Whirlwinds Look to Make Championship Game
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds wrapped up day one of the Caprock Classic on Thursday. Floydada started their tournament run against Iowa Park and were victorious 63-57. For their second game on Thursday, the Whirlwinds were
Floydada Chamber of Commerce to Hold Annual Banquet
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Chamber of Commerce banquet for its members and employees on January 11th. The banquet will take place at the Massie Activity Center in Floydada at
Lady Winds Start Tournament With Win Against Southcrest
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action at the Caprock Classic Tournament in Lubbock on Thursday in their first game against Southcrest. The Lady Winds (15-3) were matched up against Southcrest (5-3) in
Lady Winds In Action At Caprock Classic This Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will be in the 64th annual Caprock Classic High School Tournament that is taking place from December 28–30. A total of 119 teams are preparing to make their bracket runs
Floydada Whirlwinds Travel for 64th Caprock Classic Tournament
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will return from the Christmas break to continue their season as they are in the 2023 Caprock Classic High School Tournament that is taking place from December 28–30. This is the
Fewer Patients in October Begets Loss for Hospital
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney General Hospital reported volumes and revenue down for the first month of their 2024 fiscal year. W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital CEO Vince DiFranco informed members of the Board during their most recent meeting
Floyd County Library Upgrading Thanks to Grant Award
FLOYDADA, TX – Library director Ren Ortiz recently applied for and received a $40,000 grant from the Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation. This grant serves populations of 50,000 or less and focuses on helping to facilitate
A Dozen Students and Educators Recognized This Week
FLOYDADA, TX – Students and staff across the Floydada Collegiate ISD were recognized Monday during the Board’s monthly meeting. From A.B. Duncan, the Students of the Month included Kash Velasquez (2nd Grade) and Noni Ramirez (2nd Grade),
Lady Horns’ Strong Second Half Not Enough on Tuesday
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns traveled to Smyer on Tuesday in a district matchup against the Lady Cats. Smyer began the game with a 7-5 lead. The Lady Cats had a big 12-point second quarter
Longhorns Begin District With a Win Over Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns started their district schedule against the Smyer Bobcats on Tuesday. The Longhorns had the lead 12-11 at the end of the first quarter. Smyer’s offense was held to just nine points
Two 20-Point Scorers Help Winds Defeat New Deal
NEW DEAL, TX – The #7 Floydada Whirlwinds were in action against the New Deal Lions on Tuesday. In the first quarter, both teams went back and forth, but the Whirlwinds ended the quarter ahead 18-16. The
Lady Winds Extend Win Streak; Move to 3-0 in District
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds traveled to New Deal on Tuesday to battle in a district game against the Lady Lions. Both teams came out in the first quarter slower on offense and ended
Lockney Lady Horns Travel to Smyer on Tuesday
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns are in action again on Tuesday as they will travel to Smyer to battle in a district contest. Lockney (0-9, 0-2) fell to New Deal 54-24 on Friday.
Longhorns Begin District Play Against Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns are entering district play on Tuesday against the Smyer Bobcats. The Longhorns enter district play at 4-6 overall. Smyer currently sits at 3-8 overall. The JV boys will
Lady Winds Seeking 4th Straight Win in New Deal
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-3, 2-0) are in action on Tuesday night in a district matchup against New Deal. The Lady Winds were victorious in their game against Sudan on Friday, 74-65. New
Whirlwinds Look for a Big Start in District
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will begin their district campaign on Tuesday as they travel to play the New Deal Lions. Floydada enters Tuesday’s game at 9-5 overall and listed as the #7-ranked 2A team
Lady Horns Fall Short Against New Deal on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns were in action on Friday night as they hosted the New Deal Lady Lions. Both teams started slowly offensively to start the game, but New Deal had the lead 12-3
Wickware and Snowden Help Lady Winds Stay Unbeaten
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-3, 2-0) played host to the Sudan Nettes (12-5, 1-1) in a district battle on Friday night. The Lady Winds started the game with a 18-10 lead after the
Lady Winds Basketball in Action Tonight Against Sudan
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (12-3, 1-0) will host the Sudan Nettes (12-4, 1-0) in a district battle on Friday night. The Lady Winds were victorious in their first district game against Hale Center
Lady Horns Look to Rebound Against New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (0-8, 0-1) are hosting the New Deal Lady Lions (11-6, 1-0) on Friday in a district matchup. Lockney fell to Sudan on Tuesday, 79-5. New Deal defeated Smyer
Manuel “JR” Ochoa (Lubbock)
Manuel “JR” Ochoa, age 41, of Lubbock, passed away on December 6, 2023. A family visitation and gathering time will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Moore-Rose Funeral
Rance Pernell (Dougherty)
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, our Rock, Protector, Husband, Dad, Son, and Brother, Rance Pernell, was called to the Lord at 49. Rance Lynn Pernell, age 49, passed away on December 9, 2023. A Memorial service will
Floydada’s Junior High Takes Second at District UIL
LOCKNEY, TX – Floydada Collegiate Junior High School placed second at the recent District UIL meet held here on December 1, 2023. 1st Place Spelling Team (6th grade) Lee Henry Mao – 1st Place Vincent Cooper –
A.B. Duncan Three-peats as District UIL Elementary Champions
LOCKNEY, TX – For the third time in as many years, A.B. Duncan Collegiate claimed first place in the District Elementary UIL Competition on December 1st. 1st Place – Floydada 858.83 2nd Place – New Deal 487.66
Lady Winds Start District Play With Thriller Ending
HALE CENTER, TX – A district matchup against the Floydada Lady Winds and the Hale Center Lady Owls took place in Hale Center on Tuesday night. Both teams went back and forth in the first half, creating
Lady Horns Fall to Sudan in First District Game
SUDAN, TX -The Lockney Lady Horns traveled to Sudan on Tuesday as they started their district schedule against the Nettes. Sudan was able to control the game early as they went on a 26-0 run in the
Floyd County’s Only Locally-Owned Grocery Store Accepts SNAP
LOCKNEY, TX – Though it has taken a few months, Old Fashioned Grocery is now accepting SNAP in Floyd County’s only locally-owned, locally-operated grocery store. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal program that
Floydada Futures Dominate Brownfield Softball Tournament Over Weekend
BROWNFIELD, TX – Floydada High School Softball has high hopes for its future players, as the Floydada Futures team attended the Brownfield fastpitch softball tournament over the weekend. The Futures team is currently ranked #3 in the
Holcombe Becomes #1 in the WTAMU Record Books
PITTSBURG, KANSAS – Former Whirlwind Luke Holcombe set a new record as a collegiate athlete in the first indoor meet of the new season. The contest was held this past weekend at Pittsburg State University and is
The Lockney Longhorns On the Road Against Crosbyton
CROSBYTON, TX – The Lockney Longhorns travel to face the Chiefs in a non-district game on Tuesday. The Longhorns (4-4) were victorious 59-56 in their previous matchup against Farwell. Crosbyton were defeated 67-47 in their tournament game