Caprock Hospital District Monthly Meeting on Tuesday Morning
FLOYDADA, TX – The Caprock Hospital District will meet in regular session this morning. The meeting is to be held at the E.M.S. Building begins at 7:00 am. Agenda Caprock Hospital District Board of Directors – Regular
Local Radio Personality Represents County on Music Row
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural Media Group is excited to announce the addition of Tony St. James as Market Specialist, effective Monday, August 5. After an extensive search, St. James will collaborate with Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady
Longhorns Hosting Morton for Friday’s District Opener
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns look to start their district campaign on Friday as they host the Morton Indians. Lockney (3-2) defeated Clarendon in their last game 29-20. Morton (1-4) fell to Slaton 34-14 in their
Whirlwinds on the Road For District Opener on Friday
OLTON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will open their district schedule on the road against the Olton Mustangs on Friday. The Whirlwinds (2-3) fell to Hale Center in their last game 42-20. The Mustangs (3-2) defeated Vega
110th District Court Floyd County Grand Jury Indictments
(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on September 26, 2024. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,
Students and Community Raise $20k for Coach’s Transplant
FLOYDADA, TX – In most situations, teachers and staff assist students in learning. However, at Floydada Collegiate High School, students are helping a teacher. Coach Brandon Wickware is dealing with kidney failure, and last week, students in
Author Matthew Day Holds Book Signing and Sale in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX – Author Matthew Day will have a book signing in Lubbock on Tuesday, October 15th to promote his collection of writings. The event will take place at 2nd and Charles (62/82 and Milwaukee Avenue in
Whirlwinds Claim District Title at Cross Country Meet on Monday
LUBBOCK, TX – The 2024 Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds Cross Country teams traveled to compete at the District Cross Country Meet that took place on Monday. District Cross Country Results Varsity Boys – First Place Team
Floyd County 4-H Represents Big in Waco
WACO, TX – The Floyd County Livestock Judging team competed on Sunday in Waco at the 2024 “Heart o’ Texas” Livestock Show. Floyd County Junior Team – Parker, Braxton, and Brighton 2nd Place Team Swine 7th High
Floyd County 4-H Competes in Waco on Sunday
WACO, TX – A Floyd County 4-H team is competing at the Waco at the Heart of Texas Fair. The team features Stetson Nutt, Braxton Cole, Parker Kellison, Brighton Reese, Cadence Yeary and Pasilee Nutt. The group
Floyd County Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Texas Plains Federal
FLOYDADA, TX – Texas Plains Federal opened their doors to their newly renovated building in Floydada. The grand opening event took place on Friday, with games, food, music, and giveaways available to the members of the community.
Floyd County Football Takes Bye Week Going into District Play
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Both Floyd County football teams will prepare for district with a bye week this week. The Lockney Longhorns (3-2) will host Morton for their district opener next week. The Floydada Whirlwinds (2-3) are
September Little Longhorns Awarded on Wednesday
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney Elementary School awards September Little Longhorns to several elementary students for being a bright and shining light to their school, representing what it means to be a student at Lockney. These students were
Texas Plains Federal Opens Doors for New Building
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada’s Texas Plains Federal Credit Union will open its doors to the brand new location on the square in downtown Floydada. The new location will be at 105 S Wall St. Renovations have been
Whirlwinds Fall to Owls in Final Non-District Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds played host to the Hale Center Owls on Thursday night in their final non-district game of the season. The Owls were able to jump ahead in the first quarter to a
Longhorns On the Road for Final Non-District Game
CLARENDON, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will travel to battle the Clarendon Broncos on Friday night. Lockney (2-2) defeated Quanah 35-14 last Friday night. Clarendon (0-4) fell to Gruver 51-18 last week. This will be the final
Floyd County Pumpkin Crop Improvement Over Last Year
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The 2024 growing season was good for Texas pumpkin producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and pumpkin farmers. Yields and quality were up for most growers compared to last
Longhorns Welcome Back Former Graduates With Homecoming Win
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns played host to the Quanah Indians on Friday night for Homecoming Night in Lockney. The Longhorns were able to jump ahead early against Quanah and celebrated Lockney’s Homecoming with a 35-14
Whirlwinds Second Half Comeback Falls Just Short on Friday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to battle the Lubbock Trinity Christian Lions on Friday night. The Lions were able to control the first half, going up 21-0. Floydada battled back with a chance to win
Whirlwinds on the Road Friday Night Against Lions
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will look to continue their momentum against the Lubbock Trinity Christian Lions on Friday night. The Whirlwinds (2-1) defeated Smyer 34-14 on Homecoming last Friday night. The Lions (1-1) defeated Denver
Longhorns Host Quanah for Homecoming in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Quanah Indians on Friday night on Homecoming Night in Lockney. The Longhorns (1-2) fell to Plains 42-21 last Friday. Quanah (0-3) was defeated by Petrolia in their last
Whirlwinds Cap off Homecoming Week with Win on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds celebrated Homecoming Week with a win over the Smyer Bobcats on Friday night. Homecoming 2024 in Floydada featured the halftime presentation of the Homecoming King and Queen. The nominees for homecoming
Whirlwinds Look to Rebound After Loss to Lockney
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Whirlwinds will try to rebound from a disappointing loss last week when they host Smyer in another contest tonight. The Winds lost to the Lockney Longhorns in a non-district match, relinquishing the Floyd County
Lockney Looking to Buck Off the Cowboys Tonight
PLAINS, TX – Riding high from a big rivalry win last week, the 1-1 Longhorns travel to Plains tonight to face a winless Cowboys team. Lockney defeated Floydada last week to claim the Floyd County Championship, while
2024 Floydada Homecoming Parade Through Downtown Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – To celebrate Homecoming Week in Floydada, the Whirlwind Athletic Booster Club hosted a Homecoming Parade, featuring members of the community and school. Several different businesses and members of the community were represented throughout the
Floydada School Board Recognizes September Students and Educators
FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members recognized a handful of students and educators during their Monday meeting. AB Duncan Educator of the Month was Jordan Beedy, while Students of the Month include Natalie De Ochoa (5th) and
Floydada School Board Meets in Regular Session Tonight
FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members will approve several waivers during their September meeting tonight. One involves P-Tech Year 13-14 students taking dual credit courses, while the other concerns a modified schedule during state assessment testing days.
LOCKNEY WINS: Longhorns Reclaim Floyd County Championship Trophy
FLOYDADA, TX – FOr the first time since 2021, Lockney holds the Floyd County Championship Trophy after defeating the Whirlwinds 42-23 Friday night. The Longhorns were led by Dyllan Thiebaud, who had a hand in six touchdowns,
Whirlwinds Host Lockney in 106th Edition of Floyd County Championship
FLOYDADA, TX—The battle of Floyd County reignites tonight as the Whirlwinds host Lockney for the 106th game of the rivalry. Lockney lost to West Texas High 30-25 last week, while Floydada beat Tulia 27-19. The first game
PAID CONTENT: Letter from Sheriff Paul Raissez
Re-Elect SHERIFF PAUL RAISSEZ Citizens of Floyd County, As I gear up for my re-election campaign for Sheriff of Floyd County, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Sheriff for the past