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Carl’s Cogitations: How to be a Thankful Person

This time of year, many folks are gathering together with family and friends. During these gatherings, reflections of things individuals are thankful for are often shared. Some of these reflections are deep and meaningful, but often they

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Carl’s Cogitations: Finding Your Purpose

Many individuals spend most of their lives seeking a singular driving purpose to define themselves. Ultimately, most enter an endless cycle of seeking purpose that results in only finding meaningless aims. This chase for meaning and purpose

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Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer customers, followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey by ABA and Farmer Mac released during last

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House Averts Government Shutdown While Extending Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Agricultural producers and lenders finally have some assurance regarding farm programs in 2024 after the House passed a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill Tuesday, 336-95. In addition to extending the legislation, the

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Lady Winds Softball Player Commits to Sul Ross

FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada’s Carisa Fernandez will earn the title of collegiate athlete as she signed her letter of intent to play at Sul Ross University as a member of the softball team. Carisa is a senior

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Floydada Whirlwinds Get First Win Under New Coach

FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the Lorenzo Hornets in their season opener on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were able to control the game and were victorious over the Hornets, 87-69. Floydada was led in scoring by

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High-Speed Chase Ends With Juvenile in Custody

FLOYDADA, TX – A 16-year-old is in custody following a high-speed chase west of the city on Sunday night. Officers from the Floydada Police Department and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of reckless driving

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Farmer Share of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Just Pennies

WASHINGTON, DC – With the Thanksgiving holiday just over a week away, many families will prepare a traditional meal featuring turkey, dressing, and the sides. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), while the meal is expected

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Floydada to Host Lorenzo in Non-District Action

FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds will be in action tonight as they host the Lorenzo Hornets in a non-district matchup.   The Lady Winds will tip off their game at 6:00 p.m.  

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Whirlwinds Look to New Season Under New Coach

FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds basketball team prepare for a new season under new head coach Karson Hembree. Coach Hembree was an assistant at Plainview for 4 years for both football and basketball before getting the

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Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and has

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Robert William Matthews (Plainview)

Robert William Matthews, 92, of Plainview, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Sean McConathy officiating.  Burial will

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Linda Jane True (Lubbock)

Linda Jane True, 74, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home. A celebration

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Helen Marie Bertrand (Floydada)

Helen Marie Bertrand, aged 96, died peacefully on November 5, 2023.  A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held on November 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Floydada Methodist Church, where family and friends are welcome

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Historic Run Comes to an End in Close Battle

HEREFORD, TX – The Lockney Longhorns matched up against the Morton Indians in the Bi-District round of the 2023 UIL Texas Football State Championships on Thursday. In the first quarter, Longhorns quarterback Dyllan Thiebaud found Daniel Alvarado

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Floydada Lady Winds Basketball Tips Off Saturday

FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will host Panhandle on Saturday, November 11, in a non-district game. Floydada (1-0) comes off a win against #7-ranked Sundown, 49-47. The Lady Winds JV will tip off at 1:00

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