Longhorns’ Powerlifting Season Starts With Good Results
DUMAS, TX – The Lockney Longhorns Powerlifting teams traveled to the 5th annual Demon Powerlifting Meet on Friday. The Lockney boys team took 4th place overall. The Lockney girls team placed 5th overall. BOYS RESULTS: 148’s
Floyd County Commissioners Meet Monday in Regular Session
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet in Regular Session at 8:00 am to discuss policies for the upcoming March elections. In addition, they will receive presentations on the County’s ARPA Funds, Financial Report, and the Floyd
Lady Horns Secure District Win in Friday’s Home Game
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns hosted the Ralls Lady Rabbits in a district matchup on Friday. The Lady Rabbits started the first half with a 28-25 lead. In the third quarter, the Lady Horns battled
Lockney Longhorns Rebound at Home Against Ralls
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns played host to the Ralls Jackrabbits on Friday in a district game. Lockney was able to jump out quickly and take a 19-8 lead after the first quarter. The Longhorns continued
Lady Winds Continue District Win Streak on Friday
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were on the road Friday in Smyer for a district matchup. Floydada’s defense held the Lady Cats to just two points in the first quarter with a 15-2 lead. The
Whirlwinds Win Big in Friday’s District Game
SMYER, TX – The #7-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds were in district action on Friday night against the Smyer Bobcats. In the first quarter, the Whirlwinds got up quickly to a 16-8 lead. Floydada was able to continue pressure
Luna Takes Dual Honors in County Rabbit Show
MUNCY, TX – Lillian Luna’s Mini-Lop took Grand Champion Rabbit honors at this year’s Floyd County Stock Show. Gage Bak claimed Reserve Champion from among the 44 entries on Wednesday. Luna added the Junior Showmanship award, while
Kellison and Sanchez Show Floyd Counties Top Steers
MUNCY, TX – Parker Kellison showed the Grand Champion Steer Wednesday at the annual Floyd County Livestock Show. The event also saw David Sanchez claim Reserve Champion from the 15 entries. The Stock Show concludes today at
Cole and Kidd Take Heifer and Showmanship Awards
MUNCY, TX – Braxton Cole cleaned up at the 2024 Floyd County Livestock Show on Wednesday, claiming the Grand Champion Heifer and the Junior Showmanship Award. Brailey Kidd added the Senior Showmanship to her Reserve Champion award.
Fernandez and Lefevre Take Top Two Dairy Awards
MUNCY, TX – Carisa Fernandez claimed the Grand Champion in the Floyd County Livestock Show on Wednesday, while Brinley Lefevre won Reserve Champion in the Dairy Show.
Shirley Morton (Floydada)
Shirley Morton, age 85, passed away in Graham, Texas, on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2023, at Moore Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, Texas. Shirley
Guadalupe Stewart (Floydada)
Guadalupe Stewart, age 85, of Floydada, passed away on January 3, 2024, in Wolfforth, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada. Internment
Armandina “Mandy” Ramirez (Floydada)
Armandina “Mandy” Ramirez, age 70, of Floydada, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m.
Randall “Randy” Ward (Lockney)
Randall “Randy” Robert Ward, 68, passed away in Lubbock, Texas, on December 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Randy was born to Robert Lee Ward and Linda Sue Bullock in Floydada, Texas, on October 29, 1955. Randy
Lady Winds Travel on Friday to Battle Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds are on the road Friday in Smyer for a district matchup. The Lady Winds (15-3, 4-0) were victorious 86-31 against Lockney on Tuesday. Smyer (7-9, 1-3) fell to Hale Center
Longhorns Look to Rebound Against Ralls on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Ralls Jackrabbits in a district game on Friday. Lockney (5-7,1-1) fell to Floydada 91-45 on Friday. The Jackrabbits (7-9, 0-2) were defeated by New Deal 95-53 on Tuesday.
Lady Horns Look For Success Against Ralls on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns are back at home on Friday as they host the Ralls Lady Rabbits in a district matchup. The Lady Horns (0-13, 0-4) fell to Floydada on Tuesday 83-31. The Lady
Whirlwinds Look to Remain Unbeaten in District on Friday
SMYER, TX – The #7-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds are in action on Friday night against the Smyer Bobcats. Floydada (14-6, 2-0) is coming off a 91-45 win over Lockney on Tuesday. Smyer (3-13, 0-1) battled Hale Center on
Whirlwinds Continue Success with Win on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds played host to the Lockney Longhorns on Tuesday night. The Whirlwinds started the game with a 11-2 run and were ahead 30-5 at the end of the first quarter. Floydada was
Lady Winds Remain Unbeaten in District Play on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lockney Longhorns made the short trip to battle the Floydada Lady Winds in district action on Tuesday night. The Lady Horns came out strong in the first quarter, taking a 9-3 lead, however
Texas Tech Federal Credit Union Named Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – Though the name has changed once in the past 58 years, Texas Tech Federal Credit Union continues to serve members in Floyd and surrounding counties. Originally called FCS Federal Credit Union, longtime employee and
Lady Winds Host Lady Horns in Tuesday’s District Matchup
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds and Lockney Lady Horns will be back in action tonight in a district matchup between the two Floyd County basketball teams. The Lady Horns (0-10, 0-3) were defeated in
Battle for Floyd County in District Matchup on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The district basketball schedule continues for both Floyd County schools this week as the Lockney Longhorns will make the 12-mile drive to battle the Floydada Whirlwinds in the first game of the New Year.
Continuing Declines in Fluid Milk Consumption Hitting Dairies
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The dairy sector has been hit hard over the past few years, and the latest report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is proof. Ten years ago, there were more than 4,000 dairy farms
Terry Ellis Bryant (Lorenzo)
Terry Ellis Bryant, 61, of Estacado, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born October 11, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, to T.E. “Buster” and Ouida Armstrong Bryant. He was a graduate of Lorenzo High School and
Carl’s Cogitations: Blessed New Year
Can you believe it? It is the last day of 2023! And as this year is at its end and a new one is upon us, I have to confess that I fell out of the habit
Lady Winds Drop Caprock Classic Game to Dalhart
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds wrapped up their 2023 Caprock Classic Tournament run on Saturday against Dalhart. The 9:00 a.m. game was played at Lubbock Cooper, with the winner moving on to the consolation game.
Whirlwinds Fall in Saturday’s Caprock Classic Championship Game
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds played in the championship game of the Advanced Graphix Boys Championship in the 2023 Caprock Classic, their first appearance in the finale since 2008. The Winds defeated Iowa Park, New Waverly,
Whirlwinds Advance to Championship Game in 2023 Caprock Classic
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the Wildorado Mustangs in the 2023 Caprock Classic on Friday afternoon. Floydada found themselves down early in the first quarter, but thanks to their defensive pressure, were able to create
Lady Winds Fall Short Against Borden County in Caprock Classic
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action against Borden County on Friday in the 2023 Caprock Classic. The Lady Winds started the first half up 19-13. In the third quarter, Borden County was able