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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Floydada

2 weeks ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

The Serrato Sisters will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. with music, food and outdoor fun next Monday, May 5 at 214 Main St. in Floydada. The event will be free to the public with a professional DJ and a picnic area. Vendors will have tables with food, arts and crafts.“People are welcome to dance,” said Yuleida Serrato, one third of the sister... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
TEA data released for Floyd County school districts

2 weeks ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

In the school accountabililty data released by the Texas Education Association last week, Floydada CISD received a rating of B on student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps with an overall grade of B. During the 2022-23 school year, which was covered by the newly available data, 198 students were enrolled. Of those, 72.7% were economically disadvantaged, which is... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Pet adoption, foster opportunities available in Floyd County

3 weeks ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

Subhead with them.” As West Texas begins to see warmer weather, it will soon be the time of year when the area will see more stray animals. As Floyd County’s animal control and code enforcement officer, Andrea Sandoval said that there are actions Floydada residents can take to help manage this issue.“We are always in need of fosters for dogs,” Sandoval said. “You can fill out an app... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
The Sunday Scoop

1 month ago | lizadams.substack.com | Liz Adams

Hi! How are you? I hope you’ve had a great weekend. Ours has been pretty perfect! The weather in Charleston right now is a DREAM. The azaleas are popping everywhere, the air is filled with a mix of floral and salty sea, the birds are laying their nests (one in our golf cart which I can’t bear to move so I guess we won’t be using that for a while) and it all just feels kind of magical.
Work on solar project to begin soon in Floyd County

1 month ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

Large-scale solar power projects are finding a warm welcome across Texas these days—and the way has recently been opened for one in rural Floyd County.The Floyd County commissioners court voted to move forward on a resolution to designate the Wolf Spring Solar Reinvestment Zone after a public hearing was held during its Mar. 10 regular session. The resolution was appro... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Floydada opens new skate park

1 month ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

The Floydada Park near the Dairy Queen in the 700 block of Georgia Street has been part of the community for years, but the recent addition of a skate park area has attracted local residents and regional visitors alike. Reviews on social media say it’s an impressive park for a small town.Funding for the skate park addition came through a grant from Texas Parks and Wild... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Floyd Co. schools take shows on the road for UIL competitions

2 months ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

Subhead ONE ACT PLAY HONORS Floydada Collegiate High School students competed in the district UIL One Act Play event in Post Mar. 7 with Kent Altman’s original comedy “The Untold Story of the Sword and the Stone,” directed by Eason Campbell. “This is the first time we have ever done an original play,” said Eason. “It’s never been performed before, so our cast is the original cast.”S... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Stapp Body Shop featured on Netflix ‘Tex Mex Motors’ Season 2

2 months ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

Lockney native and third-generation bodyshop owner Andy Stapp appeared on the second season of the Netflix reality series “Tex Mex Motors.” Previously featured on 2023-24 network television programs and digital shows such as “Search and Restore,” “Car Warriors” and “Overhaulin,” Stapp created and cohosted a season of CNBC’s “Car Chasers” and MBR’s “On ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
City of Floydada invites residents to participate in spring cleaning

2 months ago | hesperianbeacononline.com | Liz Adams

For Floydada residents who would like to tidy up over spring break, the city is providing an opportunity to use the municipal landfill for free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17-22.Anyone living in Floydada can participate by presenting a current utility bill and driverâ€™s license when delivering old furniture, appliances or tree limbs to dump. Tires, paint, shingles and concrete are not i... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Jan 29, 2025 | fftimes.com | Liz Adams

“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.”Alyce Cornyn-SelbyIt’s that time of year—late January. We are deep in the midst of winter with the end of it quite far off, and we are at the time when most New Year’s resolutions get abandoned, the typical date of resolution abandonment being January 17. What is it that causes us to want and even commit to making changes, but then abandon our goals?