Armando Cruz Earns Back-To-Back Trips to State Powerlifting Meet
BROWNFIELD, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds’ Powerlifting team has a member going to State after placing first in his division. Floydada’s Armando Cruz earns his second trip to state, after placing first place at the Regional Meet
CMMS Floydada Recognized as March Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – In November of 2020, Jones, Pendergast & Chappell LLP officially became known as CMMS Floydada and joined with locations in Plainview, Lubbock, Levelland, and Amarillo to provide tax, accounting, audit, and other financial-related services
Lockney Longhorn Band Receives Division 1 Ratings in Contests
SUNDOWN, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Band was in competition at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contests in Sundown on Thursday. The Lockney Longhorn Band received straight Division 1 ratings in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competitions.
Lighthouse Electric Donation Benefits Floydada CISD’s KidWind Program
FLOYDADA, TX – Maybe it’s irony, or maybe it’s completing the circle; either way, Lighthouse Electric Cooperative presented a donation to the Floydada Collegiate ISD KidWind program Thursday. KidWind is an event that allows teams to display
Longhorns Powerlifting Sends Four More to State; Place First as a Team at Regional Meet
BROWNFIELD, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Powerlifting team was in competition on Thursday at the 2024 Regional Meet in Brownfield. Adrian Hernandez, Rudy Jimenez, Caden Pritchard, and Jeremiah Rosales qualified for the state competition. Also placing for
Floydada Cheer Squads for Upcoming School Year Announced
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2024-25 FCISD high school and junior high cheer squads have been announced for the upcoming school year. High School: Jenna Martinez, Amareah Taylor, Addison Hinson, Mia Casares, Nalia Ordonez, Madison Pyle, Rilynn Hinsley,
City to Open Landfill for Community Cleanup
FLOYDADA, TX – The City of Floydada is having a “City Wide Spring Cleaning” for the residents of Floydada on March 11-16. Residents who wish to utilize the cleaning can take their contents (excluding: tires, paint, shingles
Athletes Recognized for All-District Selections
FLOYDADA, TX – With the 2023-2024 basketball season coming to an end for both Floydada teams, the All-District selections have been released. GIRLS ALL DISTRICT 4-2A COACH OF THE YEAR: Adam Zepeda CO-MVP: Azaylee Santos, Sierra Snowden
Lady Winds Get District Opener Victory Over Hale Center
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds started their district schedule on Tuesday as they battled against the Hale Center Lady Owls. The Lady Owls struck first in the top of the first inning to take a
Lady Horns Fall in District Opener to New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns hosted the New Deal Lady Lions on Tuesday in their district opener. New Deal began the game with a nine run first inning to go ahead 9-0. The Lady Horns
Dehoyas Elected Tax Assessor-Collector; Johnson and Young in Runoff
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – One of two countywide races was decided on Tuesday night, with the other heading for a runoff in May. Priscilla Dehoyas received 58 percent of the vote for Tax Assessor-Collector to defeat Cristina
District Opener for Lady Winds on Tuesday at Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will start their district schedule on Tuesday as they are matched up against the Hale Center Lady Owls. Floydada (10-4-1, 0-0) tied in their last game against Lamesa 8-8. The
Lady Horns Start District at Home Against New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will begin their district campaign on Tuesday as they host the New Deal Lady Lions. The Lady Horns (3-4, 0-0) fell to Greenwood in their last non-district game 9-1. The
Arson Suspected in Sunday Morning Fire in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – A Sunday morning fire damaged a structure in the 200 block of SW 4th Street. The fire, which was set sometime before 6:00 am, is now being investigated as suspected arson. Floyd County Sheriff
Longhorns Traveled Monday to Face Bobcats in Non-District Action
DIMMITT, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (0-5) baseball team was on the road Monday as they traveled to battle the Dimmitt Bobcats (6-2) in a non-district game. Dimmitt started the game with a 7-0 lead after the
Whirlwinds Played Host to Liberty JV on Monday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in non-district action on Monday night as they hosted the Lubbock Cooper Liberty JV. Floydada (0-5-1) had a three run third inning to take a 4-3 lead. Liberty was able
Floyd County Voters Choosing Candidates in Primary Election
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Today is Primary Day across Texas, as the Democratic and Republican parties choose their final candidates for the General Election in November. However, many local races will be decided today as there is
Whirlwinds Fall Short to #17 Leopards in Regional Semifinal on Friday
LEVELLAND, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were matched up against the New Home Leopards on Friday in the Regional Semifinals at the Texan Dome in Levelland. Both teams fought back and forth throughout the game, however, New
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Nine Calls in February
FLOYDADA, TX – Five of nine calls to the Floydada Fire Department in February involved grass fires, and the majority came during the month’s final week. According to the monthly report, volunteer firefighters were called out for
Whirlwinds Battle #17 Leopards in Regional Semifinal on Friday
LEVELLAND, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds earned a trip back to the Texan Dome on Friday as they are matched up against the New Home Leopards in the regional semifinal of the playoffs. The Whirlwinds defeated Farwell
Council Members Appoint Managers for Floydada City Pool
FLOYDADA, TX – Harvey and Martha Garza will once again manage the city pool this season following unanimous approval by the City Council on Tuesday. The meeting, originally scheduled to be held a week early, found attendance
2024 Floydada Whirlwinds Baseball Tournament Held This Week
FLOYDADA, TX – The Whirlwinds baseball team is in action at the 2024 Floydada Whirlwind Baseball Tournament that is taking place Thursday-Saturday. The tournament will feature teams from Hale Center, Dimmitt, Crosbyton, River Road, WT High, and
Lady Winds in Action at the 2024 FLiP-FM Softball Tournament
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will take part in the 2024 FliP FM Softball Tournament that is taking place Thursday-Saturday. The nine team tournament will feature pool play on Thursday and Friday and a final
City of Floydada Raising Funds to Honor Passing Member
FLOYDADA, TX – The community of Floydada looks to remember Walter Holt, a member of the community, who sadly passed away in January with a memorial bench and is asking for donations in honor of Walter. The
One Dead Following Industrial Accident in Floyd County
FLOYDADA, TX – An industrial accident near Dougherty last week claimed the life of one man, and a second is recovering from the incident. Authorities received a call around 4:30 pm Friday and found two men unresponsive.
Firefighters in Floyd County Battle Two Fires Monday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – As the Texas Panhandle burns at this hour, firefighters from both Floydada and Lockney spent time on Monday fighting two different grass fires across the county. The first call arrived at 10:53 am,
Whirlwinds Rally to Defeat #21 Farwell and Advance in Regional Tournament
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the #21-ranked Farwell Steers in the Regional Quarterfinals of the playoffs on Tuesday night. Farwell got ahead early in the game to take a 15-12 lead at the end of
Whirlwinds Matched Up Against Steers in Regional Quarterfinal
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will continue their playoff run on Tuesday against the Farwell Steers. The Whirlwinds (27-8, 13-2) defeated Wheeler on Friday 86-75. Farwell (25-9, 10-0) was victorious in their Area game against Stratford
Two Brothers Among Three Arrested in Lockney Shooting
LOCKNEY, TX – Three Floydada men have been arrested and charged following an early morning shooting two weeks ago An investigation by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office led authorities to arrest 21-year-old Martin Garcia Jr., 19-year-old Charles
Whirlwinds Advance to Regional Quarterfinal After Defeating Wheeler
CHILDRESS, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were matched up against the Wheeler Mustangs on Friday in the Area round of the playoffs. The Whirlwinds started the game with a 17-7 lead at the end of the first