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person. Private parties are available Tuesday–Sunday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. or 5:30–8:30 p.m.
NEW DISTRICT ENGINEER IN 2026 Kylan Francis (left, at lectern) addressed the crowd at the End the Streak Campaign announcement in November 2018, at a staff gathering at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lubbock District Office. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW DISTRICT ENGINEER IN 2026 Kylan Francis (left, at lectern) addressed the crowd at the End the Streak Campaign announcement in November 2018, at a staff gathering at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lubbock District Office. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lubbock’s new TxDOT engineer credits her Floydada math teachers with successful path

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body When Kylan Sanders Francis graduated and entered the engineering program at Texas Tech, she was one of four females in the entire department, one of two in her classes.
Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination

Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination

Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination

Angelina L
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body As you gear up for summer celebrations, and backyard barbeques, I have a great way to switch up your menu.Instead of burgers, chops or your everyday steak, try this combo of marinated sirloin and crunchy, grilled broccoli or broccolini.
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