Floydada Firefighters Respond to Nine Calls in February
FLOYDADA, TX – Five of nine calls to the Floydada Fire Department in February involved grass fires, and the majority came during the month’s final week. According to the monthly report, volunteer firefighters were called out for
Whirlwinds Battle #17 Leopards in Regional Semifinal on Friday
LEVELLAND, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds earned a trip back to the Texan Dome on Friday as they are matched up against the New Home Leopards in the regional semifinal of the playoffs. The Whirlwinds defeated Farwell
Council Members Appoint Managers for Floydada City Pool
FLOYDADA, TX – Harvey and Martha Garza will once again manage the city pool this season following unanimous approval by the City Council on Tuesday. The meeting, originally scheduled to be held a week early, found attendance
2024 Floydada Whirlwinds Baseball Tournament Held This Week
FLOYDADA, TX – The Whirlwinds baseball team is in action at the 2024 Floydada Whirlwind Baseball Tournament that is taking place Thursday-Saturday. The tournament will feature teams from Hale Center, Dimmitt, Crosbyton, River Road, WT High, and
Lady Winds in Action at the 2024 FLiP-FM Softball Tournament
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will take part in the 2024 FliP FM Softball Tournament that is taking place Thursday-Saturday. The nine team tournament will feature pool play on Thursday and Friday and a final
City of Floydada Raising Funds to Honor Passing Member
FLOYDADA, TX – The community of Floydada looks to remember Walter Holt, a member of the community, who sadly passed away in January with a memorial bench and is asking for donations in honor of Walter. The
One Dead Following Industrial Accident in Floyd County
FLOYDADA, TX – An industrial accident near Dougherty last week claimed the life of one man, and a second is recovering from the incident. Authorities received a call around 4:30 pm Friday and found two men unresponsive.
Firefighters in Floyd County Battle Two Fires Monday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – As the Texas Panhandle burns at this hour, firefighters from both Floydada and Lockney spent time on Monday fighting two different grass fires across the county. The first call arrived at 10:53 am,
Whirlwinds Rally to Defeat #21 Farwell and Advance in Regional Tournament
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the #21-ranked Farwell Steers in the Regional Quarterfinals of the playoffs on Tuesday night. Farwell got ahead early in the game to take a 15-12 lead at the end of
Whirlwinds Matched Up Against Steers in Regional Quarterfinal
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will continue their playoff run on Tuesday against the Farwell Steers. The Whirlwinds (27-8, 13-2) defeated Wheeler on Friday 86-75. Farwell (25-9, 10-0) was victorious in their Area game against Stratford
Two Brothers Among Three Arrested in Lockney Shooting
LOCKNEY, TX – Three Floydada men have been arrested and charged following an early morning shooting two weeks ago An investigation by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office led authorities to arrest 21-year-old Martin Garcia Jr., 19-year-old Charles
Whirlwinds Advance to Regional Quarterfinal After Defeating Wheeler
CHILDRESS, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were matched up against the Wheeler Mustangs on Friday in the Area round of the playoffs. The Whirlwinds started the game with a 17-7 lead at the end of the first
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