Longhorns Battle Mules in Non-District Matchup
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (0-2) were back in action on Tuesday night against the Muleshoe Mules in a non-district matchup. The Longhorns kept the game close in the first half as the teams went to
Lockney ISD board keeps drug policy, with revisions
LOCKNEY – “Why are we doing the drug testing?” Superintendent Jim Baum asked the Lockney ISD board earlier this week. The rhetorical question was meant to get the board talking about the current policy’s pros and cons,
Lockney Basketball Back in Action Against Muleshoe
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney hosts Muleshoe for Tuesday’s non-district matchup. The Lockney JV games start with the girls at 4:00 p.m., with the boys following at 5:00 p.m. The Lady Horns (5-4) game starts at 6:15 p.m.,
Floydada Matches Up Against Lubbock-Roosevelt for Tuesday’s Games
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada will host Lubbock-Roosevelt on Tuesday in a non-district matchup. The JV games will take place with the girls first at 4:00 p.m. and the boys following at 5:00 p.m. The Lady Winds (3-2)
Floydada Junior High Games Moved to Thursday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Junior High basketball games against Ralls have been moved from Monday, November 28, to Thursday, December 1. 7th grade girls start at 5:00 p.m. and play at the Whirlwind Gym. 7th grade
Lockney Hospital District Meets in Regular Session Monday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney General Hospital District will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at noon in the W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital Conference Room at 320 North Main Street. W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital is governed by
Carl’s Cogitations: The Inspired Word (Part 2)
In the last installment of Cogitations, it was pointed out that the Bible is a collection of writings that boast several claims. If these claims are true, then the Bible is the absolute most important writing that
Larry Garvin Beedy (San Saba)
Larry Garvin Beedy, age 73, passed away at the VA Hospital in Temple, Texas, on Monday, October 31, 2022. Larry was born in Floydada, Texas, on July 4, 1949, to William Garvin Beedy and Virginia Jane Frizell,
Lyle Clent Miller (Floydada)
Lyle Clent Miller of Floydada won his battle with ALS as he passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 68. Lyle was born to Orba and Maudine (McMillin) Miller on February 19, 1954,
Cindy Helen (Day) Hambright (Ohio)
Cindy Helen (Day) Hambright, age 67, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock on Saturday, December 3, at 11:30 AM, with a reception
Joy Guest (Lubbock)
Joy C. Guest was born September 2, 1934, to parents Orville and Pauline Chitty in Silverton, Texas. She passed into the presence of the Lord on November 19, 2022, after a full and wonderful life. A funeral
Lockney Senior Adriana Villarreal Scores 1,000th Career Point
ROPESVILLE, TEXAS – Lockney’s Adriana Villarreal celebrated the big milestone of 1,000 career points on November 12. The Lady Horns fell to Ropes; however, Adriana was able to walk away with something that she will keep for
Whirlwinds Continue Hot Start Against Idalou on Tuesday
IDALOU, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (4-0) traveled to Idalou to take on the Wildcats on Tuesday in a non-district matchup. The Whirlwinds were able to jump out into the lead in the first quarter and apply
Intentional Investing: Devon Energy (DVN)
Black Gold, Texas Tea, Bubblin’ Crude – whatever you call it, at this point, oil still makes the world move. Energy has been the best-performing market sector year to date, with an increase of 65%, compared to
Three honored at Lubbock district 4-H awards
LUBBOCK – Two Floyd County students have received the highest awards given to 4-H members, and a longtime volunteer was recognized for his service to the community Monday night. Kaileigh Cook of Lockney and Sydni Chesshir of
Whirlwinds Rain Down 3s in Victory Over Chieftains
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in action on Monday afternoon against the Friona Chieftains. In a preseason interview, Coach Walker mentioned that he likes to implement an intense and fast-paced game to get the opponents
Lady Winds Dominate Squaws in Non-District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (3-2) played host to the Friona Squaws on Monday afternoon in a non-district matchup. The Lady Winds came out with intensity to start the game and were able to take
Lady Horns Score Big Against the Seagraves Eagles
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns played host to the Seagraves Eagles on Monday afternoon. Lockney’s senior Adrianna Villarreal had yet another big night for the Lady Horns as she produced 24 of the team’s 44
County Commissioners canvass November 8 election
FLOYDADA – It’s a technicality, but a serious and important one when it comes to election law. On Monday afternoon Floyd County Commissioners canvassed the results from the November 8 election. The count, which started at 1:04
Barry Keith Fyffe (Plainview)
Barry Keith Fyffe joined his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2022, at 86, surrounded by his wife and family members in Lubbock, Texas. Services will be held at 2 p.m.., Monday, November 21, 2002, at First
Catherine (Cathy) Marie Appling Miller (Tulia)
Catherine (Cathy) Marie Appling Miller died on November 18, 2022, at 89. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Tulia, Texas. Burial will follow at
Johnny Wayne Adams (Lockney)
Johnny Wayne Adams of Lockney passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Lockney. Interment will follow at Plainview Cemetery. Visitation
Montez Named Mangold’s New Director of Quality Management
LOCKNEY, TX – Angel Montez is the new Director of Quality Management at WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital and Cogdell Clinic. Montez, a Registered Nurse (RN), will now be responsible for infection control, risk management, employee health, safety,
Floydada’s Monday Games Get a New Time
FLOYDADA, TX – Monday’s game between Floydada and Friona has been changed. JV Girls kick off at 1:00 p.m. JV Boys start at 2:00 p.m. Varsity girls begin at 3:15 p.m. Varsity boys begin at 4:30 p.m.
Floydada Students Learning How to Retrofit Old Computers
FLOYDADA, TX – Ten years ago, the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) invested in computers to help improve the local workforce through the Floydada Technology Center. While those machines were used extensively in the past, very little
Will Congress Write a Farm Bill in 2023?
WASHINGTON, DC – What will the next farm bill hold for farmers, ranchers, dairymen, and rural communities? That’s what Tony St. James with All Ag News asked the incoming Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and the
Carl’s Cogitations: The Inspired Word (Part 1)
The Bible is a collection of writings that asserts as truth many claims. While its various portions were written over the course of some 1500 years by an estimated 40 individuals, it claims that one supreme spiritual
Permanent Daylight-Saving Time Becoming Law in 2023?
WASHINGTON, DC – With the change of control in the House of Representatives next year, permanent use of Daylight Saving Time (DST) could be coming. A bill introduced by Alabama Senator and former Texas Tech football head
Local Deadline Approaching for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
FLOYDADA, TX – In 1993, Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham received a call from a man in England asking if he’d be willing to fill shoeboxes with gifts for children in war-torn Bosnia. Franklin asked a pastor
Two Local Businesses to Receive Cash for Upgrades
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met in regular session last Thursday to consider two applications for business improvements. The board unanimously approved cash incentives – up to $5000 each – for both Silos