Floydada Whirlwinds Secure Victory Over Patriots on Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds hosted the Lubbock Liberty Patriots on Monday in a non-district matchup. The Whirlwinds were able to use transition offense in the first quarter to make an 18-9 run and take the
Lady Winds Extend Winning Streak With Victory on Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action on Monday as they hosted the Lubbock Liberty Lady Patriots in a non-district game. Floydada would jump out to an early 12-4 lead after the first quarter.
Carl’s Cogitations: Finding Your Purpose
Many individuals spend most of their lives seeking a singular driving purpose to define themselves. Ultimately, most enter an endless cycle of seeking purpose that results in only finding meaningless aims. This chase for meaning and purpose
Floydada Taps Raissez for Vacant Police Chief Position
FLOYDADA, TX – With at least four other communities within a 90-mile radius also searching for a chief of police, the law of supply and demand is at work. Last month, former Floydada Police Chief Ruben Ramon
Six Students Among Group Recognized By School Board
FLOYDADA, TX – A handful of students and educators were recognized Thursday evening at the monthly meeting of the Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees. For AB Duncan Elementary, students of the month were Alexi Cervera (3rd),
Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer customers, followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey by ABA and Farmer Mac released during last
FCISD Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week By Highlighting Opportunities
FLOYDADA, TX – Helping students find pathways to their future was a common theme at an event hosted Wednesday at Floydada Collegiate High School. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, community leaders heard from teachers, students, and
House Averts Government Shutdown While Extending Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Agricultural producers and lenders finally have some assurance regarding farm programs in 2024 after the House passed a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill Tuesday, 336-95. In addition to extending the legislation, the
Lady Winds Softball Player Commits to Sul Ross
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada’s Carisa Fernandez will earn the title of collegiate athlete as she signed her letter of intent to play at Sul Ross University as a member of the softball team. Carisa is a senior
Floydada Whirlwinds Get First Win Under New Coach
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the Lorenzo Hornets in their season opener on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were able to control the game and were victorious over the Hornets, 87-69. Floydada was led in scoring by
Lady Winds’ Defense Help Secure Victory Over Hornets
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds played host to the Lorenzo Hornets on Tuesday in a non-district matchup. The Lady Winds started the game off with an 11-0 run and held Lorenzo scoreless for the first
High-Speed Chase Ends With Juvenile in Custody
FLOYDADA, TX – A 16-year-old is in custody following a high-speed chase west of the city on Sunday night. Officers from the Floydada Police Department and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of reckless driving
Future Educators from Floydada Advancing to Statewide Event
LEVELLAND, TX – Seven Floydada Collegiate High School students are advancing to a state educators competition following their success over the weekend at the area event. The Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (pronounced “taffy”) is
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