City Council to Consider Rate Requests for Utilities
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada City Council will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss routine items during its regular monthly meeting. Members will consider a Hot Funds request from the Floydada Lions Club and the Floydada Whirlwind
Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications
WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten
Lockney Man Behind Bars Charged With Pickup Arson
LOCKNEY, TX – Last week, Floyd County officials apprehended and arrested 43-year-old Adam Lee Leal of Lockney in connection with an arson investigation. In the early morning of February 4, 2024, law enforcement officers found a Chevrolet
Floyd County Considering Move to New Voter Software
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet this morning (8:00 am) to consider routine county business. Two non-routine items on the agenda include discussion and possible action on new voter software (CertaVote) for the County. Also, Commissioners
Willard Vance Mitchell (Edmond, OK)
Reverend Willard Vance Mitchell, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Reverend Mitchell was born April 24, 1943, in Texas City, Texas, to Willard and Minnie (Hamilton) Mitchell. Reverend
Registration for “Last Summer Bash Pickleball Tournament” Ends Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Last Summer Bash Pickleball Tournament will be held on August 10th at the Floyd County Unity Center. The tournament will offer men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed
Local Guide Provides New Opportunities for Hunters
FLOYDADA, TX – A familiar face can be seen in an appearance on BuckVentures Outdoors’ “The Woodsman” airing on Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. on YouTube. Justin Payne owns and operates JWP Outdoors & Guide and recently
Resignations and New Hires Approved by School Board
FLOYDADA, TX—Four new employees were welcomed into the Floydada Collegiate ISD following a school board meeting last night. The Trustees approved the employment contracts of Pauline Cooper, Corey Davis, Brianna Wells, and Simon Zavala. In addition, resignations
Extensive Agenda for Floydada School Board Meeting Tonight
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board will make final hiring decisions tonight as it confirms new hires and accepts and finalizes resignations. In addition, the board will consider and possibly take action on adopting a proposed
Teeter, Barker, and Morris Leading Lockney Hospital District
LOCKNEY, TX—Monty Teeter was recently named President of the Lockney General Hospital District, with Brent Barker and D’Lyn Morris chosen as Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively. In their June meeting, the Board voted to lease space at
Floyd County Feels One of Many Earthquakes Today
FLOYDADA, TX—Residents of Floyd County could feel a slight rumbling this morning following a 5.0 earthquake near Snyder, TX. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was 8 miles NNE of Hermleigh and 2 miles
Herman Galloway (Idalou)
Herman William Galloway, age 91, of Idalou, formerly of Floydada, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Methodist Church of
Longhorns Look to Improve on Successful 2024 Campaign
LOCKNEY, TX – Last season, the Lockney Longhorns lost two early-season football games before winning five in a row and reaching a bi-district playoff game against Morton. The Indians defeated the Longhorns to bring Lockney’s season to
Whirlwinds Competing in One of the Toughest Districts
FLOYDADA, TX – With five weeks until the 2024 Texas high school football season kickoff, Floydada head coach J.R. Compton will look to end a 43-year playoff victory drought. Though the Whirlwinds have found success during the
Friends of Floyd County Library Meets
FLOYDADA, TX – The Friends of the Floyd County Library met Thursday, July 19 and librarian Ren Ortiz reported that he had used funds from the Ladd & Katharine Hancher grant money intended for technology improvement to
Rosalyn Rainwater (Dougherty)
Rosalyn Rainwater, 89 of Dougherty, moved to her eternal home on Friday July 12th, 2024. Born to Linnie and Edith McDermett on October 3rd 1934; she was the fourth born of seven. Rosalyn’s celebration of life will
WBU’s Head Coach Jason Cooper Hosts Basketball Camp in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – Wayland Baptist University’s men’s head basketball coach, Jason Cooper, is holding a basketball camp for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The camp will be held on August 1–2 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The
City Considers Condemnation Process on Two Local Properties
FLOYDADA, TX – Two properties will face the condemnation process if approved during tonight’s city council meeting. The properties are located at 415 W. Jackson St. and 128 W. Crockett St. in Floydada. Councilmembers will also discuss
Caprock Hospital District Considering Indigent Health Care Claims
FLOYDADA, TX – The Caprock Hospital District meets this morning for their monthly meeting. Members will receive an update on the EMS and review their monthly financial reports. In addition, there will be discussion and possible action
Former Secondary Teacher, Now Physician, Joins Lockney Clinic
LOCKNEY, TX—A former high school science and physics teacher will be a new physician at the Cogdell Clinic at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ben Benacci was raised in Brackettville, Texas, and received his Bachelor of Science
Hospital Recognized for 75 Years of Association Membership
LOCKNEY, TX – W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital recently received an award recognizing 75 years of Texas Hospital Association (THA) membership. Chris Felton, Member Ambassador, West Texas Region of the THA, presented the award to the Lockney General
Appraisal District Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Appraisal District was established in 1981 to provide fair and uniform property appraisals for all taxing entities in the county. Although every county in Texas has an appraisal district, Jim Finley,
Quiet Month of June for Floydada Fire Department
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Fire Department responded to four calls during June, three of which involved assisting other first responders. Fire department volunteers made two runs on June 15, 2024. The first was to assist with a landing
KCBD’s Community Coverage a Success in Floydada on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The KCBD Community Coverage Tour held their show in Floydada on Tuesday night. The event featured food, games, swimming, basketball, and more all free to the community. Cash donations that were made throughout the
Floydada Country Club to Host “3 Person Shamble” Later This Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Country Club will host their next tournament on July 27-28 in a “3-person Shamble” The entry fee for the tournament will be $100 a person. Players can register now by contacting the
County Commissioners Considering Salary of New AgriLife Agent
FLOYDADA, TX – County Commissioners are meeting this morning to discuss and possibly act on the salary of a new AgriLife extension agent. In addition, the court will discuss bids for a new roof on the AgriLife
Connie Luna (Floydada)
Connie Luna, 70 of Floydada, Tx, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 2, 2024 in Floydada, Tx. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic
FBC Lockney’s Independence Day Celebration in Lockney on Wednesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney held their Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday. The event featured live music, food, face painting, water slides, bouncy house, and more for the members of the community to
80th Annual Bar-None Rodeo Takes Place on Saturday
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Bar-None Rodeo Association is hosting their 80th annual Bar None Roughstock Rodeo on Saturday June 29th at 7:00 p.m. in Plainview. The entry fee for the event is $10 for adults and kids
FBC Lockney to Host First Event With a New Pastor
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney invites all members of the community to their “Community Independence Day Celebration” on Wednesday July 3, starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. –