Commissioners to hold regular meeting Monday, special meeting Tuesday
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners Court has two consecutive meetings coming up on Monday, Nov. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 9. On Monday, commissioners will meet in regular session at 8 a.m. to canvass votes from the
Reminder: No school for FCISD on Monday
FLOYDADA — Students in Floydada Collegiate ISD are off of school on Monday. Nov. 8 is listed as a staff development day on the FCISD calendar, so students need not report that day. Staff will still be
An ‘Overnight Success’ 20 years in the making
FLOYDADA — An overnight success — can you name one? More than likely not. The reason is that as Luis Romero, an MIT-trained economist and author explains, “overnight success does not exist.” Writing for Forbes, Romero says
Entries now open for Floyd County Stock Show
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County AgriLife Extension Office is now taking entries to the annual Floyd County Stock Show, as well as a number of major stock shows across the state. Families interested in signing up for
Floydada Cemetery Association looking for year-end donations
FLOYDADA — “The Floydada Cemetery Association needs money.” Kyle Smith was half joking, but he says that the association is currently looking for donations to supplement its budget as the year draws close to an end. “End
FUMC Floydada holding time of rememberance this Sunday
One of the most famous verses in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes is “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” On Sunday, First United Methodist
Longhorns, Jackrabbits to decide No. 2 and 3 seeds of 5-2A-II this Friday
RALLS — The Lockney Longhorns (7-2, 2-1) and the Ralls Jackrabbits (6-3, 2-1) both know they are headed to the 2A-II playoffs in football, but Friday in Ralls they will decide who is seeded No. 2 and
TxDOT sidewalk project to begin in Floydada next week
FLOYDADA — The Texas Department of Transportation is set to start work on a project next week to improve sidewalks and curb ramps in Floyd County, weather permitting. “The project will make sidewalk improvements and add or
Winds, Owls in ‘win-and-in’ game for playoffs
FLOYDADA — For the second consecutive season, the Floydada Whirlwinds (2-7, 1-3) and the Hale Center Owls (3-6, 1-3) will decide the No. 4 seed of District 2-2A-I in football. It will be winner-take-all game at Charles
Isabel Ybarra (Floydada)
Isabel Ybarra, 62, of Floydada, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., and her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Governor extends SNAP benefits again for November
The following is a press release from the office of Governor Greg Abbott: AUSTIN — As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services
Local pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster shots
FLOYD COUNTY — Eleven months after the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines began to arrive in Floyd County, booster shots are now rolling out to folks across the area. Floyd County’s two pharmacies are offering the extra
Lockney High School tweaks bell schedule ahead of basketball season
LOCKNEY — In an effort to help curb the amount of time that students miss class for athletics, Lockney High School is flip-flopping first and ninth periods for all students beginning next Tuesday. In a recent Facebook
Business Spotlight: CMMS CPAs & Advisors, an ATLAS Navigators, LLC Firm
FLOYDADA, TX – Over the years as the population in Floyd County has fallen, some businesses have closed leaving residents without service in some categories. For accountants and Certified Public Accountants (CPA), that is not the case.
ON THE RECORD: State Representative Dustin Burrows
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – State Representative Dustin Burrows from Lubbock joins Tony St. James to discuss what happened during the most recent state legislative session, redistricting, and what’s ahead for West Texas in the future. Listen here
Bart Crow on Live From The Backroom
Bart Crow is having an adventure. The Austin-based Crow tells us how his family wound up renting out their house and traveling the U.S. in an RV. He also plays a few songs for us, and talks
Moore elected to FCISD Board, replacing Lyle Miller
FLOYDADA — Voters in the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District elected Randy Moore to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday. Moore defeated Jay Mendoza with 63 percent of the vote to fill the at-large seat (316 to
Despite low turnout, Texas voters pass Constitutional Amendments
FLOYDADA — Floyd County voters turned out to help pass eight Constitutional Amendments at the state level on Tuesday. Texas election officials counted 621 ballots in the county, equal to a turnout of just 17 percent for
LISD’s four-day week already paying educational dividends
LOCKNEY — Since Aug. 17, the Lockney Independent School District has trialed a novel district calendar incorporating a four-day instructional week. The LISD school board adopted the change during a meeting this summer, designating Mondays as a
Floydada, Lockney likely to stay put in 2022 UIL realignment
AUSTIN — Friday, October 29 was Snapshot Day of the Texas UIL biennial realignment process. The realignment, regarding what classifications and divisions that schools will compete in for athletics, music and academics, will be announced in February
Xcel Energy readies systems for cold weather ahead
The following is a press release from Xcel Energy: AMARILLO — Xcel Energy is prepared for cold weather and is reminding customers they can also take steps to maintain a high level of comfort while saving on
Challenges to Feeding People and Livestock in Future
ARLINGTON, VA – According to the United Nations (UN), the global population is expected to increase by 2 billion in the next 30 years, from a current 7.7 billion people to 9.7 billion in 2050 and potentially
Democrats Failing at Bicameral Compromise for “Infrastructure” Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – Another week begins, and the optimism that Congressional Democrats will find compromise in passing two major bills appears to be fading. Two key pieces of legislation for the Biden administration are the Infrastructure Bill,
USDA Preparing to Write ARC and PLC Checks
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is preparing to issue $1.8 billion in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage program (PLC) payments for the 2020 crop year, and for producers enrolled in PLC, those with barley, canola,
Mendoza and Moore Running for FCISD Board Seat
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada voters will decide the future of the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District (FCISD) Board of Trustees Tuesday when they return to the polls in a statewide election. Though there are no races featuring
No need to cook Friday; church, school fundraisers have meals covered
FLOYDADA — Friday’s lunch and dinner are handled, thanks to a couple of fundraisers taking place that day. For lunch starting at 11 a.m., St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church is serving turkey plates, complete with cornbread dressing,
Lions roar big against Whirlwinds
NEW DEAL — What happens in the trenches in football is usually where the outcome is decided. There is little doubt the two best offensive and defensive lines in District 2-2A-I will decide the District Championship when
Halloween events bring fun to downtowns
FLOYD COUNTY — Throngs of costumed children (and adults) flooded the downtown streets of Lockney and Floydada to participate in Trunk-or-Treat events this weekend. Lockney held its Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday evening. Following that was the Lockney Elementary
Injuries stop Longhorns’ winning streak in district championship game
LOCKNEY — The injuries that occurred to two key Lockney seniors at Hamlin on October 22 played a significant role in the Longhorns falling in the District 5-2A-II Championship to the Roscoe Plowboys 46-6 on Friday at
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Packets of RUTFs
WASHINGTON, DC – What if you had the key to unlock a life-saving measure needed by 2.4 million children worldwide, that would not only save their lives but would also put them on the path to good