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
September Visits to Cogdell Clinic and WJ Mangold Decline
LOCKNEY, TX – Trustees of the Lockney General Hospital Board last week to hear a monthly update on the performance of WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital (WJMMH) and Cogdell Clinic. According to Vince DiFranco, CEO of WJMMH, volumes
County Commissioners Complete Advanced Study of County Government
ABILENE, TX – Floyd County Commissioners Clint Bigham, David Martinez, and Tanner Ray Smith were honored for completing a voluntary advanced course of study on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC). The three Commissioners received
Lockney Looks For First Place Against Bovina Mustangs
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will close out their district games by hosting the Bovina Mustangs on Friday. Lockney (6-2, 3-1) fell to Hale Center 27-21 last week. Bovina (2-7, 1-3) were defeated by Sudan 40-18
Whirlwinds Host Olton Mustangs for Final District Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will host the Olton Mustangs in their final regular-season game on Friday. Friday’s district game will honor the Floydada seniors with Senior Night. The Whirlwinds (5-4, 1-3) were victorious 24-19 in
2023 Floydada Trunk or Treat Costume Contest Pictures
FLOYDADA, TX – The cold weather caused a change of venue but did not stop the 2023 Floydada Trunk or Treat that took place on Sunday. The Trunk or Treat was moved to the old junior high
Nancy Jean Holland Marble (South Plains)
Nancy Jean Holland Marble, age 88, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at South Plains Baptist Church. Nancy Jean and twin sister Patsy Dean
DeJuan Strickland (Onida, SD)
DeJuan Strickland, 89, of Onida, SD, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Floydada Cemetery. DeJuan was born near Lockney, Texas on April 14, 1934.
Lockney Longhorns Fall Short Against Owls on Friday
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns traveled to Hale Center on Friday to play against the Owls in a district matchup. Hale Center would strike first and have a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. The
Floydada Finds First District Win Against Post Antelopes
POST, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Post to battle the Antelopes in district action Friday. Post would start the scoring in the first quarter to lead 6-0. Floydada would respond with two scores of their
Donald ” Cowboy” Lemmie Wiley (Floydada)
Donald “Cowboy” Wiley, 85, of Floydada, TX passed away on October 21, 2023, in Floydada, TX. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Floydada. Cowboy was born on January
Sandra Eileen (Powell) Wiley (Floydada)
Sandra Eileen “Sandy” Wiley, 63, of Floydada, TX passed away on October 15, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Sandra was born on July 4, 1960, to Tillman and Doris Powell in Sherman, TX. Sandra attended and graduated from
Roland Hayes (Lockney)
Roland Hayes, age 66, of Lockney, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Lockney with Kyle Brock officiating. Roland
Floyd County Record Spotlight: EJ Ascensio
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including junior EJ Ascensio. EJ is a first-year varsity player and plays as a receiver and strong safety for the Longhorns.
Floydada Chamber Names October Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Chamber of Commerce’s October Business of the Month was awarded to Cathy’s Floral. Owner Cathy Graham has owned and operated the floral shop for 20 years as of this year. The shop
Hundreds Attend Annual Fall Festival Event in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The annual Fall Festival was held here Wednesday evening. Hundreds of kids and parents, many in costumes, arrived to play games and win candy. First Baptist Church in Floydada sponsors the free event.
Floyd County Represented at 2023 Regional Cross Country Meet
LUBBOCK, TX – The 2023 UIL 2A Regional Cross Country Meet was held at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock on Tuesday, October 24th, and had members from the Floydada and Lockney Cross Country teams participating. Lockney’s
Whirlwinds JV and Junior High Host Post Antelopes on Thursday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada JV and junior high teams are in action this Thursday as they host the Post Antelopes in a district game. The junior high games will start with the 7th grade at
Pedro “Pete” Salazar (Floydada)
Pedro (Pete) L. Salazar passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 93. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Floydada with
Lockney Football in Action on Thursday Against Hale Center
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns JV and Shorthorns will host the Hale Center Owls on Thursday in a district contest. The Shorthorns will kickoff at 5:00 p.m. The Longhorns JV will follow with a
Floyd County Record Player Spotlight: Tucker Southard
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including junior Tucker Southard. Tucker plays as the right tackle and defensive end for the Longhorns. What has been the biggest
Whirlwinds Travel to Post for Final Away Game
POST, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are back in action this week as they travel for their district matchup against the Post Antelopes. The Whirlwinds (4-4, 0-3) fell to Tahoka last week (36-34). Post (2-6, 1-2) was
District Leading Longhorns Hope to Extend Win Streak
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns look to keep their winning streak alive as they travel to Hale Center to battle the Owls in a district game. The Longhorns (6-1, 3-0) were victorious 35-22 against Ralls
Economic Development Corporation Sells Land to Local Developers
FLOYDADA, TX – Don Hardy Fuel Efficient Engines has agreed to purchase two parcels of land in the downtown area. According to Ryan Crowe, Executive Director for the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the local businesses will
Floyd County Record Player Spotlight: Masen Rehkopf
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including junior Masen Rehkopf. As a second-year varsity member, what is something that you’ve noticed as a more experienced player? I
Longhorn Band Makes History; Earns Trip to State Competition
AMARILLO, TX – The Lockney Longhorn band competed at the 2023 UIL Area Competition at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo on Saturday. The Longhorn band competed against 25 other schools, with only three schools advancing to the
Early Voting Begins Today for Statewide Proposition 1
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A generational opportunity to support Texas farm and ranch families is on the statewide ballot. Farming and ranching are more difficult as our state grows. Texas is expected to grow by another 13
Carl’s Cogitations: Do You Believe, Really Believe?
Do you really, truly, honestly believe in God and Christ? Ponder the following as you reflect on your own beliefs and faith… Þ If God told you to build a giant ship; would you? Noah did. Þ If God
Longhorns Remain Unbeaten in District with Win Over Ralls
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns hosted the Ralls Jackrabbits in a district battle on Friday. Ralls started the game in the lead, as they scored first and led 6-0. Lockney would respond in the second quarter
Longhorn Band Advances to Area Competition on Saturday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Band competed in the UIL Regional Competition on Saturday, October 14th, at Lowery Field in Lubbock. The Longhorn Band was awarded with their 1st Division Rating at the marching competition and