Lockney Elementary Seeking Vendors for Annual Halloween Carnival
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney Elementary is inviting local businesses, vendors and community members to participate in its upcoming Halloween Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lockney Elementary School. The carnival will
Floyd County Safe Driving Expo Educates Area Students on Road Safety
MUNCY, TX – Students from Lockney and Floydada high schools gathered at the Friends of Floyd County Unity Center on Friday, October 9, for the 2026 Floyd County Safe Driving Expo, a day dedicated to promoting safe
Lockney Longhorn Marching Band to Compete at UIL Region Marching Contest
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Marching Band will travel to Lubbock on Saturday, October 17, to compete in the UIL Region Marching Contest at Lowery Field at Plains Capital Park. The band is scheduled to perform
Floydada Cross Country Dominates District, Both Teams Regional-Bound
FLOYDADA, TX – It was a banner day for Floydada Cross Country at the District Meet, as both the varsity boys and varsity girls teams punched their tickets to the Regional Championship for the second consecutive year!
Lockney Longhorn Band Delivers Strong Performance at Lubbock “Westerner” Contest
LOCKNEY, TX — The Lockney Longhorn Band earned top honors at the Lubbock “Westerner” Contest, bringing home multiple trophies and securing a top finish among schools of all sizes. In the Class 2A division, Lockney placed 2nd
Dominant Longhorns Blitz Pathway Academy in 60-0 Home Shutout
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns put on a masterclass performance on Friday night, delivering a 60-0 victory over Pathway Academy in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. From the opening kickoff, Lockney controlled all three phases
Winners Announced for 39th Annual Punkin’ Days Car Show
FLOYDADA, TX – Classic auto enthusiasts and community members gathered in downtown Floydada on Saturday for the 39th annual Punkin’ Days, featuring the highly anticipated annual Car Show. Participants from across the region brought out an impressive
Longhorns Look to Start District Against Warriors on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Pathway Academy Warriors on Friday for the start of district play. The Longhorns (2-3) had a bye last week. The Warriors (0-4) also had a bye week. Kick-off
39th Annual Punkin’ Days Set for Saturday in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada will celebrate the 39th Annual Punkin’ Days this Saturday, October 10, with a full day of activities, contests, entertainment and community events planned throughout the day. The festivities will begin early Saturday morning
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Releases September Crime Report
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has released its Crime Report for the month of September, detailing incidents investigated by the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement throughout Floyd County. (Editor’s Note: All individuals
City of Lockney Shares September Manager’s Minute
LOCKNEY, TX – The City of Lockney has released its September 2026 Manager’s Minute, providing residents with an update on water production, city projects, code enforcement, animal control, grants and other community matters. Water Status During September,
City of Floydada Announces New Code Enforcement Partnership
FLOYDADA, TX – The City of Floydada has announced a new partnership with Texas Communities Group as the city takes steps to revitalize and clean up the community through increased code enforcement. Code enforcement action is scheduled
Lockney ISD Hosts Free Parent Information Meeting on Thursday
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney parents are invited to attend a free Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lockney Elementary Cafeteria. The seminar is being offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Lockney Longhorn Band Opens 2026 Marching Season with First-Place Finish
DENVER CITY, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Band opened its 2026 marching season Saturday in Denver City at the Tumbleweed Classic, earning first place in preliminaries in the Class 1A–4A division. The Longhorn Band also received the
Lockney Student Artwork Selected for Statewide Exhibition
HOUSTON, TX – Congratulations to Jaidyn Torres, whose artwork, The Light, has been selected for the 2026 txEDCON – TASA/TASB Exhibition in Houston, Texas. The exhibition, presented through the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Program,
King County Fair Livestock Show and Swine Jackpot Set for October 17-18 in Guthrie
GUTHRIE, TX – Livestock exhibitors from across Texas will have the opportunity to compete at the 2026 King County Fair Livestock Show and Swine Jackpot Show, set for October 17-18 at the Arb Piper Community Complex and
Parent Resource: Proactive Parenting Virtual Mental Health Series
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney ISD District Counselor Mrs. Cuellar is sharing a free virtual resource available to parents and families through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Proactive Parenting is a virtual mental health education series designed
City of Floydada Accepting Applications for Public Works Operator
FLOYDADA, TX – The City of Floydada is accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Operator. The position offers a pay range of $14.50 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The City offers a
Lockney High School Announces Paraprofessional Opening
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated paraprofessional to join the Longhorn family. The position will work alongside classroom teachers to help support student success, with a particular focus on students who
Crosby & Floyd County Field Day Set for October 9
FLOYD/CROSBY, TX – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host the Crosby & Floyd County Field Day on Friday, October 9, 2026, providing area producers an opportunity to hear updates from agricultural specialists and industry professionals while touring
Whirlwinds Persevere in Close Battle Against Eagles
FRITCH, TX – The Floydada whirlwinds traveled to Fritch on Friday night to battle the Eagles on their homecoming night. The Whirlwinds started the scoring in the first quarter taking a 6-0 lead. The eagles would then
Whirlwinds Travel to Fritch for Friday Night Lights Showdown
FRITCH, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will close out their non-district schedule on Friday as they travel to battle the Sanford-Fritch Eagles. The Whirlwinds (3-2) defeated Ralls in their last game, 46-0. The Eagles (2-3) fell to
Betty Ruth Jones
Visitation will be held in Lockney from 5-7:00PM, on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00AM, a visitation will be held at the Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel
Floydada City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Variance Request
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada City Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to receive public comment regarding a proposed variance request. The public hearing will take place in the Council
FJBA Little Dribblers Registration Open for 2026-27 Season
FLOYDADA, TX – Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 FJBA Little Dribblers basketball season, giving local young athletes an opportunity to take the court and develop their basketball skills. The program is open to children age
Floyd County Commissioners Court Addresses Budget, Tax Rate, Funding and County Business
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Commissioners Court addressed budget matters, the county tax rate, funding applications, county services and other business during regular meetings held Aug. 31 and Sept. 21, 2026. Aug. 31 Meeting The Commissioners
City of Lockney Provides Information on Junk Vehicles and Code Enforcement
LOCKNEY, TX — The City of Lockney Code Enforcement Department is providing residents with information about the city’s junk vehicle regulations and what property owners can expect if a vehicle is determined to be a junk vehicle.
Floydada Native Joe Faulkenberry Named AgriLife Extension Agriculture Agent in Llano County
AgriLife Extension adds new county agents, program specialists across Texas Personnel provide county-level agriculture, horticulture, youth, family and community health programming September 29, 2026 – by Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled new county
LHS Inducts Seven Students into National Honor Society
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney High School celebrated the accomplishments of seven students Monday evening, September 29, as they were inducted into the National Honor Society during a beautiful ceremony held at the Lockney Methodist Church. The evening
A.C. Pratt
Floydada – A.C. Pratt, age 91, longtime resident of Floydada, passed away on September 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. The family