CDC investigating listeria outbreaks linked to recalled salads
ATLANTA — The CDC is investigating two separate listeria outbreaks linked to bagged salads, one of which has caused two cases of the disease in Texas. The salads which caused the Texas illnesses were produced by Dole,
Omicron is sidelining even health care workers as it rips through Texas
By Ren Larson, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica The omicron variant has led to a surge in positive cases across Texas, and some hospital regions are seeing numbers of COVID-19 patients that rival last winter. The
Whirlwinds have strong start to knock off Bobcats at Dimmitt
DIMMITT — The Floydada Whirlwinds showed no signs of rust in returning to the hardwood courts with a convincing 56-34 win over the 3A Dimmitt Bobcats at Kenneth Cleveland Gym on Tuesday afternoon. The Whirlwinds (13-0) had
Lady Winds return from holiday break with tough win at Dimmitt
DIMMITT — The Lady Winds (12-6) fought off the Dimmitt Bobbies in the fourth quarter to take a hard fought win 36-32 at Kenneth Cleveland Gym on Tuesday afternoon. Floydada had a 10-point lead at halftime 18-8,
State Parks offering ‘First Day Hike’ Jan. 1
QUITAQUE — Caprock Canyons State Park is offering a “First Day Hike” on Jan. 1 as part of a national initiative to get outdoors on New Year’s Day. The park is giving visitors an opportunity to “start
City offices lock doors citing COVID-19 concerns
FLOYD COUNTY — Both of Floyd County’s city hall lobbies are once again closed to visitors, thanks to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the area. Floydada City Hall and Lockney City Hall both had signs on
Gov. Greg Abbott intervened to put a positive spin on Texas’ power grid
By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune The two most powerful people overseeing Texas’ electric grid sat next to each other in a quickly arranged Austin news conference in early December to try to assure Texans that the
Longhorns are 1-1 in Wildcat Classic
LITTLEFIELD — The Lockney Longhorns (9-6) have split their first two games of the 30th Annual Wildcat Classic by falling to the host Littlefield Wildcats 71-36 on Monday night, then turning around early Tuesday morning at 8
Undefeated Whirlwinds face big challenges to close out 2021
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwinds have been able to handle all comers in their first twelve games of the season by an average winning margin of 72-51. All of the victories have not been blowouts as there
Wanell Huckabee Eubanks (Lubbock)
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Wanell (Nell) Eubanks on December 22, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep while in her home. She brought such joy
Floyd County Stock Show around the corner
MUNCY — The 2022 Floyd County Livestock Show is on the horizon, and a tentative full schedule for the Jan. 13-15 event at the Unity Center is now available. Cattle and rabbits take center stage on Thursday,
George “Byron” Brock (Lockney)
Byron Brock, age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 23, 2021, in Plainview. Byron’s celebration of life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lockney on Tuesday, December 28,
Floydada Animal Shelter making strides, but still room for improvement
FLOYDADA — Since she was appointed about a year and a half ago, Floydada Animal Shelter Director Cassandra Garza has made huge strides towards bringing the animal overpopulation situation in the city under control, but she still
Longhorns return to the hardwood court in Littlefield Tourney on Monday
LITTLEFIELD — The Lockney Longhorns (8-5) will move their holiday celebration on Monday from gathering around the Christmas tree to the basketball court at Wildcat Gym in Littlefield for the 30th Annual Wildcat Classic on Waylon Jennings
Jennifer Yeary (Floydada)
Jennifer Yeary, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home. Jennifer was born March 7, 1952, in Floyd County to Jack and Betty (Beard) Yeary.
Optimism Remains for Rural Economies, Despite Rising Inflation
OMAHA, NE – For 13 consecutive months, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) has remained above growth neutral, signaling consistent growth for the region and continued optimism for the economic conditions across the 10-state region. According
Kansas City Fed Outlines Challenges/Opportunities in New Year
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Recent shocks related to the pandemic, weather, and a cyberattack led to a decline in demand for cattle at processing plants and a weak price environment for cattle producers, who were not able
Consumers Should Expect Higher Meat Prices Into 2022
DENVER, CO – Prices paid by consumers for a protein hit an all-time high in October and the trend is expected to continue into 2022 according to a new report from CoBank. The Consumer Price Index for
ON THE RECORD: CDC director provides year-end coronavirus update
This week On The Record, Tony St. James speaks with CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky to get an update on the state of COVID-19 in the U.S., plus we will hear from the White House COVID-19 Response
FDA authorizes first COVID treatment pill Wednesday
WASHINGTON — In the midst of a surge of cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given a green light for the first at-home treatment for the coronavirus. Regulators authorized Pfizer’s
106.1 FLiP FM going all-Christmas for 24 hours
Have you ever heard the story of the Yule Log? On Christmas Eve 1966 a TV executive in New York got the idea to point a camera at a fireplace and play Christmas music for viewers who
Courthouse, city offices to close for holidays
FLOYD COUNTY — Local government offices in Floyd County, including the courthouse, Floydada City Hall and Lockney City Hall will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Floyd County Courthouse will close Wednesday, Dec.
Working Group to Unveil Recommendations for New Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – The average age of the American farmer, according to the most recent Census of Agriculture from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is almost 58 years old. Actually, 92 percent of those listed as
GAO Report Critical of USDA’s Market Facilitation Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Did USDA miscalculate trade damages to producers under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in 2019? According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, requested last January (2020) by the Chairwoman of the Senate
Consumer Demand Expected to Drive Global Economic Gains
DENVER, CO – A persistent pandemic, monetary tightening in the U.S., and slowing growth in China will present the most significant headwinds for the global economy in 2022. According to CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division report, the global
Teachenor Agency named Floydada Chamber’s Business of Month
FLOYDADA — State Farm Agent Rex Teachenor and staff have been named the Business of the Month for November by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce. Teachenor is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and handles all kinds of
All Floydada, Lockney varsity basketball teams have winning records at Christmas break
FLOYD COUNTY — With the Lockney and Floydada basketball teams taking a much-needed break for the Christmas holiday, they are all providing hope of what is to come the rest of the 2021-22 season. All four of
Fire departments each receive $10k donation from Country Christmas Ball
MUNCY — The seventh annual Floyd County Fireman’s Country Christmas Ball this month entertained hundreds of guests and raised thousands of dollars for two of Floyd County’s fire departments. “Because of the generosity of the guests and
Lockney council weighs redistricting plans, at-large representation Tuesday
LOCKNEY — During its regular meeting on Tuesday morning, the Lockney City Council extensively discussed its options for redistricting its single-member council wards — or doing away with them completely. The council was presented with three options
2 contested races headline Floyd County primary filings
FLOYDADA — Candidate filings for the March 1 primary in Floyd County have been finalized, with 10 candidates vying for one of eight county offices. The Floyd County seats up for grabs are county judge, county clerk,