Lockney man guilty of sexually assaulting minor relative
“I was thinking ‘nobody is here to protect me,'” the then-underaged victim of an ongoing sexual assault by a relative told a Floyd County court Tuesday afternoon.
Floyd County Well Represented in College Station at State Roundup
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The Floyd County 4-H State Roundup took place in College Station with members of Floyd County being represented throughout the week of events. Floyd County had 12 senior 4-H members compete in a
Community Welcomes Teen Back Home After Lengthy Surgery
FLOYDADA, TX – After three months in a Dallas hospital, 14-year-old Toby Zepeda returned home to streets lined with family and friends on Friday. Community members greeted him by honking horns and displaying signs along East Houston
2024 Community Yard Sale Prepares with Sign-Ups
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2024 Community Yard Sell will take place on June 15th in Floydada. Isaac Martinez, president of the Floydada Chamber of Commerce states the event is “a great opportunity for the community to get
FCISD Provides Meals to Children of the Community
FLOYDADA, TX – The FCISD is hosting their “Summer Meal Program” that provides children of the community with an opportunity to receive breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Lunch is available
The Scoop Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – As the coronavirus shutdowns hit college campuses in 2020, two graduates of Floydada High School returned home looking for jobs. Kiana Brown and Kylie Ricketts soon decided that creating their jobs would be more
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Seven Calls in May
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Fire Department reports seven runs during the month of May, almost half of which were to battle grass fires. Two of the runs during the month were in relation to severe weather
Lockney Hospital Board Receives Clean Audit for FY23
LOCKNEY, TX – A clean audit was the word recently reported to members of the Lockney General Hospital District. Meeting in late April, the board heard from Durbin & Company regarding their annual audit, which resulted in
Old Fashioned Grocery Hosting Community Events
LOCKNEY, TX– Old Fashioned Grocery, 210 N Main, will be hosting a number of community events in the coming weeks. Their monthly 1st Saturday Parking Lot Event will be this Saturday, June 1 from 9am-3pm. This event
Young Defeats Johnson in Runoff for Precinct 3
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County has a new county commissioner following a runoff victory on Tuesday. Tanner Rance Young defeated Tanner Johnson in an election to fill the seat being vacated by Nathan Johnson in Precinct 3.
Jerry Leatherman (Floydada)
Jerry Don Leatherman spent his last days at home surrounded by a multitude of friends and family until he peacefully took his last breath on the morning of May 25, 2024. Born June 19, 1940, in Floydada,
Lockney City Pool Open for Summer
LOCKNEY, TX–The Lockney City Pool Grand Opening was this past Tuesday, May 21. Pool hours are Tuesday through Sunday 1-6pm. Pool Passes for the season are available for $95 valid until July 31. For more information call
Larry Rondal McCormick (Lockney)
Larry Rondal McCormick died in Paris, Texas, on May 26, 2024. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney, Texas. Graveside services will
Lady Winds Softball All-District Awards Announced
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023-24 Floydada Lady Winds softball season concluded in the Regional Semifinal of the 2024 2A Playoffs, and with that, the announcement of the all district awards. CO-MVP: Carisa Fernandez (SR) Center Field CO-Offensive
American Legion of Lockney Memorial Day Service
LOCKNEY, TX– Members of the Lockney American Legion hosted a Memorial Day Service this morning at Hunter Peralez Memorial Park. A barbecue lunch was provided after the service with all donations going towards the upkeep of the
94th Annual Old Settlers Reunion Held On Saturday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The 94th Annual Memorial Days Celebration took place this Saturday in Floydada for the members of Floyd County, with several members of the community being recognized as “Pioneers of the Year”. The Pioneer
How Grizzly Bears Will Rain from the Sky
WASHINGTON, DC—While we might say, “It’s raining cats and dogs,” this idiom is understood to represent heavy rainfall. However, the phrase “it’s raining grizzly bears” will be literal in the Cascades of Washington state. According to Rep.
Plainview Graduate Trying to Shred Nation’s Credit Cards
WASHINGTON, DC—The United States is deep in debt, and a Plainview High School graduate is devising a plan to fix it. According to the U.S. Treasury, the current debt stands at $34.577 trillion, with the Debt to
2024 Farm Bill One Step Closer to Reality
WASHINGTON, DC—The House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the 2024 Farm Bill late Thursday night after more than 12 hours of spirited debate. The measure awaits a date for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Holcombe Adds Oscar Strahan Award to His Collection
CANYON, TX – Luke Holcombe, a former Floydada Whirlwind graduate, is throwing shot put, hammer throw, and discus at West Texas A&M University and was awarded with the Oscar Strahan Award as a result of his performance
Local Student Represents Texas in Congress of Future Medical Leaders
FLOYDADA, TX — Mia Snowden, a Senior at Floydada Collegiate High School of Floydada is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 26 – June 28, 2024, just outside Boston, on
Jerry Finley (Floydada)
Jerry Wayne Finley, 85, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. The memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Floydada. The viewing will be at Moore Rose
Local Authorities Investigating Homicide in Death of 8-Month-Old
LOCKNEY, TX – Floyd County authorities are investigating a Sunday night homicide involving an 8-month-old female from Floydada. A sheriff’s report states that the child was taken by private vehicle to the W.J. Mangold Memorial emergency room,
Lady Winds Fall in Close Battle Against Anson
LAMESA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action on Friday as they were matched up against the Anson Lady Tigers in the Regional Semifinals. In game one, the Lady Winds would strike first in the
More Than $100,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Graduates
FLOYDADA, TX – Family and friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate 42 students’ twelve-year journey as they received their diplomas from Floydada Collegiate High School. The ceremony featured speeches from Sierra Snowden, the class valedictorian (with a
Garza Earns College Degree Before High School Diploma
FLOYDADA, TX – When Janeisi Garza walks across the stage to accept her high school diploma tonight, she will be well-versed in the routine Just last weekend, Garza walked the stage at South Plains College (SPC), receiving
Floydada School Board Accepts Four Resignations on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada Collegiate ISD will say goodbye to four employees after last night’s board meeting. Dixie Everett (3rd Grade Reading), Hannah Morales (6th Grade Math), Detra Njenga (4th Grade Reading/Language Arts), and Joann Rangel (Secondary
Local Post Office Participates in Largest Food Drive
FLOYDADA, TX – Saturday marked the 32nd anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Floydada Postmaster Esmeralda Aguirre was excited about the donations, which will stay locally. “I would like to thank my
Newly Elected Council Members Taking Oath of Office
FLOYDADA, TX – Recently elected members of the Floydada City Council will be sworn in tonight after current members canvass returns and declare results of the May 4, 2024 General Election. According to Interim City Secretary Reuben
Lady Winds Continue Playoff Run Against Anson on Friday
LAMESA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will look to go further than any other Floydada softball team as they begin their series against the Anson Lady Tigers in the regional semifinal. All games will take place