Floydada’s Robotics Teams Lay Ground Work For Upcoming Teams
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Robotics Teams have concluded its second year participating in the First Tech Challenge and are taking the success from this year and looking to apply it to next years’ teams. Floydada had
Whirlwinds Battle Wheeler in Area Round of Playoffs
CHILDRESS, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will look to continue their playoff run as they are matched up against the Wheeler Mustangs on Friday in Childress. The Whirlwinds defeated Bovina 79-39 in the bi-district round. Wheeler was
Lockney General Hospital District Reports Loss for December
LOCKNEY, TX – Despite an increase in hospital services for December, Lockney General Hospital Board reported a net loss of $210,544 for the month. Vince DiFranco, CEO of Mangold Memorial Hospital, presented the information to board members
Fernandez New Lady Wind Home Run Record Holder
TAHOKA, TX – It took five years, but on Thursday afternoon, a coach for O’Donnell passed the torch to a Senior in Floydada. In reality, it wasn’t a torch but rather a spot in the history books
Lady Winds’ Historic Season Ends on Tuesday with Loss Against Farwell
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were matched up against the #3 Farwell Lady Steers in the regional quarter-finals of the playoffs on Tuesday. Farwell started the game with a 13-6 lead at the end of
Whirlwinds Earn Gold Ball in First Round Win Against Bovina
DIMMITT, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds matched up against the Bovina Mustangs in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Tuesday in Dimmitt. Floydada was able to take control of the game early, as they went up
Students, Staff, and Educator Recognized By School Board
FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members met last week in regular session and gave recognition to students and educators across the Floydada Collegiate ISD. Recognized from AB Duncan Elementary were students Alexander Machado and Hadlee Cornelius and
Clyde Walker (Lockney)
Clyde Walker Sr, aged 73, of Lockney, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on February 7, 2024, and was buried Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Lockney Cemetery. He was born on April 22, 1950, the third
Ann McCormick (Lockney)
Ann McCormick, age 88, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, in her home in Lockney. She was five days shy of her 70th wedding anniversary to her husband, Bobby. Graveside services were held at the Lockney Cemetery
Floydada Lady Winds Enter Third Round of Playoffs Against Farwell
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds look to continue their playoff run as they enter the regional quarterfinals against #3 Farwell. Floydada (27-3, 14-0) defeated Gruver in the second round 43-41 to advance to Tuesday’s game.
Floydada Whirlwinds Matched Against Bovina in First Round of Playoffs
DIMMITT, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will begin their playoff run on Tuesday as they are matched up against the Bovina Mustangs in the bi-district round. The Whirlwinds (25-8, 13-2) are entering Tuesday’s game as co-district champions
Faye Bertrand (Floydada)
Faye Bertrand, age 99, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Lockney, Texas. Graveside services were held last Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lakeview Cemetery, Floyd County. Faye was born to Bert and Maggie Battey on October
Lady Winds Advance to Third Round; Win Thriller Against Gruver
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in playoff action on Friday as they were matched up against the Gruver Lady Hounds. The Lady Winds started the game with a 16-11 lead at the end of
Whirlwinds Secure First Seed for Upcoming Playoffs
ABERNATHY, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the Olton Mustangs in a playoff seeding game on Friday in Abernathy. The Whirlwinds (24-8, 12-2) and Mustangs (19-10, 12-2) were awarded co-district champions after splitting the district series 1-1.
West Texas National Bank Opens Doors for Lockney Community
LOCKNEY, TX – West Texas National Bank has expanded into Lockney with the Lockney Loan and Deposit Production Office. The office will be operated by Monty Teeter and is located at 305 North Main Street Monday –
Lady Winds Area Round Matchup Against Gruver on Friday
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will look to continue their playoff run as they are matched up against Gruver in Plainview on Friday. The Lady Winds advanced after defeating Boys Ranch 60-20 in the Bi-District
Whirlwinds Look to Win Series in District Seeding Game
ABERNATHY, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will play a district seeding game on Friday in Abernathy against the Olton Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. The Whirlwinds (24-8, 12-2) and Mustangs (19-10, 12-2) were awarded co-district champions after splitting
Longhorns Fall in Final District Game at Home
LOCKNEY, TX The Lockney Longhorns hosted the New Deal Lions in the final game of the district schedule on Tuesday night. The Lions were able to start the game with a 25-10 lead at the end of
Whirlwinds Secure Co-District Championship with Win on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in their final game of the regular season on Tuesday, as they were matched up against the Sudan Hornets. The Whirlwinds got out to an early 30-12 lead at the
Whirlwinds Host Hornets in Last District Game of Season
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are in their final game of the regular season on Tuesday as they play host to the Sudan Hornets. Floydada is tied for co-district champions with Olton, and in the event
Longhorns Final Home Game Against New Deal on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the New Deal Lions in their final district game of the season on Tuesday night. The Longhorns (7-17, 3-10) fell to Sudan in their last game on Friday 74-55.
Lady Winds Victorious in First Round Playoff Game
CANYON, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were matched up against Boys Ranch in the first round of the playoffs on Monday in Canyon. The Lady Winds started the game with a 13-3 lead at the end
Lady Winds Bi-District Matchup Against Boys Ranch on Monday
CANYON, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will begin their postseason campaign on Monday as they travel to Canyon to battle Boys Ranch in the first round of the playoffs. The Lady Winds enter the game as
Major Snow Event Cancels Floydada Schools on Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – With more than 7 inches of snow on the ground and the chance for icy roads on Monday, classes at Floydada Collegiate ISD have been canceled for Monday. “Due to inclement weather, school is
Jerry Galloway (Floydada)
Jerry Glenn Galloway, age 85, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Beehive Assisted Living in Plainview, Texas. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 2, at the New Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Floydada, Texas,
Teenager Recovering from Early Morning Shooting in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – An early morning altercation between two groups of boys left one 17-year-old hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened between 2:15 am and
Serrato Sisters First to Receive “Small BIG” Grant
FLOYDADA, TX – With the calendar turning to a new year, the Floydada Economic Development Corporation has officially revamped its grant program for local businesses. The formerly nine-page request established in 2002 has been boiled down to
Longhorns Final Away Game on Friday in Sudan
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Longhorns are on the road for their district matchup against Sudan on Friday. The Longhorns (3-9) were defeated by Hale Center on Tuesday. The Hornets (6-6) fell to New Deal 55-51 in
Whirlwinds Battle in District Decider Against Owls
HALE CENTER, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are on the road for their final away game on Friday as they play the Hale Center Owls in a district matchup. The Whirlwinds are 10-2 after their loss to
South Plains Parts Named Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – In February of 2010, the Floydada Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a new parts store on the courthouse square. Fourteen years later, and in a different location, NAPA continues its commitment