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, four 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 (Turkey)
Marsha Rogers Blake, age 69, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Dreamland Cemetery in Turkey. Arrangements are under the personal
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
Floydada, Lockney varsity teams are thankful for good starts to hoops season
FLOYD COUNTY — Ten days into the high school basketball season gives hope that Floydada and Lockney may have solid boys and girls basketball teams for the 2021-22 season. All four teams have winning records. Lockney Lady
COLUMN: Father-daughter broadcast tops off season of thanksgiving
FLOYDADA — I have been a believer for a long time that things happen for a reason more than we realize. On Friday, Nov. 12 I enjoyed a unique opportunity of broadcasting a Whirlwind Playoff football game
Motley County officials warn of police impersonator in area
MATADOR — The Motley County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a potential police impersonator attempting to pull over vehicles in the county. The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on Tuesday night just after 10
Tuesday Roundball Roundup: Lady Winds, Lady Horns enter Thanksgiving on winning streaks
Lady Longhorns – 46, Olton Fillies – 41 LOCKNEY — The Lady Horns (8-2) overcame a 18-17 deficit at halftime, winning both the third and fourth quarters to take a hard-fought 46-31 win on Tuesday afternoon at
Wilma Colston (Floydada)
Wilma Colston, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. Interment will follow at the Floydada Cemetery. Arrangements are
Floyd County Judge recognized for education efforts
BOERNE, Texas — Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke was recently honored as one of the state’s outstanding county judges in the area of judicial education by the Texas Judicial Academy. Lucke was inducted as a Fellow of
Whirlwinds’ opponents still alive in Region Semis
FLOYDADA — Two state-rated opponents of the Floydada Whirlwinds keep moving on to the Region Quarterfinals in their respective UIL playoff brackets: the No. 6 New Deal Lions (11-1) in 2A-I and the No. 6 Roosevelt Eagles
Monday Hoops Roundup: Floydada sweeps Hart, Lockney wins 2 at Seagraves
Lady Winds – 63, Hart – 28 FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds won their third straight game by cruising past the Hart Lady Longhorns 63-28 at Whirlwind Gym. Floydada established dominance early with a 17-3 first quarter
Group of freshmen competes at area FFA contest Saturday
CANYON — An FFA Agricultural Advocacy team from Floydada placed fifth at the area competition at West Texas A&M University on Saturday. The team consisting of five freshmen — Mia Snowden, Allyson Romero, Kirsten Pyle, Miranda Reyes,
Lockney well represented on 5-2A-II All-District football team
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns had a very successful football season this fall, finishing 7-4 including a seven-game winning streak. The 5-2A-II coaches recognized Lockney’s season by placing five Longhorns on the first team for offense and