Former Secondary Teacher, Now Physician, Joins Lockney Clinic
LOCKNEY, TX—A former high school science and physics teacher will be a new physician at the Cogdell Clinic at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ben Benacci was raised in Brackettville, Texas, and received his Bachelor of Science
Hospital Recognized for 75 Years of Association Membership
LOCKNEY, TX – W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital recently received an award recognizing 75 years of Texas Hospital Association (THA) membership. Chris Felton, Member Ambassador, West Texas Region of the THA, presented the award to the Lockney General
Appraisal District Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Appraisal District was established in 1981 to provide fair and uniform property appraisals for all taxing entities in the county. Although every county in Texas has an appraisal district, Jim Finley,
Quiet Month of June for Floydada Fire Department
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Fire Department responded to four calls during June, three of which involved assisting other first responders. Fire department volunteers made two runs on June 15, 2024. The first was to assist with a landing
KCBD’s Community Coverage a Success in Floydada on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The KCBD Community Coverage Tour held their show in Floydada on Tuesday night. The event featured food, games, swimming, basketball, and more all free to the community. Cash donations that were made throughout the
Floydada Country Club to Host “3 Person Shamble” Later This Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Country Club will host their next tournament on July 27-28 in a “3-person Shamble” The entry fee for the tournament will be $100 a person. Players can register now by contacting the
County Commissioners Considering Salary of New AgriLife Agent
FLOYDADA, TX – County Commissioners are meeting this morning to discuss and possibly act on the salary of a new AgriLife extension agent. In addition, the court will discuss bids for a new roof on the AgriLife
Connie Luna (Floydada)
Connie Luna, 70 of Floydada, Tx, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 2, 2024 in Floydada, Tx. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic
FBC Lockney’s Independence Day Celebration in Lockney on Wednesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney held their Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday. The event featured live music, food, face painting, water slides, bouncy house, and more for the members of the community to
80th Annual Bar-None Rodeo Takes Place on Saturday
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Bar-None Rodeo Association is hosting their 80th annual Bar None Roughstock Rodeo on Saturday June 29th at 7:00 p.m. in Plainview. The entry fee for the event is $10 for adults and kids
FBC Lockney to Host First Event With a New Pastor
LOCKNEY, TX – The First Baptist Church of Lockney invites all members of the community to their “Community Independence Day Celebration” on Wednesday July 3, starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. –
Two Floyd County Precincts to Receive New Equipment
FLOYDADA, TX – Two Floyd County precincts will be sporting new equipment following a recent Commissioner vote. On Monday, the Court approved a bid to purchase a new Caterpillar motor grader for Precinct One for $175,980. While
Floyd County Commissioners Name New Emergency Management Coordinator
FLOYDADA, TX – After one year without an Emergency Management Coordinator for Floyd County, commissioners voted to appoint Mark Carroll starting October 1, 2024. Carroll, the current Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agent, explained that when dealing
Hospital District Suffers Through Another Challenging Financial Month
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors met last month to hear about another net loss for April. Though the clinic’s volume included 914 visits during the month and gross revenue exceeded $1.627
Health Fair and Color Run Hosted by WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital
LOCKNEY, TX – Join the WJ Mangold Memorial Hosptial on Saturday, June 22 as they host a Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The event will take place at Lockney Elementary School with 14 service providers
Lubbock’s Professional Softball Team Plays Series in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The Hub City Adelitas begin their 2024 WPF season tonight against the Coastal Bend Tidal Wave at Lady Winds Field in Floydada on Thursday. The three game series will begin at 7:00 p.m. on
One Dead, Two Hospitalized Following Collision in Motley County
MATADOR, TX – One Floyd County resident died in an early morning accident near Matador. 73-year-old Lino Garcia of Floydada was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident five miles west of Matador on U.S.
Utility Customers with Delinquent Accounts Face New Fee
FLOYDADA, TX – Those delinquent in paying their city utility bills will now be charged a fee for collection services. On Tuesday night, the Floydada City Council approved a motion for a contingent fee with Perdue Brandon
Floydada Welcomes KCBD for 2024 Community Coverage Tour
FLOYDADA, TX – The KCBD Newschannel 11’s Community Coverage Tour will return to Floydada on Tuesday, July 9 for the fourth time since 2013. The annual event, now in its 22nd year, is a chance for
WJ Mangold Adds Snyder Physician to Hospital Faculty
LOCKNEY, TX – After 15 years in Snyder, Dr. David Kerr is excited to join the staff of W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital as a new physician serving the Emergency Department and inpatient care. Kerr grew up on
Zarate sentenced to 40 years in prison for sex assault
Jesus Zarate will next be a free man in 2064. That was the decision of a Floyd County jury Wednesday morning as they sentenced the 27-year-old to 40 years in prison.
Floydada Hires New Baseball Coach, Accepts Johnson’s Resignation
FLOYDADA, TX – Whirlwind baseball will get a new look next year as the Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board hired Jeff Fabila last night. The Brownfield native and graduate of Wayland Baptist University has held coaching positions
Car Show in Lockney Hosted by Old Fashioned Grocery This Weekend
LOCKNEY, TX – The Old Fashioned Grocery Store is hosting their first annual car show this weekend and are inviting members of the community to go and enjoy an evening of entertainment. The event is currently approximating
Lockney man guilty of sexually assaulting minor relative
“I was thinking ‘nobody is here to protect me,'” the then-underaged victim of an ongoing sexual assault by a relative told a Floyd County court Tuesday afternoon.
Floyd County Well Represented in College Station at State Roundup
COLLEGE STATION, TX – The Floyd County 4-H State Roundup took place in College Station with members of Floyd County being represented throughout the week of events. Floyd County had 12 senior 4-H members compete in a
Community Welcomes Teen Back Home After Lengthy Surgery
FLOYDADA, TX – After three months in a Dallas hospital, 14-year-old Toby Zepeda returned home to streets lined with family and friends on Friday. Community members greeted him by honking horns and displaying signs along East Houston
2024 Community Yard Sale Prepares with Sign-Ups
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2024 Community Yard Sell will take place on June 15th in Floydada. Isaac Martinez, president of the Floydada Chamber of Commerce states the event is “a great opportunity for the community to get
FCISD Provides Meals to Children of the Community
FLOYDADA, TX – The FCISD is hosting their “Summer Meal Program” that provides children of the community with an opportunity to receive breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Lunch is available
The Scoop Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – As the coronavirus shutdowns hit college campuses in 2020, two graduates of Floydada High School returned home looking for jobs. Kiana Brown and Kylie Ricketts soon decided that creating their jobs would be more
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Seven Calls in May
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Fire Department reports seven runs during the month of May, almost half of which were to battle grass fires. Two of the runs during the month were in relation to severe weather