Lockney FFA students to benefit from ag facility crop
LOCKNEY — A piece of land owned by Lockney ISD was put to work to help fund scholarships for FFA students this cotton season. A group of volunteers came together to provide materials and farm the 29
What palindromes and stock certificates have in common
Where were you 20 years ago today? Though today’s date represents an 8-digit palindrome (12-02-2021) — where the numbers are the same forwards and backward — it’s actually the 20th anniversary of Enron’s filing for bankruptcy. Enron
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December
The following is a press release from the office of Gov. Greg Abbott. AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott Thursday announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $308 million in emergency Supplemental
Texas Farm Bureau recruiting teachers for Farm From School program
WACO — Texas Farm Bureau is currently enrolling classrooms in its Farm From School program for spring 2022. Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers statewide are eligible to sign their classes up to participate in the program, which
Lockney Downtown Christmas coming up next Saturday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Downtown Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 11. Festivities take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and include shopping in local businesses, carriage rides, food vendors, Christmas music
Xcel Energy hedges against gas cost to save on bills
The following is a press release from Xcel Energy. AMARILLO — Xcel Energy is taking advantage of its diverse fuel mix to reduce the impact of high natural gas prices this winter and is reminding customers of
Lon Charner Colvin (Lockney)
Lon Charner Colvin, 95, of Lockney passed away on November 26, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Lockney Cemetery with Rev. Auggie Aguilera of First United Methodist Church in
Richard “Dick” Mack Belt (Idalou)
Richard “Dick” Mack Belt passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Dick was born on July 2, 1936, in Ackerly, Texas to Jim C. Belt and Nevada Armstrong. Dick graduated from Texas Tech with a B.S. of Education
Mules drain 3-point mid-court buzzer-beater to defeat Longhorns
Muleshoe Mules – 65, Lockney Longhorns – 62 MULESHOE — The Lockney Longhorns (2-2) suffered their most disappointing loss of the season when a Muleshoe player sank a desperation shot from mid-court at the buzzer to beat
Winds remain undefeated, Lady Winds edged in OT Tuesday
Roosevelt Lady Eagles – 37, Lady Winds – 33 OT ACUFF, Texas — Floydada jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first quarter to see it eventually evaporate before falling to the Roosevelt Lady Eagles 37-33
Floyd County exhibitors return to Amarillo Farm Show
AMARILLO — For the first time in two years, a few Floyd County businesses are back in front of farmers and ranchers at the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. IDEAg, a subsidiary of the American Farm Bureau
4-H blanket drive still going until Dec. 14
FLOYD COUNTY — Floyd County 4-H is still holding a blanket drive as a community service project for the next couple of weeks. This project is boys vs. girls, and the stakes are high. If the boys
Several candidates have filed for local office, deadline Dec. 13
FLOYDADA — Nine county and district offices are on the ballot for the March 2022 primaries, and several candidates have already put their hats in the ring. According to the Floyd County Clerk’s Office, three incumbent county
Lockney Chamber taking nominations for Citizen, Business of Year
LOCKNEY — It’s time again to nominate outstanding local businesses and Lockneyites for the Chamber’s Citizen and Business of the Year honors. Nominations must be made in writing to the Lockney Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 477,
No. 1 Motley Co. to play state semifinal game at Lockney Thursday
LOCKNEY — Historic Mitchell-Zimmerman Field in Lockney had its first football game in 1928, making it one of the oldest stadiums in Texas High School football, and this Thursday is maybe one of the biggest state playoff
Whirlwinds earn two superlatives on 2-2A-I All-District football team
FLOYDADA — Junior Izaiah Alvarado’s versatility and freshman Leo Mendoza’s kicking accuracy were recognized by the 2-2A-I coaches as the district’s “Utility Player of the Year” and the “Newcomer of the Year” respectively on the “superlatives” portion
D1 Drought Conditions Strengthen, Now Impacting 32 States
LINCOLN, NE – More than half of the United States (48 contiguous states) is entrenched in drought, that’s according to the latest USDA/NOAA Drought Monitor. According to researchers, the effects of this drought are affecting 174 million
Extended Days of Lower Prices Prompts Herd Contraction
ARLINGTON, VA – Responding to persistently low milk prices, data from USDA and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) shows a downward trend in milk and milk solids production. The trend is for an unwinding of the
Farm Workers Making More Money Compared to 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Farm labor participation is higher this year than last, according to a report released last week by USDA. In the October 2021 Farm Labor Survey, farm operators nationwide were asked about the number of
ON THE RECORD: Covenant’s Sackett stoked to be in Floydada
FLOYDADA — Gary Sackett is glad to be in Floydada, and he’ll be the first to tell you that. “In the short amount of time I’ve been here, I wanted to let everybody know that I’ve enjoyed
Sheriff’s Office looking for suspects filmed damaging gas pump
LOCKNEY — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying individuals recorded damaging a fuel pump at the Ampride Express gas station on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office was contacted by management at the business, who
A.B. Duncan planning month of festive dress-up days
FLOYDADA — A.B. Duncan Elementary School is planning a slate of 13 dress-up days for the month of December to set the tone for the holidays and usher in the Christmas spirit. The spirit days begin on
Marsha Blake (Floydada)
Marsha Blake, age 69, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, Texas.
Norma Nell Marrs (Matador)
Norma Nell Marrs, age 95, of Matador passed away November 26, 2021. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Monday morning, November 29, 2021, at the Matador Church of Christ. Graveside Service will be Monday afternoon at
Rachael Ramirez (Amarillo)
Rachael Ramirez, 52, of Amarillo, passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1969, in Floydada, Texas to Willie C. and Elvira (Castilleja) Zavala. Rachael married Joe Ramirez on May 26, 1999, and
FACT CHECK: No, Chick-fil-A is not opening a location in Plainview
PLAINVIEW — To the chagrin of many loyal poultry fans across a multi-county area, a Facebook page claiming to bring the Lord’s chicken to God’s country is, in fact, a hoax. By Sunday morning, posts from a
Despite Looming Challenges, Rural Banking Index Remains Strong
OMAHA, NE – For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) remained above growth neutral, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture
Federal Deficit is Huge, But Lower Than 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – There is no argument that spending by the Federal government has reached a point of concern. Though Republicans have been expressing concern over the past year, Democrats are doing the same, mainly in the
Corn and Sorghum Exports Eclipse Marketing Year Highs
WASHINGTON, DC – Corn sales hit a new marketing year high last week, while sorghum exports set a new high for 2021 according to the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), based on USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report, for
Lubbock area game wardens organizing for mule deer saturation patrol
LUBBOCK — Between Nov. 20 and 28, Lubbock area game wardens will dedicate extra patrol hours and state resources to the mule deer hunting season. The west Texas mule deer season attracts hunters from across the country