Floydada Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Competed to Regionals Together for the First Time in Decades
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds Cross Country teams wrapped up their season with a strong showing at the regional meet in Lubbock this week — marking what may be the first time in
Lockney Longhorn Band Heads to Area Marching Contest This Saturday
AMARILLO, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Marching Band is set to compete at the UIL Area A, Class 2A Marching Contest on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo. Under the direction of Robert
Floyd County 4-H Members Compete at District Grilling Games
LUBBOCK, TX – Floyd County 4-H Grilling Games project members recently showcased their cooking skills at the District 2 4-H Grilling Games competition, held Saturday at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Participants included Stetson Nutt, Paislee Nutt,
Floydada Cross Country Heads to Regionals — First Time Both Teams Qualify in Decades
FLOYDADA, TX – For the first time in decades, both the Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds Cross Country teams have qualified for the Regional Meet. According to former coaches, it’s been since at least the 1990s that
Lockney Gears Up for Spirit Week Parade and Bonfire
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney residents are invited to come out and show their school spirit during the annual Spirit Week Parade, set for Wednesday, October 29, at 8:30 p.m. on Main Street. The parade will begin at
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/21/2025
Trump Sets Hard Lines As China Halts Soybeans NASHVILLE, TN – Producers face real-market risk as Washington and Beijing inch back to the table — with agriculture at the tip of the spear. According to Bloomberg, Treasury
Council To Weigh No-Parking Repeal, Grant Work
FLOYDADA, TX – The City Council will meet Tuesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. to take up a range of city matters, including parking regulations, airport improvements, and a proposed downtown revitalization grant. Council members will consider
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/20/2025
Policy Signals To Ease High U.S. Beef Prices WASHINGTON, DC – Beef prices are high because supplies are tight and shoppers keep buying. Years of drought shrank the national herd to the smallest since the 1950s, lifting
Hornets Defeat Longhorns on Friday Night in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns were in district action on Friday against the Sudan Hornets. The Hornets were able to jump out to an early 37-6 lead going into halftime. The Longhorns tried to fight back
Brayden Pope Benefit Cookoff Set for November 7–8 in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX — The community is coming together to support Brayden and Kyra Pope of Pope Meat Company through the Brayden Pope Benefit Cookoff, taking place November 7–8, 2025, in Lockney. The two-day event will be held
Whirlwinds Fall to Leopards On the Road Friday Night
NEW HOME, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to New Home on Friday to battle the Leopards in district play. The Leopards were able to capitalize on good offensive field and jumped out early over the Whirlwinds.
Early Voting and Election Day Details Announced for Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Floyd County residents will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballots in the Joint Constitutional Amendment Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting begins Monday, October 20, and continues through
Board Approves Changes, Recognizes Students And Staff
The Floydada Collegiate ISD board made several leadership and personnel changes during its September meeting. Trustees accepted the resignation of Carmelita Rodriguez, effective December 31, and approved the hiring of Jennifer Greer as a teaching assistant at
Lockney Marching Band Set to Compete on Saturday in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX – Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Plains Capital Lowrey Field in Lubbock. Friends, family, and fans are encouraged to come out and support the talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication.
Floydada High School Band to Compete at UIL Marching Contest in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX — The Floydada High School Whirlwind Band will take the field this Saturday, October 18, at the UIL Marching Band Contest in Lubbock. The event will be held at PlainsCapital Park (Lowrey Field), with performances
Lockney Elementary Students Learn Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Month
LOCKNEY, TX – October is Fire Prevention Month, and students at Lockney Elementary School had an exciting and educational visit from the Lockney Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters spent time with the school’s pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes, teaching
Lockney Junior High Cross Country Team Shines in Recent Meet
The Lockney cross country team continues to impress, showing determination and heart in their latest competition. Each runner gave their all, representing their school and community with pride and perseverance. Leading the way for Lockney, KD Torres
Whirlwinds Travel to New Home to Battle Leopards in District
NEW HOME, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will go to New Home on Friday as they are set to play the Leopards in a district matchup. The Whirlwinds (0-6 overall and 0-1 in district) fell to Olton
Longhorns Play Host to the Sudan Hornets on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will look to keep their momentum in district play against the Sudan Hornets on Friday night in Lockney. The Longhorns (3-3, 1-0) defeated Morton 66-46 in the district opener. Sudan (5-1,
Lockney Hospital Board Approves Budget, Reviews August Reports
LOCKNEY — The Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors approved its fiscal year 2026 budget and management plan during its regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 24. The budget includes a 2.5% wage increase for employees
Floyd County Launches Youth Art And Sticker Contests
FLOYD COUNTY — The Floyd County Clerk’s Office and the Tax Assessor-Collector are teaming up to promote civic engagement through art this election season. A countywide coloring and sticker design contest is underway, with entries due by
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/14/2025
Soy Growers Alarmed As US-China Trade Talks Collapse WASHINGTON, DC – Escalating U.S.–China tensions threaten soybean demand just as farm finances are stretched. After Beijing tightened rare-earth export controls, President Trump scrapped a planned meeting with President
Happy State Bank Brings Back Kids’ Bank at Lockney Elementary
LOCKNEY, TX – Happy State Bank has once again partnered with Lockney Elementary School to bring back the popular Kids’ Bank program, a hands-on learning experience that teaches students the basics of banking and financial responsibility. Each
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/13/2025
Farm Bureau Warns Washington: Farmers Near Breaking Point NASHVILLE, TN – Farm families say the math no longer works with prices down, costs up, and trade uncertainty widening the gap. So, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/10/2025
Ethanol Output Rises While Stocks Steady, Exports Surge LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol production jumped to 1.07 million barrels per day—about 45 million gallons daily—running ahead of last year and the three-year average, according to the U.S.
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/09/2025
Farm Sentiment Softens As Prices Pressure 2025 Plans NASHVILLE, TN – Tight margins are reshaping on-farm decisions heading into 2026. Purdue/CME’s September Ag Economy Barometer held at 126, but producers’ view of current conditions slipped as USDA
Lockney’s Got Talent: A Celebration of Community and Creativity
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Parent Club (LLPC) is setting the stage for an exciting evening of entertainment and hometown pride with its upcoming Lockney’s Got Talent show. This special event invites all Lockney ISD students
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/08/2025
Checkpoint Stops Screwworm; U.S. Fast-Tracks Cattle Treatment MEXICO CITY, MX – A new livestock checkpoint in Montemorelos, Nuevo León stopped a calf carrying New World screwworm—and the larvae were already dead. Under Mexico’s reinforced rules, all animals
Duncan Elementary Celebrates Perfect Attendance Winners
FLOYDADA, TX – Duncan Elementary School is celebrating two students who demonstrated outstanding commitment to attendance during the first six weeks of the school year. Brynlee Beedy and Kash Velasquez were selected as the lucky winners of
City of Lockney Announces October Tree Cleanup Effort
LOCKNEY, TX – The City of Lockney has announced its annual October Tree Cleanup, running from October 6 through October 24. This program offers residents an easy way to dispose of tree limbs and branches while keeping