OFFICIALLY A PIONEER
OFFICIALLY A PIONEER
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Floydada Collegiate High School graduate Brody Hughes signed a letter of...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
COLORING BOOK ENTRIES for fund-raising are due back to City Hall by July 17, 2026. | COURTESY ART
City of Lockney works toward splash pad grant
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Small communities like Lockney are known for their coming together in times...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Floydada CIC brings food trucks for community gathering
Floydada CIC brings food trucks for community gathering
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Body J. RENAE CONLEE | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Floydada Community Involvement Committee will be hosting the first of three summer Food Truck events on Monday, July 13, 2026 in downtown Floydada in the square, across from 122 E. Califor- nia Street.
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Markings along the Mother Road
Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Those of a certain generation know what we’re talking about—the ubiquitous doodle from World War II that helped build a sense of American moxie, resilience and…
TECH INFRASTRUCTURE CERTIFICATE Shawn Fonville, vice president for Career and Technical Education and Continuing Education, announced a new program June 8 for Western Texas College campus. | COURTESY PHOTO
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The Western Texas College board of trustees, during its June 8 meeting, approved a new Integrated Data Center Operations Technician Level 1 certificate. The…
ON ALERT A new statewide alert system designed to notify Texans about agricultural threats, wildlife diseases, invasive pests and quarantine actions is now available through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. | MICHAEL MILLER, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO
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A new statewide alert system designed to notify Texans about agricultural threats, wildlife diseases, invasive pests and quarantine actions is now available…
Schools & Sports
DAVID DIAZ MEN’S SINGLES, 1st PLACE
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STAFF REPORTS The 2026 Floyd County “Beat the Heat” Pickleball Tournament was held at the Unity Center at Muncy on Saturday June 20. The event was hosted by…
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The Floydada Little Leage All-Star teams competed in Tahoka, New Home, and Crosbyton for their All-Star Tournaments.Floydada competed against other teams from…
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The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Standing Committee on Athletics has approved its staff to conduct a superintendent survey about a proposal to…
Obituaries
Durrel Wayne Fortenberry, 1934–2025
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Durrel Wayne Fortenberry, age 91, of Lockney, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025.He was born on September 24, 1934 to Robin and…
Margarita (Maggie) Ramirez, 1972–2026
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Margarita (Maggie) Ramirez, 53, of Floydada, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A funeral…
John W. “Dub” Dipprey, 1937–2026
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John W. “Dub” Dipprey, age 88, of Lockney, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2026, in Lockney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p…