School Board Accepts Two Resignations and Hires Three
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board met last night, accepted two resignations, and agreed to hire three others. Brittany Perez and Denisse Saenz have resigned from the High School while Emily Martin (Trainer), Eason
Lady Winds Hit Four Homeruns in Win Against Lady Horns
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County softball teams were in action against one another in a district battle that began on Tuesday. The Lady Winds started the game with eight runs in the top of the first
Longhorns Hit Walk-Off to Win District Thriller
LOCKNEY, TX – The “Floyd County Series” began on Tuesday night as the Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Lockney to battle the Longhorns in a district matchup. The Longhorns would get the first two runs of the game
Floyd County Adding Unique 4-H Position in June
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners met on Monday and welcomed the county’s newest Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent. Ashleigh Hillemeyer will not be replacing an existing agent. Instead, she’ll be the third in Floyd County and
Lady Winds Travel to Face Lady Horns in Battle of Floyd County
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County softball teams are in action against one another in a district battle that begins on Tuesday. The Lady Winds (21-5, 11-1) defeated Sundown 11-10 in their last game on Saturday. The
Longhorns Host Whirlwinds on Tuesday in District Battle
LOCKNEY, TX – The “Floyd County Series” begins on Tuesday with the Lockney Longhorns playing host to the Floydada Whirlwinds in a district matchup. Floydada is coming off a district by week and enters the game 3-13
Floydada City Council to Meet in Regular Session
***EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story said the General Election would be canceled. The Election will NOT be canceled. Two Council seats (1 & 4) have unopposed candidates, so those races will be canceled. The
New Lockney Hospital District Nurse Practitioner Seeing Patients
LOCKNEY, TX – Nearly a quarter of the 893 visits to the Cogdell Clinic in February were to the new Nurse Practitioner, Nicole Munden (210 visits). According to Vince DiFranco, CEO of WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital, there
Lady Horns Lose Tough Battle Against Ralls on Friday
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns were matched up against the Ralls Lady Rabbits on Friday in a district battle. The Lady Rabbits would get on the board in the bottom of the first inning, scoring
Longhorns Fall Late Against Jackrabbits in District Game
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Longhorns were matched up against the Ralls Jackrabbits on Friday in a district battle. Ralls would strike first in the bottom of the first inning taking a 1-0 lead. The Longhorns were
Lady Winds Walkoff District Thriller on Saturday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action against the Sundown Roughettes on Saturday in a battle for the top of the district. The Roughettes scored three runs in the top of the first inning,
Local 4-H Shooters Garner Top-Tier Placement at District
LUBBOCK, TX – Floyd County 4-H members shot their way to medal contention on Saturday at the District 2 Shooting Sports competition here. The Senior team placed second overall, while the Sandbag Team finished third at the
Lockney FFA Members Compete at State
LOCKNEY, TX– Members of Lockney FFA traveled to Huntsville this past weekend to compete at the state level in the Applied Agricultural Engineering CDE contest. The team competed against 36 other teams from across the state in
Annual Benefit Gala Raises $78,000 for Unity Center
MUNCY, TX – Residents of Lockney, Floydada, and surrounding communities came together on Saturday to raise $78,000 for the Floyd County Friends through their 28th Annual Benefit Gala. The event raised funds to operate and maintain the
Floyd County To Be Represented at Regional Meet
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2024 Area track meet was held in Floydada this past week with several members of Floyd County advancing to the Regional meet. LOCKNEY QUALIFIERS: Daniel Alvarado – 2nd Place 400m Brinley LeFevre
Lady Horns Fall to Lady Rabbits in District Battle
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns were in district action on Wednesday against the Ralls Lady Rabbits. The Lady Rabbits offense started the scoring in the top of the first inning, scoring eight runs and taking
Longhorns Rally Late to Win District Thriller
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns played host to the Ralls Jackrabbits on Tuesday in a district game. The Jackrabbits would start the scoring in the top of the second inning and take a 1-0 lead. The
The Historic C&M Circus Comes to Town on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus is coming to Floydada on April 12th. The now Oklahoma-based circus will perform two live shows, with the first beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the second to
Spotlight on Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: Matt McArthur
FLOYDADA, TX – Matt McArthur grew up in Spur, but his passion has taken him to other parts of the state. “I was a police officer in Sealy, Texas (and) I’ve also worked in the private security
Charlene Alldredge (Floydada)
Charlene Alldredge, age 96, of Lubbock, formerly Floydada, passed away in Lubbock, Texas, on April 2, 2024. Please join us in celebrating her life on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church
Katherine Michelle Luna (Floydada)
Katherine Michelle Luna, 48, of Marble Falls, formerly of Floydada, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Lakeway, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13,
Delma Morris (Floydada)
Delma Katherine Morris, 94, of Floydada, Texas, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with diabetes on April 6, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral Service will be held at 1.00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Moore
Lightning Bolt Strikes Utility Pole, No Injuries Reported
FLOYDADA, TX – An upper-level disturbance was moving across the South Plains Tuesday, bringing high winds, rain, hail, and lightning. One bolt of lightning found its way to a power line pole owned by XCEL Energy in
Spotlight on Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: Gerald Barker
FLOYDADA, TX – What if you could “impact people’s lives for the better”? That’s one thing Gerald Barker says is most optimistic about working for the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. The Lubbock native has six years of
Longhorns District Game Moved to Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Ralls Jackrabbits on Tuesday in a district game. Lockney (3-10, 2-6) defeated Olton on Saturday 10-7. Ralls (5-14, 2-4) fell to Floydada 7-5 in their last game. First
Lady Horns Look to Continue Success Against Ralls on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – Due to weather on Tuesday, the Lady Horns’ district game against Ralls has been moved to Lockney. The Lady Horns (6-17 2-8) were victorious in their previous game against Olton 19-3. The Lady Rabbits
District Game Rescheduled For Friday Due to Weather
SUNDOWN, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will be on the road for Friday’s rescheduled district matchup against the Sundown Roughettes. The Lady Winds (20-4, 10-0) were victorious 5-4 in their previous game against Ralls. The Roughettes
Spotlight on Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: Taylor Howerton
FLOYDADA, TX – If Taylor Howerton could find more time, you might find her hunting or working horses. Right now, though, Howerton is working with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. The Hemstead, Texas native enjoys meeting more
Seven Decades of Service Highlights Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – Over 60 years ago, Ed Hammond decided to open a business in Floydada. Today, and a few owners later, Hammond Sheet Metal still operates at 105 North Fifth Street, providing heating and air conditioning
Peggy Joyce Hallmark (Lockney)
Peggy Hallmark, age 86, of Lockney, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Lockney, with Kyle Brock officiating. Peggy Joyce Hallmark was born