Lockney ISD Welcomes New Superintendent with Exciting Leadership Ahead
LOCKNEY, TX—Lockney Independent School District (ISD) is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new superintendent, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and growth for the district. This new leadership figure is expected to bring fresh
Floyd County Under Emergency County Wide Burn Ban
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke has issued a County-Wide Burn Ban with continued drought conditions and high winds expected this week. The ban begins on Tuesday and will be in effect for seven days.
Calling all Floyd County (Floydada and Lockney) Seniors of the Class of 2025
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Want to be featured in our Senior Spotlight? Click on the link below to complete the form and share your story! Follow this link to fill out information about your senior: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd9wh-BOVd40DWZu7UubYiQQoVz1s9MZztQY3_IXZNmDCmmw/viewform If
Public Hearing This Morning for Wolf Spring Solar
FLOYDADA, TX—Floyd County Commissioners are meeting this morning for a Public Hearing on establishing the Wolf Spring Solar Reinvestment Zone. The zone’s boundary would be the southeast corner of the county. The Court will also discuss the
Lockney Lady Horns Powerlifting Team Successful at Regional Meet
ELDORADO, TX – The Lockney Girls Powerlifting Team has achieved outstanding success at the THSPWA Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet, securing second place in the region. We would like to extend congratulations to the following athletes for their
Lockney’s Basketball All-District & Academic All-District Announced
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns and Ladyhorns basketball teams have had an exceptional season, and several players have earned recognition for their outstanding performances both on the court and in the classroom. The following athletes were
Lady Winds Continue Dominant Performance with Win over Lubbock-Cooper Liberty
FLOYDADA, TX – In a commanding performance the Floydada Lady Winds softball team secured a decisive 19-4 victory over the Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Lady Patriots at their home field in Floydada. The Lady Winds got ahead early at
Exciting News for Lockney Residents: Trash Services Agreement Reached
LOCKNEY, TX – Great news, Lockney! We are pleased to announce that an agreement has been made for our trash services, and the first pickup will take place as soon as Monday! This is a big step
Lockney One Act Play Shines Bright in Sudan
SUDAN, TX – Congratulations to our One Act Play crew on their outstanding performance this year! The team received alternate recognition at their district competition last week, marking a significant achievement. The cast showcased immense talent, with
Fire Department Responds to Shed Fire in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Volunteers from the Floydada Fire Department, city police, and city employees converged on 718 California on Wednesday afternoon. A call came in at 2:46 PM for a shed fire, prompting the dispatch of first
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative Announces Youth Tour Contest Winners
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents and teachers who encouraged students to participate in this year’s Youth Tour contest. Their support and guidance play a crucial role in inspiring
Floydada BPA Excels at Texas State Competition, Secures National Spots
DALLAS, TX – The Floydada Business Professionals of America (BPA) team delivered an outstanding performance at the Texas BPA 2025 State Competition this past weekend in Dallas. Multiple teams secured national qualifications, including the Website Design team
City of Lockney Provides Roll-Off Dumpsters to Alleviate Trash Overflow
LOCKNEY, TX — The City of Lockney is taking proactive steps to address the temporary overflow of trash by placing two large roll-off dumpsters at key locations around town. These dumpsters are available to residents for household
Longhorn Band Earns Historic Achievement at Regional UIL Solo & Ensemble 2025
A huge congratulations to every single member of the Lockney band who competed at the Regional UIL Solo & Ensemble 2025. These students didn’t just participate—they made history! Not only did they set new school records, but
Local Man in Custody Following SWAT Standoff Saturday
FLOYDADA, TX – Following a nine-hour standoff, a Floyd County man is in custody facing a slew of felony charges. Alberto Guerrero Jr, 38, of Lockney, was wanted on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Unlawful Possession of
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to Offer Accredited Food Handlers Course in Floyd County
FLOYDADA, TX – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Floyd County Office, is offering an accredited Food Handlers Course to help food service employees comply with the updated Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER). The course, Food Safety: It’s
SWAT Team and Law Enforcement Working Armed Standoff
FLOYDADA, TX – Local law enforcement and a SWAT team from Lubbock are currently in a situation involving an armed person within the Floydada city limits. A perimeter has been set up around the house on the
Today’s Music Row Minute
NASHVILLE, TN – Terry Allen knew he wanted to be an artist. He wanted to write songs, perform, sculpt, paint, and otherwise, be a Martian. The Music Row Minute is produced and hosted by Tony St. James
Election Clerk Sounds Warning of Potential Voting Changes
FLOYDADA, TX—As the Texas State Legislature considers eliminating the Countywide Poll Place Program, Floyd County Clerk KeeLee Rawls is contacting elected members to explain why the program is important to rural voters, especially in Floyd County. Below
Floyd County Crime Report
(Editor’s Note: All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA, TX – The following is a recent Crime Report from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. On January 24th,
Trash Truck Catches Fire, Lockney Service Temporarily Suspended
LOCKNEY, TX – The city’s trash truck is out of service due to an incident on Thursday. A small fire broke out in the truck’s hopper after prohibited items were improperly disposed of. The fire was quickly
City Names City Pool and Adult Softball Coordinators
FLOYDADA, TX—On Tuesday, the Floydada City Council met for twelve minutes to prepare for the 2025 summer season. In a unanimous vote, Council members elected Harvey and Martha Garza as city pool managers for this year. The
Today’s Music Row Minute
NASHVILLE, TN – How does the music our parents played when we were young, affect us in our adult years? For Karen Fairchild with Little Big Town, she can vividly recall Sunday mornings around the console record
106.1 FLiP-FM Tournament Underway in Floydada on Thursday
FLOYDADA, TX – The 106.1 FLiP-FM Softball Tournament is set to take place in Floydada from Thursday through Saturday, bringing together top teams for an exciting competition. Participating teams include Floydada, Post, Muleshoe, New Deal, Stamford, Lamesa,
Today’s Music Row Minute
NASHVILLE, TN – Terry Allen was born in Wichita, Kansas, moved to Amarillo with his family a few months later, and finally ended up in Lubbock. Even though he lived in different West Texas towns, he basically
Lockney Junior High Track Meet in Tulia Tomorrow
TULIA, TX – Tomorrow, Tulia will host an exciting Junior High track meet, featuring a day of competitive athleticism. The meet will follow a tentative rolling schedule, meaning events will start as soon as the previous one
Floydada Students Shine at TAFE Competition, One Advances to Nationals
Floydada students recently showcased their skills and dedication at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) competition, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in education. A talented group of students, including Ava Gonzalez, Paola Sotelo, Chloye Criswell, Wesley
Calling all Floyd County (Floydada and Lockney) Seniors of the Class of 2025!
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Want to be featured in our Senior Spotlight? Click on the link below to complete the form and share your story! If you’d like a picture included in your spotlight, please email your
Lockney City Council Approves Animal Shelter Groundbreaking and $40,000 Grant
LOCKNEY, TX – During the January 21, 2025, Lockney City Council meeting, a significant step was taken toward the creation of a much-needed animal shelter. The Council moved forward with plans to break ground on the new
Today’s Music Row Minute
NASHVILLE, TN – For most of us, we tend to gravitate towards the music of our youth. For Vince Gill, he agrees with Merle Haggard who said most of it comes from beer joint or the church