Floyd County Feels One of Many Earthquakes Today
FLOYDADA, TX—Residents of Floyd County could feel a slight rumbling this morning following a 5.0 earthquake near Snyder, TX. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was 8 miles NNE of Hermleigh and 2 miles
Herman Galloway (Idalou)
Herman William Galloway, age 91, of Idalou, formerly of Floydada, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Methodist Church of
Longhorns Look to Improve on Successful 2024 Campaign
LOCKNEY, TX – Last season, the Lockney Longhorns lost two early-season football games before winning five in a row and reaching a bi-district playoff game against Morton. The Indians defeated the Longhorns to bring Lockney’s season to
Whirlwinds Competing in One of the Toughest Districts
FLOYDADA, TX – With five weeks until the 2024 Texas high school football season kickoff, Floydada head coach J.R. Compton will look to end a 43-year playoff victory drought. Though the Whirlwinds have found success during the
Friends of Floyd County Library Meets
FLOYDADA, TX – The Friends of the Floyd County Library met Thursday, July 19 and librarian Ren Ortiz reported that he had used funds from the Ladd & Katharine Hancher grant money intended for technology improvement to
Rosalyn Rainwater (Dougherty)
Rosalyn Rainwater, 89 of Dougherty, moved to her eternal home on Friday July 12th, 2024. Born to Linnie and Edith McDermett on October 3rd 1934; she was the fourth born of seven. Rosalyn’s celebration of life will
WBU’s Head Coach Jason Cooper Hosts Basketball Camp in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – Wayland Baptist University’s men’s head basketball coach, Jason Cooper, is holding a basketball camp for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The camp will be held on August 1–2 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The
City Considers Condemnation Process on Two Local Properties
FLOYDADA, TX – Two properties will face the condemnation process if approved during tonight’s city council meeting. The properties are located at 415 W. Jackson St. and 128 W. Crockett St. in Floydada. Councilmembers will also discuss
Caprock Hospital District Considering Indigent Health Care Claims
FLOYDADA, TX – The Caprock Hospital District meets this morning for their monthly meeting. Members will receive an update on the EMS and review their monthly financial reports. In addition, there will be discussion and possible action
Former Secondary Teacher, Now Physician, Joins Lockney Clinic
LOCKNEY, TX—A former high school science and physics teacher will be a new physician at the Cogdell Clinic at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ben Benacci was raised in Brackettville, Texas, and received his Bachelor of Science
Hospital Recognized for 75 Years of Association Membership
LOCKNEY, TX – W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital recently received an award recognizing 75 years of Texas Hospital Association (THA) membership. Chris Felton, Member Ambassador, West Texas Region of the THA, presented the award to the Lockney General
Appraisal District Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Appraisal District was established in 1981 to provide fair and uniform property appraisals for all taxing entities in the county. Although every county in Texas has an appraisal district, Jim Finley,
Quiet Month of June for Floydada Fire Department
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Fire Department responded to four calls during June, three of which involved assisting other first responders. Fire department volunteers made two runs on June 15, 2024. The first was to assist with a landing
KCBD’s Community Coverage a Success in Floydada on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The KCBD Community Coverage Tour held their show in Floydada on Tuesday night. The event featured food, games, swimming, basketball, and more all free to the community. Cash donations that were made throughout the
Floydada Country Club to Host “3 Person Shamble” Later This Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Country Club will host their next tournament on July 27-28 in a “3-person Shamble” The entry fee for the tournament will be $100 a person. Players can register now by contacting the
County Commissioners Considering Salary of New AgriLife Agent
FLOYDADA, TX – County Commissioners are meeting this morning to discuss and possibly act on the salary of a new AgriLife extension agent. In addition, the court will discuss bids for a new roof on the AgriLife
Connie Luna (Floydada)
Connie Luna, 70 of Floydada, Tx, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 2, 2024 in Floydada, Tx. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic
FBC Lockney’s Independence Day Celebration in Lockney on Wednesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney held their Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday. The event featured live music, food, face painting, water slides, bouncy house, and more for the members of the community to
80th Annual Bar-None Rodeo Takes Place on Saturday
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Bar-None Rodeo Association is hosting their 80th annual Bar None Roughstock Rodeo on Saturday June 29th at 7:00 p.m. in Plainview. The entry fee for the event is $10 for adults and kids
FBC Lockney to Host First Event With a New Pastor
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney invites all members of the community to their “Community Independence Day Celebration” on Wednesday July 3, starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. –
Two Floyd County Precincts to Receive New Equipment
FLOYDADA, TX – Two Floyd County precincts will be sporting new equipment following a recent Commissioner vote. On Monday, the Court approved a bid to purchase a new Caterpillar motor grader for Precinct One for $175,980. While
Floyd County Commissioners Name New Emergency Management Coordinator
FLOYDADA, TX – After one year without an Emergency Management Coordinator for Floyd County, commissioners voted to appoint Mark Carroll starting October 1, 2024. Carroll, the current Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agent, explained that when dealing
Hospital District Suffers Through Another Challenging Financial Month
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors met last month to hear about another net loss for April. Though the clinic’s volume included 914 visits during the month and gross revenue exceeded $1.627
Health Fair and Color Run Hosted by WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital
LOCKNEY, TX – Join the WJ Mangold Memorial Hosptial on Saturday, June 22 as they host a Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The event will take place at Lockney Elementary School with 14 service providers
Lubbock’s Professional Softball Team Plays Series in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The Hub City Adelitas begin their 2024 WPF season tonight against the Coastal Bend Tidal Wave at Lady Winds Field in Floydada on Thursday. The three game series will begin at 7:00 p.m. on
One Dead, Two Hospitalized Following Collision in Motley County
MATADOR, TX – One Floyd County resident died in an early morning accident near Matador. 73-year-old Lino Garcia of Floydada was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident five miles west of Matador on U.S.
Utility Customers with Delinquent Accounts Face New Fee
FLOYDADA, TX – Those delinquent in paying their city utility bills will now be charged a fee for collection services. On Tuesday night, the Floydada City Council approved a motion for a contingent fee with Perdue Brandon
Floydada Welcomes KCBD for 2024 Community Coverage Tour
FLOYDADA, TX – The KCBD Newschannel 11’s Community Coverage Tour will return to Floydada on Tuesday, July 9 for the fourth time since 2013. The annual event, now in its 22nd year, is a chance for
WJ Mangold Adds Snyder Physician to Hospital Faculty
LOCKNEY, TX – After 15 years in Snyder, Dr. David Kerr is excited to join the staff of W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital as a new physician serving the Emergency Department and inpatient care. Kerr grew up on
Zarate sentenced to 40 years in prison for sex assault
Jesus Zarate will next be a free man in 2064. That was the decision of a Floyd County jury Wednesday morning as they sentenced the 27-year-old to 40 years in prison.