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
Deer Sighting Leads to One Vehicle Rollover Tuesday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX—On Tuesday morning, a driver attempted to avoid a collision with a deer, which led to a one-vehicle accident south of Floydada on U.S. 62. The driver of the traffic control truck was en route
Floydada Family Dentistry Recognized as Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – In 1994, Dr. William Dean, DDS, opened a dental office to serve Floyd and surrounding counties, a service he provided for 25 years. Today, that service continues at Floydada Family Dentistry under the ownership
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Six Calls During Month
FLOYDADA, TX – In August, volunteers responded to six calls for assistance, all but one related to grass fires. The Floydada Fire Department’s first call of the month was for a grass fire near a structure five
Whirlwinds Travel to Tulia for First Game of 2024 Season
TULIA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will kick off the 2024 season tonight in Tulia against the Hornets. The Whirlwinds finished last season 6-4 overall and 2-3 in district. The Tulia Hornets finished 1-9 overall and 0-5
Lockney Hospital District’s Expenses Fall Well Below Budget
LOCKNEY, TX—In June, W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital hit a “high-water mark” with physical therapy patients. According to Vince DiFranco, Mangold’s CEO, the 309 visits claimed a new fiscal year high for outpatients. Other highlights he shared during
Longhorns Start 2024 Season at Home Against West Texas
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host their season opener against the West Texas Comanches on Friday night. The Longhorns finished last season with a district championship and a 7-3 record. West Texas finished 3-7 overall
Floydada Kicks Off Football Season Friday in Tulia
TULIA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds kick off their 112th football season here on Friday night. The Whirlwinds open the 2024 campaign against a Hornet team that has struggled with one winning season in the past five
New Budget and Tax Rate on Thursday’s Agenda
FLOYDADA, TX—The school board will discuss a new budget and tax rate tonight. Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board members will meet to discuss property values and their impact on state and local revenue. In addition, they will
As Drought Expands, Commissioners Enact County-Wide Burn Ban
FLOYDADA, TX – Moderate to severe drought now covers 100 percent of Floyd County, leading County Commissioners to implement a county-wide burn ban on Monday. When drought conditions exist in Texas, a burn ban can be imposed
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Eleven Calls During July
FLOYDADA, TX – July was a busy month for volunteer firefighters in Floyd County. Dry conditions across the region contributed to a handful of grass fires, including four, for which the Floydada Fire Department provided mutual assistance.
Election Details and Burn Ban Top Commissioners Agenda
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners will meet this morning to discuss the November 5th General Election. The county will appoint election judges (alternates) and determine the Central counting station and polling places. In addition, with the
City Council to Consider Rate Requests for Utilities
FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada City Council will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss routine items during its regular monthly meeting. Members will consider a Hot Funds request from the Floydada Lions Club and the Floydada Whirlwind
Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications
WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten
Lockney Man Behind Bars Charged With Pickup Arson
LOCKNEY, TX – Last week, Floyd County officials apprehended and arrested 43-year-old Adam Lee Leal of Lockney in connection with an arson investigation. In the early morning of February 4, 2024, law enforcement officers found a Chevrolet
Floyd County Considering Move to New Voter Software
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet this morning (8:00 am) to consider routine county business. Two non-routine items on the agenda include discussion and possible action on new voter software (CertaVote) for the County. Also, Commissioners
Willard Vance Mitchell (Edmond, OK)
Reverend Willard Vance Mitchell, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Reverend Mitchell was born April 24, 1943, in Texas City, Texas, to Willard and Minnie (Hamilton) Mitchell. Reverend