Floydada, Lockney varsity teams are thankful for good starts to hoops season
FLOYD COUNTY — Ten days into the high school basketball season gives hope that Floydada and Lockney may have solid boys and girls basketball teams for the 2021-22 season. All four teams have winning records. Lockney Lady
COLUMN: Father-daughter broadcast tops off season of thanksgiving
FLOYDADA — I have been a believer for a long time that things happen for a reason more than we realize. On Friday, Nov. 12 I enjoyed a unique opportunity of broadcasting a Whirlwind Playoff football game
Motley County officials warn of police impersonator in area
MATADOR — The Motley County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a potential police impersonator attempting to pull over vehicles in the county. The Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on Tuesday night just after 10
Tuesday Roundball Roundup: Lady Winds, Lady Horns enter Thanksgiving on winning streaks
Lady Longhorns – 46, Olton Fillies – 41 LOCKNEY — The Lady Horns (8-2) overcame a 18-17 deficit at halftime, winning both the third and fourth quarters to take a hard-fought 46-31 win on Tuesday afternoon at
Wilma Colston (Floydada)
Wilma Colston, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. Interment will follow at the Floydada Cemetery. Arrangements are
Floyd County Judge recognized for education efforts
BOERNE, Texas — Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke was recently honored as one of the state’s outstanding county judges in the area of judicial education by the Texas Judicial Academy. Lucke was inducted as a Fellow of
Whirlwinds’ opponents still alive in Region Semis
FLOYDADA — Two state-rated opponents of the Floydada Whirlwinds keep moving on to the Region Quarterfinals in their respective UIL playoff brackets: the No. 6 New Deal Lions (11-1) in 2A-I and the No. 6 Roosevelt Eagles
Monday Hoops Roundup: Floydada sweeps Hart, Lockney wins 2 at Seagraves
Lady Winds – 63, Hart – 28 FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds won their third straight game by cruising past the Hart Lady Longhorns 63-28 at Whirlwind Gym. Floydada established dominance early with a 17-3 first quarter
Group of freshmen competes at area FFA contest Saturday
CANYON — An FFA Agricultural Advocacy team from Floydada placed fifth at the area competition at West Texas A&M University on Saturday. The team consisting of five freshmen — Mia Snowden, Allyson Romero, Kirsten Pyle, Miranda Reyes,
Lockney well represented on 5-2A-II All-District football team
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns had a very successful football season this fall, finishing 7-4 including a seven-game winning streak. The 5-2A-II coaches recognized Lockney’s season by placing five Longhorns on the first team for offense and
Spiller calls on governor for another special session
JACKSBORO — Texas State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) released a statement on Monday announcing he has asked Gov. Greg Abbott to call lawmakers back to Austin for a fourth special legislative session. Spiller, who represents Texas House
Floydada Chamber, Sheriff’s Office planning Christmas festivities
FLOYDADA — Dec. 16 is sure to be full of festive holiday fun, thanks to two downtown events sponsored by local organizations. The fun starts at 5 p.m. on that Thursday evening with the Floydada Chamber of
Saturday Hoops Roundup: Lady Winds, Longhorns get decisive wins
Floydada Lady Winds – 53, Anton Lady Bulldogs – 13 FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds (3-2) have their first winning streak of the season of two straight victories after running away from the Anton Lady Bulldogs 53-13
Lockney churches come together for joint Thanksgiving service
LOCKNEY — A number of churches from the Lockney community came together on Sunday evening to celebrate Thanksgiving and bless families in need ahead of the winter season. The service, which was held at Lockney’s First United
Joel Garcia (Floydada)
Floydada – Joel Garcia, age 54, of Weslaco and Floydada, passed away on November 11, 2021, in Floydada. Cremation services are under the direction of the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Joel was born in Mexico on
Rodger Stapp (Lockney)
Rodger Lynn Stapp, 69, of Lockney, passed away peacefully after battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years, on November 18, 2021. Visitation will be held at 12:45 p.m., Monday, November 22, 2021, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney.
Demand for Farm Loans Down as Profitability Increases
CINCINNATI, Ohio — According to the 2021 Agricultural Lenders Survey results recently released by the American Bankers Association (ABA) and Farmer Mac, farm profitability is improving. Nearly 70 percent of ag lenders report that government support programs
EPA Returning to 1986 Definition for Clean Water
WASHINGTON, DC – Almost lost in the news cycle with House passage of the Build Back Better initiative has been news out of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) whereby the Biden Administration has decided to replace the
Floydada Ministerial Alliance hosts community-wide Thanksgiving service and fundraiser
FLOYDADA — Parishioners from seven community churches gathered Sunday evening for the Community Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist Church, organized by the Floydada Ministerial Alliance. Gary Boles, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, brought a message from
House Passes Nearly $2-Trillion Build Back Better Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC – After a record-breaking floor speech by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-R) that lasted 8 hours and 32 minutes, ending just before 6:00 am Friday, the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives passed the
Stovall receives LCU National Championship ring
LUBBOCK — The Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaps received their 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship rings on Friday night at halftime of the LCU vs. West Texas A&M men’s basketball game. Among the recipients of the
ON THE RECORD: Karla Brown of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders
Karla Brown of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders, Walk Manager for the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk, educates us on bleeding disorders like hemophilia, explains the mission and initiatives of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders, and shares about a
Lady Horns go 1-1 in first day of Spur tourney
SPUR — The Lockney Lady Horns (5-1) suffered their first defeat of the basketball season, falling to the Valley Patriots 55-40 in their first game of the Spur Tournament on Thursday. Senior Gabriella Cervantes scored a season-high
Game Warden Field Notes — Nov. 2021
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Sting Operation In August, a concerned citizen contacted Montgomery County game wardens regarding a neighbor keeping an alligator in his backyard.
Mitchell-Zimmerman Field is site of 1A-I area playoff
LOCKNEY — The Happy Cowboys (8-3) and Borden County Coyotes (6-5) will square off in a 1A-I 6-man area playoff game at Mitchell-Zimmerman Field this Friday at 6:30 p.m. Lockney’s stadium is one of a few artificial
Ricketts approved as Adjunct Professor for South Plains College
Pam Ricketts has been approved as an adjunct professor for South Plains College! Ms. Ricketts will be teaching the Education and Training Pathway courses as dual credit in the 2022-2023 school year.
Toys for Tots collection ongoing at FCSO
FLOYDADA — Floyd County residents can help make the Christmas season brighter for a child in need, thanks to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and Toys for Tots. The sheriff’s office is currently collecting new, unwrapped toys
Plains Baptist Camp holding family event Saturday
FLOYD COUNTY — Plains Baptist Camp is holding a Hike, Bike and Burger Day for the whole family on Saturday. Hiking and biking trails at the camp will be open to the public that day from 11
Joel Garcia (Floydada)
Joel Garcia, age 54, of Weslaco and Floydada, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Floydada. Cremation services are under the direction of the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Joel was born in Mexico on July 13,
USDA designates Floyd County Primary Natural Disaster Area
FLOYD COUNTY — Seven Texas counties have been designated by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency as Primary Natural Disaster Areas, including Floyd County. According to a press release from Floyd County FSA, the