2 arrested after Floydada police observe burglary Tuesday
FLOYDADA — Two individuals are behind bars following a burglary in Floydada Tuesday afternoon. Floydada police responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for two suspicious persons dressed in all black, who police say were dropped
Despite pitch, Lockney chooses low bid for SCADA
LOCKNEY — Despite a fervent effort from a Lubbock company, Lockney officials on Tuesday voted to accept a bid on a new SCADA system in the amount of $126,485 from Brakke Electric of Amarillo. David Bateman, Chairman
Big XII officiating veteran speaks to Floydada clubs
FLOYDADA — “I’ve just about seen it all and heard it all in my 25 years of officiating football in the Big XII Conference,” said Kelly Deterding of Lubbock to the Floydada Rotary and Lions clubs during
Girls Hoops Roundup: Saturday, Nov. 13
Lockney 61, Patton Springs 41 AFTON, Texas — The Lady Longhorns improved their record to 3-0 by beating the Patton Springs Rangerettes 61-41 Saturday. Lockney jumped to a 20-12 first quarter lead and widened the margin to
FFA team presents to school board; outstanding students, teachers recognized
FLOYDADA — Students and Educators of the Month were recognized during the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening, featuring a special presentation from a group of those outstanding students. From A.B. Duncan
Floydada City Council to consider condemnations, zoning variances
FLOYDADA — The City of Floydada’s councilmembers will address a number of property-related requests when they meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6:30. Two neighboring properties are on the agenda for consideration of condemnation: 623 E.
Police matters, SCADA on agenda for Lockney Tuesday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Lockney Community Center with an agenda heavy on police-related items. Aldermen will consider an interlocal agreement between the city and the Floyd County
Floydada school board to swear in Moore
FLOYDADA — Floydada Collegiate Independent School District Trustee-elect Randy Moore will be officially sworn in following a canvass of the votes when the board meets on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Moore was elected in a special
Character Counts at A.B. Duncan Elementary School
FLOYDADA — Students at Floydada’s A.B. Duncan Collegiate Elementary School are learning that Character Counts through an incentive program by that same name. Duncan counselor Jennifer Gonzales says that the program is instrumental in the school’s character
Beto O’Rourke says he’s running for Texas governor
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Beto O’Rourke is running for governor, challenging Republican Greg Abbott in a clash of two of Texas’ biggest politicians. “I’m running to serve the people of Texas, and I want to
Whirlwinds’ season ended at Bi-District by potent Panhandle Panthers
TULIA — Since Panhandle turned its 0-5 season start around in their District 1-2A-I opener by beating the Olton Mustangs 42-20, the Panthers have not experienced a loss and appear to be stronger by the week. Junior
Longhorns fall at Bi-District to Seymour
TUSCOLA, Texas — The 2A-II Bi-District playoff game at Indian Stadium on Thursday started out like a swinging pendulum in the first quarter. The Seymour Panthers scored the first two touchdowns to jump out to a 14-0
WTO Member Nations Prepare for More Agriculture Talks
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Another major global meeting is approaching. For those in agriculture, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial conference (MC12) is the stage where negotiations are at “a critical juncture,” says the Chair of the
Cuba Joins China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative
BEIJING, CHINA – With Cuba officially joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Energy project, the communist island nation that sits just 90 miles from Florida emphasizes the initiative’s relevance to overcome global challenges collectively. With the
New USDA Rule Allows for Increased Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this year, a Federal Appeals Court in Minnesota struck down a Trump-era USDA rule that would have made increased line speeds on pork processing plants legal, on the heels of 20 years of
WT’s Compton is LSC Player of the Week in football
RICHARDSON, Texas — West Texas A&M’s Jarrod Compton was honored on Monday as the Lone Star Conference offensive Player of the Week by the league’s office. The 5’10” 185-pound junior running back was the Buffaloes’ workhorse in
Ches Carthel (Lubbock)
The family of Ches Carthel will celebrate his life of 60 years at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. His family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance
James Edward Bussey (Petersburg)
James Edward Bussey, 79, of Petersburg passed away on November 10, 2021, in Lubbock. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 12, 2021, at Petersburg Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors. James
1 dead in tractor accident
FLOYDADA — Floyd County officials are investigating after an implement accident left one person dead Thursday afternoon south of Floydada. The accident happened around 3:00 p.m. Thursday near FM 1958. Authorities have not released what caused the
ON THE RECORD: Lockney 5th graders travel to Texas capital
In today’s On The Record, Alex Driggars chats with Lockney Elementary School Principal Mike Michaleson about his recent trip to Austin with the fifth grade class. Listen here:
Lockney StuCo plants flags for Veterans Day
LOCKNEY — The Lockney High School Student Council helped to celebrate Veterans Day by planting flags around the community. The council serves the community each year by placing the flags on Veterans Day.
Cuban Trade Expanding, But Few Utilizing “Free Money”
HAVANA, CUBA – While exports of most U.S. agricultural commodities to other countries have been soaring in 2021, one nation stands out in their demand for ag and food products – especially for chicken, soybeans, and corn
Trucking Association Files Lawsuit Against Mandatory Vaccine Mandate
ARLINGTON, VA – Though it appears truckers will be exempt from the government’s new vaccine mandate, the American Truckers Association (ATA) isn’t taking any chances. On Tuesday, ATA – the nation’s largest trade association for the trucking
Bipartisan Cattle Market Discovery and Transparency Bill Introduced
WASHINGTON, DC – Continued concern and frustration with the lack of transparency within the cattle market by producers have led a bipartisan group of Senators including Democrats Jon Tester (MT) and Ron Wyden (OR), and Republicans Chuck
Ceremonies honor Floyd County veterans in big way
FLOYD COUNTY — On this Veterans Day, hundreds gathered at three ceremonies in Floydada and Lockney to honor those in our community who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In Lockney, students and community members gathered
Floydada, Panhandle match their comeback stories on Friday in 2A-I Bi-District
TULIA — One common denominator between the Floydada Whirlwinds and Panhandle Panthers — neither got to this 2A-I Bi-District playoff the easy way when they face of Friday at Younger Field. Floydada (3-7) is the District 2-2A-1
Lockney, Seymour set to tangle in 2A-II bi-district playoff Thursday
TUSCOLA, Texas — The Lockney Longhorns and Seymour Panthers will meet in a class 2A-II bi-district playoff game Thursday night at Jim Ned’s Indian Stadium. Lockney (7-3) is the number three seed out of 5-2A-II, while Seymour
Donna Keaton (Littlefield)
Donna Rhea Keaton, 62, of Littlefield, formerly of Floydada and Lockney, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, in Lubbock. Visitation was held Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1305 Phelps
Artificial turf attracts three playoff games to Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY — The all-weather artificial turf fields have made a difference in high school football playoff games coming to Charles Tyer Stadium in Floydada and Mitchell-Zimmerman Field in Lockney. There will be a total of three
House Agriculture Leadership Promotes Investments Through Reconciliation Measure
WASHINGTON, DC – While Congressional leaders continue to search for a path forward for President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, the House Agriculture Committee has outlined how the bill would provide billions of dollars for critical investments