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
Crosby & Floyd Counties Gear Up for Annual Field Day
FLOYD & CROSBY COUNTY, TX – Farmers, ag professionals, and community members are invited to come out for the Crosby and Floyd County Field Day on Friday, October 10, 2025. The event offers a great chance to
Floydada Cross Country Teams Shine at District Meet — Both Varsity Squads Headed to Regionals
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada High School Cross Country teams turned in standout performances at the District Meet this past weekend, with both the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys teams qualifying for the Regional Meet. In the
Floydada Firefighters Respond To Four September Incidents
FLOYDADA, TX — The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department responded to four separate calls throughout the month of September, ranging from traffic collisions to wildland fires. On September 8, crews were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 62
Floyd County/Floydada Crime Report for September 2025
(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. September 5th, an
Voter Deadline is Today for Upcoming November Election
FLOYD COUNTY, TX — Floyd County residents have the chance to help shape Texas laws and local priorities in the upcoming November 4 election. Still, they must be registered to vote by the end off business today
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/06/2025
Farm Debt At Ag Banks Climbs To Record Highs NASHVILLE, TN – Farm debt at agricultural banks continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025, driven by tighter margins for crop producers and steady demand for
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/03/2025
Trump Soybean Talks Compete With China’s Record Buys LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. soybean growers are watching closely after President Trump announced he will meet with China’s President Xi in four weeks, with soybeans expected to top the
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/02/2025
USDA Grain Stocks Report Surprises Corn and Wheat NASHVILLE, TN – USDA’s September 1 Grain Stocks report leaned bearish for corn and wheat while soybeans landed close to expectations. Old-crop corn stocks were reported at 1.532 billion
Floydada Pumpkin Makes It to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC -Floydada was proudly represented in our nation’s capital this week when Floydada EDC Director and Chamber Board Member Ryan Crowe paid a visit to Washington, D.C. During his trip, Crowe made sure to share a
DAILY AG NEWS for 10/01/2025
EPA Proposes Temperature-Based Cutoffs For Dicamba Use NASHVILLE, TN – The Environmental Protection Agency is shifting its approach to over-the-top (OTT) dicamba applications on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. Instead of calendar-based cutoffs, the agency has proposed a
Floydada BPA Hosts Annual 5k Punkin Run at Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX – Runners, walkers, and pumpkin enthusiasts alike are invited to take part in the annual Floydada 5K Punkin Run on Saturday, October 11th during Punkin Days festivities. The event is organized to support the local
Street Dance to Cap Off Punkin Days with Live Music and Fun
FLOYDADA, TX – Punkin Days will go out with a bang this year as the Floydada Chamber of Commerce has announced a street dance and concert to follow the day’s festivities. The concert will feature the band
Road Safety During Harvest Season Calls for Shared Responsibility
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – As harvest season arrives across the region, roadways are seeing an increase in large farm equipment traveling between fields and through town. With more machinery sharing the roads, safety becomes a responsibility for
DAILY AG NEWS for 09/30/2025
Global Food Security Improves But Risks Persist Worldwide WASHINGTON, DC – With food insecurity still affecting millions worldwide, USDA’s Economic Research Service projects conditions will improve significantly over the next decade. In 2025, approximately 604 million people
Lockney ISD Students Participate in Annual See You at the Pole Event
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney ISD students, staff, and community members gathered on Wednesday, September 24, at the flagpole of Lockney High School for the annual See You at the Pole event. The gathering brought together students from