Caprock park superintendent speaks to clubs
FLOYDADA – Tuesday’s meeting of the Floydada Lions and Rotary Clubs featured a presentation on bison. Specifically the bison herd that lives just north of Floyd County at Caprock Canyons State Park. Donald Beard, the park superintendent
Lockney home damaged in fire
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Volunteer Fire Department had to deal with flames and the West Texas wind in fighting a house fire in the 600 block of SW 6th Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out just after
Jackie (Rucker) Lawson (Floydada)
Service for Jackie Rucker Lawson, 68, of Floydada will be at 2 pm on February 22nd at Agape Funeral Chapel with Reverend Michael Stafford officiating. Burial will be at Floydada Cemetery. Jackie passed on February 5, 2022,
Christopher A. Lee (Plainview)
Christopher A. Lee, 25, of Plainview, passed away on February 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Plainview with Mr. Lanny Voss officiating. Burial
Christian Bursiaga (Lockney)
Christian Bursiaga, 24, of Lockney, departed this earthly world and entered heaven’s gates on February 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Bartley Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at
January Another Strong Month for Agricultural Tractor Sales
MILWAUKEE, WI – Overall ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada continued rising into January 2022, while combine harvesters slowed for the month according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S.
NCC Predicts a 7 Percent Increase in Cotton Plantings
HOUSTON, TX – Higher prices for both old-crop cotton and new-crop (2022 season), has U.S. farmers looking to increase planted acreage across the cotton belt this year. According to results from the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) 41st
Rural Ag Summit Kicks Off World Ag Expo
TULARE, CA – Thought leaders from the San Joaquin Valley gathered last week to identify and discuss the top issues affecting agriculture and rural America. Erin Fitzgerald, CEO of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), spoke
Lockney, Floydada to settle playoff seedings tonight
LOCKNEY – There have been a large number of high spirited games between the Floydada Whirlwinds and Lockney Longhorns during the last century in all kinds of sports. Tonight in Lockney will be the latest version when
Lady Winds fall to Olton in Bi-District heartbreaker
LUBBOCK – The Floydada Lady Winds outscored the Olton in the first and third quarters to see it slip away in the fourth stanza to fall 47-44 to the Olton Fillies in their Bi-District playoff game on
Lady Horns win bi-district in overtime
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Lady Horns found themselves in a hole of 19-4 after the first quarter of their 2A Bi-District game with Vega Lady Horns, but stormed back to win the second, fourth and overtime quarters
Softball diamond to be called ‘Lady Winds Field’
FLOYDADA – Soon it will be time to hear the crack of the bat, soon it will be time to sit in the sun or under the lights and watch the Lady Winds work at their new
FCISD releases Annual Performance Report
FLOYDADA – From groceries to government, nearly everything in our lives have been disrupted in the past two years, and that certainly includes education. Last Thursday night Floydada Collegiate ISD’s board heard from Dr. Gilbert Trevino on
John Fuston (Turkey)
John Fuston, age 77, of Fort Worth, peacefully took his last breath on earth to join our Father in heaven on February 10, 2022, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He served as the State Executive
Floyd County now under burn ban
FLOYDADA – It’s dry, and multiple forecasts say it will continue to get drier as 2022 progresses; in a proactive move Monday Floyd County Commissioners approved a resolution for the county to put a burn ban into
Fire rages through Floydada home
UPDATE 2/15: A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Catarino Ramirez and Magdalena Hernandez, who lived at the home. They were inside the home but not injured during Sunday’s fire. >>CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Repairs continue to US 70 following fatal
LOCKNEY – The cleanup from a fatal accident that claimed the life of a Lockney man last Tuesday will continue into the upcoming week. Work to repair road damage on US 70 in Lockney is planned to
Lady Winds ready for rematch with Olton Fillies
LUBBOCK – The Floydada Lady Winds will take on the Olton Fillies for the second time this season, but this one has higher stakes than the November 12 meeting that Olton won by four points at Whirlwind
On The Record: The Outcome
LOCKNEY – A ministry started by two sisters with a deep love for the South Plains community has recently expanded their reach to their home town. The Outcome, founded by Nicole Schmalzried and Kayla Sherman, recently opened
Longhorns win sets up 2nd place showdown
RALLS – A 3-Point win over the Ralls Jackrabbits has set up a battle for second place in District 4-2A that will be settled Tuesday in Lockney. That sentence could have been said about either Floyd County
Missing Floydada shelter puppy recovered
FLOYDADA – The ‘dogged’ determination of the Floydada Animal Shelter and Floydada Police have resulted in the return of a puppy believed to have been taken from the shelter late last month. Cassandra Garza with the shelter
Early voting begins Monday
FLOYD COUNTY – Early voting for the March 2022 Republican and Democratic primaries begins Monday morning in Floyd County, with two polling places set to open at 8:00 a.m. County voters can head to either First United
Lady Horns get playoff rematch with Vega at home
LOCKNEY – This time a year ago the Vega Longhorns ended the Lockney Lady Horns season in a Bi-District playoff game in the Vega gym. This time Lockney gets another shot against Vega on their home court.
Board extends admin contracts, sets election date
FLOYDADA – A board agenda full of items covering every aspect of the district was on tap at Floydada Collegiate ISD’s administration building Thursday night. Among the items discussed, the board set a May 7 election date
Lady Winds Softball opener delayed by basketball playoffs
FLOYDADA – Coach Armando Morales confirms Monday’s softball season opener against Lubbock’s Trinity Christian Academy has been cancelled due the Floydada Lady Winds basketball team playing a Bi-District Playoff game against the Olton Fillies at Coronado High
Floydada Chamber searching for next manager
FLOYDADA – Do you love Floydada? What are your thoughts on pumpkins? Can you handle Quickbooks? If you have serious answers to any of those questions, members of the Floydada Chamber of Commerce want to talk with
Students, staff recognized at FCISD board meeting
FLOYDADA – A trio of Kindergarteners, three students from 4th grade and a pair of Junior High and High School students were recognized for their outstanding work Thursday nigh. The students, along with two teachers and a
Mark K. Snell (Floydada)
Mark K. Snell, age 58, passed away on February 5, 2022. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Mark was born July 10, 1963, in Crosby County to Clyde Harold and
Virginia Hernandez (Plainview)
Virginia Gonzales-Hernandez also known as Mom, Grandma, Big Grandma, G-ma, V, Sister, Tia V, and “Miss” Hernandez, was called home on February 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 10, 2022,
Roy Ray (Lockney)
Roy Ray, age 84, of Lockney, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Lockney. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 14, 2022, at Main Street Church of Christ in