Farmer Share of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Just Pennies
WASHINGTON, DC – With the Thanksgiving holiday just over a week away, many families will prepare a traditional meal featuring turkey, dressing, and the sides. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), while the meal is expected
Floydada to Host Lorenzo in Non-District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds will be in action tonight as they host the Lorenzo Hornets in a non-district matchup. The Lady Winds will tip off their game at 6:00 p.m.
Lockney Basketball in Action on Tuesday Against Kress
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns and Lady Horns will battle Kress tonight in a non-district matchup. The Lady Horns will begin at 6:15 p.m. The Longhorns will begin their season as they are set
Whirlwinds Look to New Season Under New Coach
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds basketball team prepare for a new season under new head coach Karson Hembree. Coach Hembree was an assistant at Plainview for 4 years for both football and basketball before getting the
Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and has
Floyd County Veterans Honored Friday by Floydada Students
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County veterans were honored Friday during an event at Floydada Collegiate High School. The annual Veterans Assembly featured the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, a video presentation, and a history of TAPS,
Robert William Matthews (Plainview)
Robert William Matthews, 92, of Plainview, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Sean McConathy officiating. Burial will
Linda Jane True (Lubbock)
Linda Jane True, 74, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home. A celebration
Helen Marie Bertrand (Floydada)
Helen Marie Bertrand, aged 96, died peacefully on November 5, 2023. A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held on November 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Floydada Methodist Church, where family and friends are welcome
Historic Run Comes to an End in Close Battle
HEREFORD, TX – The Lockney Longhorns matched up against the Morton Indians in the Bi-District round of the 2023 UIL Texas Football State Championships on Thursday. In the first quarter, Longhorns quarterback Dyllan Thiebaud found Daniel Alvarado
Lockney Lady Horns Basketball in Action on Saturday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will play against the #21-ranked Ropes Eagles on Saturday in a non-district game. The JV game will tip off at 11:00 a.m. The varsity game will follow at 12:15 p.m.
Floydada Lady Winds Basketball Tips Off Saturday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will host Panhandle on Saturday, November 11, in a non-district game. Floydada (1-0) comes off a win against #7-ranked Sundown, 49-47. The Lady Winds JV will tip off at 1:00
Texas Tech’s Small Business Development Center Honors Perez
LUBBOCK, TX – Alfredo Perez, owner of Floydada’s Liquor Shack, will tell you, plain and simple, the biggest benefit of working with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Texas Tech. “They’re free!” he laughed. Last Thursday,
Lackey and Nixon Up for FSA County Committee
FLOYDADA, TX – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers nationwide. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the
Longhorns Battle Indians in First Round of Playoffs
HEREFORD, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will begin their playoff run against the Morton Indians on Thursday in Hereford. The Longhorns (7-2, 4-1) are entering the playoffs as the district champs after defeating Bovina 50-36.
Lady Horns Tip Off Season Under New Coach
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns are preparing for a new season under new head coach Jazmin De La Rosa. Where did you begin, and what has the journey been to get to Lockney? “I’m
Floydada Volunteer Firefighters Battle Three Fires in October
FLOYDADA, TX – October was a quiet month for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department. First responders were called out for three fires, and all were agricultural-related. On October 10, crews responded to a hay bailer and grass
Floyd County Voters Deciding Fate of Constitutional Amendments
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Fourteen constitutional amendments were approved by the 88th Texas Legislature and placed on the ballot for voter approval. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. More than 240 registered voters from
Pedro H. Hernandez (Lockney)
Pedro H. Hernandez, 80, of Lockney, passed away on November 3, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Pedro was born August 1, 1943, in Alamo,
Op-Ed: Medicare (Dis)Advantage Plans
It is that time of year again for seniors 65 years old or older to decide if they want to enroll in Original Medicare or select a Medicare Advantage Plan such as Amerivantage, Humana Gold, or United
Local Radio Station Celebrates Three Decades of Service
FLOYDADA, TX – After 23 years, one of the nation’s only ALL-FARM radio stations is getting an upgrade. On November 5, 2001, All Ag, All Day officially launched on 900AM KFLP, with little fanfare and only a
Carl’s Cogitations: Everyone Makes Mistakes
Walking in the light, staying on the straight and narrow can be very difficult occasionally. Even professional Olympic athletes will, on rare occasions, stumble over their own feet. It is no different for Christians. Occasionally, the best
Lockney Longhorns Claim First District Title Since 1999
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns hosted the Bovina Mustangs in their final regular-season game on Friday. Lockney was able to start the game with a 14-6 lead after the first quarter. The Longhorns offense continued to
Despite Win on Friday, Whirlwinds End Football Season
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds hosted the Olton Mustangs for their final regular-season game on Friday. Olton started the game with a 13-7 lead after the first quarter. The Whirlwinds would kick a field goal in
Liborio Ybarra, Sr. (Floydada)
Liborio Ybarra, age 97, of Floydada, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Funeral services were Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Floydada. Liborio was born on July 23, 1926, in Sabinal, Texas. He was a labor worker
Local Church to Have a Fish Fry for Building Updates
FLOYDADA, TX – Join the Mt. Zion Baptist Church this Sunday as they hold a fish fry for the community. Mt. Zion will be using the funds that are raised from the fish fry to help
Final Regular Season Games for Floyd County Teams
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Friday’s district games are the final games of the regular season, and with the playoffs in sight, Floyd County teams prepare for important games. For the Floydada Whirlwinds (5-4, 1-3), Friday is a
Longhorn Band Marches Into History Books This Week
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Though the final result was not what they had hoped for, the Lockney Longhorn Band achieved history this week by performing at the UIL 2A State Marching Band competition. Director Robert Rumbelow guided
Longhorn JV and Shorthorns Travel for Final Game
BOVINA, TX – The Lockney JV and Shorthorns will play their final game of the season in Bovina against the Mustangs. The Shorthorns will kick off at 5:00 p.m. The Longhorns JV will start their game at
Final Game of the Season for the Whirlwind JV and Junior High
OLTON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV and junior high teams will travel on Thursday for their final game of the season. The junior high is set to kick off at 5:00 p.m. The JV game will