Slower Month for Hospital, But Revenues Exceeded Expenses
LOCKNEY, TX – Despite a slower month for most hospital and clinic areas, May was profitable for W.J. Mangold Memorial (WJM) Hospital. Vince DiFranco, CEO of WJM, recently told members of the Lockney Hospital District that volume
Registration Begins for Floydada Flag Football League
FLOYDADA, TX – A new youth sports league comes to Floyd County with the introduction of the Floydada Flag Football League. The Flag Football League is a COED league for ages PreK–6th grade. President Jason Nutt describes
Social Fly Receives July’s Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Chamber of Commerce has announced their July Business of the Month. Lauren Rainwater opened Social Fly in 2019 after moving to Floydada in 2018. When asked about the boutique, Rainwater stated, “Social
Carl’s Cogitations: Time
Time is limited! Even the longest life ever lived on the face of the earth is short compared to the endlessness of eternity. Unless we treat time with reverence and use it wisely, we will lose priceless
Seven Sentence Sermon: Sunrise Tells The Story
There’s a song from the group Midland where the lyrics claim, “The night knows the truth, but the sunrise tells the story.” It’s a catchy tune, and the extended-length video features a celebrity from Canyon, Texas –
Two Local Businesses Receive Financial Assistance from EDC
FLOYDADA, TX – Local businesses have received $85,000 over the past ten months to improve and grow the economy. The Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was established at the turn of the century to provide incentives for
Lockney Longhorns Prepare for New Season Under Thiebaud
LOCKNEY, TX – As the 2023 football season approaches, the Lockney Longhorns have their sights set and look ahead to the new season. Athletic Director and Head Coach Jonathan Thiebaud will be entering his second year as
Nine Whirlwinds Honored With Highest FFA State Degree
DALLAS, TX – Nine members of Floydada Collegiate High School’s FFA were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree/State FFA Degree this week during the 95th Annual Texas FFA Convention. Edgar Cervera, Carisa Fernandez, Kyler Gillespie, Hagen Hinsley,
1st Annual School Supply Drive for Floydada Students
FLOYDADA, TX – The first annual school supply drive will take place in Floydada on July 15 at the Barn Dance Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The event is being held to help provide the
Floydada Firefighters First, First Responders to Reach Matador
FLOYDADA, TX – Five of the eight calls during June for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) came in the final week of the month. On June 21, 2023, calls went out for assistance in neighboring Motley
Norton Baker (Lubbock)
William Norton Baker, beloved husband of Jane Minkley Baker, loving father to Richard and Elizabeth, and cherished grandfather to Lauren, Ryan, and Baxter, passed away on July 10 in Lubbock, Texas. Family and friends are invited to
Ester Ramos (Floydada)
Ester Eva Duran Ramos, age 67, of Floydada, finished her battle with cancer and left us peacefully in her home to be with our Gracious Lord in heaven on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A Celebration of Life
Coy Lynn Davis (Lockney)
Coy Lynn Davis, 49, of Lockney, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2023. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery. Coy was born to Thomas and Freda Davis
Jo Bryant Wilbanks (Floydada)
Josephine Halencak Bryant Wilbanks, age 91, of Floydada, passed away on July 3, 2023, at 12:35 a.m. in Plainview at the Plainview Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023,
Peggy Jo Stewart (Lockney)
Peggy Jo Stewart, 66, of Lockney, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Peggy was born to Hester and Margaret Revis on February 26, 1957, in Hugo,
Ima Jean Powell (Ralls)
Ima Jean Noland Powell was born June 17, 1936, in Floyd County, Texas, to Thomas Richard Noland and Vivian Opal Spence Noland. She married Arthur Jerrold Powell on August 30, 1960, and passed away on June 25,
James “Tony” Green (Plainview)
Tony went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2023. A memorial service will be on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Bartley Memorial Chapel with Ron Ray and Rev. Neil
County Commissioners Meet Today to Develop 2024 Budget
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners will have a busy month in July, with the first of two meetings beginning this morning at 8:00 am. Two big items on the agenda include the discussion and possible action
Whirlwind Football Gets Ready For A New Season
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023–2024 football season is right around the corner, and the Floydada Whirlwinds look to improve and have their sights set on the top. Third year head coach J.R. Compton said, “We are losing
Lockney Celebrates Independence Day With Downtown Bike Parade
LOCKNEY, TX – The community came together Tuesday to celebrate their Independence during a Fourth of July Bike Parade. The event featured bicycles decorated and displayed by children in and around the city.
Floydada Athletics Prepares for Upcoming School Year
FLOYDADA, TX – J.R. Compton is the recently hired Athletic Director for Floydada Collegiate High School and has his sights aimed at the top of the district. Compton said, “We want to be successful across the board.
Lawmakers Look for Solutions But Cannot Legislate Love
WASHINGTON, DC – Can you legislate love? Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is a new member of Congress and serves on the House Agriculture Committee and talks about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and finding solutions to
State Officials Hosting Rural Broadband Meeting in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX – Despite millions in grants and loans, many rural areas suffer from inadequate high-speed internet access, also known as “The Digital Divide.” The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is hosting regional community meetings throughout Texas
Carl’s Cogitations: The Preambles of the States
Have you ever read the constitution’s preamble of the fifty states comprising our nation? From the first to be penned to the last to have its ink dry, one theme is present in the contents of each.
Seven Sentence Sermon: What’s So Merry?
Though we may refer to this carnival ride as a carousel (America), merry-go-round (international), roundabout (Britain), or hurdy-gurdy (Australia), there’s no doubt we’re talking about the same thing. At the National Mall in Washington, DC, there’s a
Floydada Celebrates Fourth of July With Multiple Events
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place at 214 South Main Street in downtown Floydada. Multiple events are lined up for the celebration, including the Serrato Sisters Annual Free Pancake
Restoration Work Continues to Historical Courthouse Square Building
FLOYDADA, TX – Even history can use a fresh coat of paint every now and then. Work is underway at the Floyd County Historical Museum to not alter but freshen up the exterior of the building on
Arrington Tours W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – When traveling west of Lubbock or Plainview, only two critical access hospitals (CAH) are available to rural communities for at least 90 miles. On Tuesday, the Chairman of the U.S. House Budget Committee, Rep.
Two Tournaments Teed Up at Floydada Country Club
BLANCO CANYON, TX – Area golfers can play in two tournaments over four days in July. This weekend, Floydada Country Club will host their “2 Jack, 1 Jill” Tournament, where each team will feature two male (Jack)
Floyd County Hosts U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman
LOCKNEY, TX – “We’ve allowed Washington to do too much governing,” were U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington’s (TX-19) words on Tuesday. Speaking at a town-hall meeting at Lockney High School, the Plainview native explained, “One of the central