Spiller calls on governor for another special session

JACKSBORO — Texas State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) released a statement on Monday announcing he has asked Gov. Greg Abbott to call lawmakers back to Austin for a fourth special legislative session. Spiller, who represents Texas House
Floydada Chamber, Sheriff’s Office planning Christmas festivities

FLOYDADA — Dec. 16 is sure to be full of festive holiday fun, thanks to two downtown events sponsored by local organizations. The fun starts at 5 p.m. on that Thursday evening with the Floydada Chamber of
Saturday Hoops Roundup: Lady Winds, Longhorns get decisive wins

Floydada Lady Winds – 53, Anton Lady Bulldogs – 13 FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds (3-2) have their first winning streak of the season of two straight victories after running away from the Anton Lady Bulldogs 53-13
Lockney churches come together for joint Thanksgiving service

LOCKNEY — A number of churches from the Lockney community came together on Sunday evening to celebrate Thanksgiving and bless families in need ahead of the winter season. The service, which was held at Lockney’s First United
Joel Garcia (Floydada)

Floydada – Joel Garcia, age 54, of Weslaco and Floydada, passed away on November 11, 2021, in Floydada. Cremation services are under the direction of the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Joel was born in Mexico on
Rodger Stapp (Lockney)

Rodger Lynn Stapp, 69, of Lockney, passed away peacefully after battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years, on November 18, 2021. Visitation will be held at 12:45 p.m., Monday, November 22, 2021, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney.
Demand for Farm Loans Down as Profitability Increases

CINCINNATI, Ohio — According to the 2021 Agricultural Lenders Survey results recently released by the American Bankers Association (ABA) and Farmer Mac, farm profitability is improving. Nearly 70 percent of ag lenders report that government support programs
EPA Returning to 1986 Definition for Clean Water

WASHINGTON, DC – Almost lost in the news cycle with House passage of the Build Back Better initiative has been news out of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) whereby the Biden Administration has decided to replace the
Floydada Ministerial Alliance hosts community-wide Thanksgiving service and fundraiser

FLOYDADA — Parishioners from seven community churches gathered Sunday evening for the Community Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church, organized by the Floydada Ministerial Alliance. Gary Boles, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, brought a message from
House Passes Nearly $2-Trillion Build Back Better Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC – After a record-breaking floor speech by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-R) that lasted 8 hours and 32 minutes, ending just before 6:00 am Friday, the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives passed the