Whirlwinds Look to Bounce Back Against New Deal Lions
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will host the New Deal Lions in a district matchup. Floydada (4-2, 0-1) fell to Sundown last week 21-14 in the district opener. New Deal (3-3, 1-0) defeated Tahoka 29-12 in
Register for 2023 5k Run at Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX – A 5k run will be available for those wanting to participate in the 2023 Punkin Days. The run will start at 9:00 a.m., with the runners starting from the square in downtown Floydada. To
Six Students, Two Educators, and Two Principals Recognized
FLOYDADA, TX – Jennifer Emert and Shannon Johnson led a list of educators and students recognized this week by the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meeting. Emert serves at AB
Car Show to be Featured at 2023 Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX – A popular event that will be featured at the 2023 Punkin Days will be the car show. Registration for the car show will start at 9:00 a.m. The car show will begin at 10:00
Floyd County Historical Museum Hosts Rope Making for Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Historical Museum will be open to visitors during Punkin Days, with activities planned throughout the day. The museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One of the activities
Whirlwinds Qualify for Regionals; James Zepeda Places Sixth
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds Cross Country team traveled to Lubbock on Monday for the district meet. These schools represented 2A District 4: Floydada, Hale Center, Lockney, New Deal, Olton, Ralls, Smyer, and Sudan. The Whirlwinds
Lockney Emerges from Food Desert With New Store
LOCKNEY, TX – Sometimes an unfortunate event opens the door for something better, and for Floyd County that could be The Old Fashioned Grocery store here. After Lowe’s closed the doors on the only grocery store in
Janie McAnally (Lockney)
Janie McAnally, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Lockney Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Plainview Memorial Park. Janie was
Register for Cornhole Tournament at 36th Annual Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada FFA will host a cornhole tournament that will be featured at the 36th annual Punkin Days in downtown Floydada. The tournament will be held at the Serrato Sisters Venue (214 South Main
Lions Club Hosts Famous Punkin Days Pancake Breakfast
FLOYDADA, TX – A signature way to begin Punkin Days is by attending the Lions Club’s pancake breakfast. The Lions Club will have their pancake breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. The booth
Longhorns Begin District Strong with Win over Chiefs
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns faced the Crosbyton Chiefs on Friday in their first district game. The Longhorns were able to get the first points on the board with a Xavier Jimenez touchdown run, making it
Whirlwinds Fall to Roughnecks in Close District Battle
SUNDOWN, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Sundown to play their first district game against the Roughnecks. Sundown would strike first, as they would go ahead 7-0 in the first quarter. The Whirlwinds would respond in
Carl’s Cogitations: Ramblings
There parodically come times in a minister’s daily routines of preparing lessons and writing articles that we don’t know what to do. We have covered every book of the Bible, touched on every topic under heaven, and
Floyd County Record’s Player Spotlight: Dyllan Thiebaud
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including Lockney’s junior Dyllan Thiebaud. Dyllan is the starting quarterback and safety for the Lockney Longhorns. As the Quarterback, what are
Floydada Friends of the Library Elect New Officers
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Friends of the Library (FOL) met on September 21 in the Library Conference room and elected a new slate of officers. Barbara Edwards will serve as president, Elaine McNeill-Vice president, Judy Thayer-Secretary,
Longhorn JV and Shorthorns Battle in Crosbyton for First District Game
CROSBYTON, TX – The Lockney JV and Shorthorns are in action on Thursday as they will travel to battle in their first district game against Crosbyton. The Shorthorns will kickoff their game at 5:00 p.m.
Floydada JV and Junior High Host Sundown on Thursday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV and junior high teams will host the Sundown Roughnecks on Thursday in the first district game of the season. The 7th grade team will kick off at 5:00 p.m.,
More Than $87,000 Reinvested in New Local Projects
FLOYDADA, TX – Over the past year, local businesses and others in the community have received over $87,000 in incentives through the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Some of that funding helped build the city’s pickleball court,
Floyd County Record’s Player Spotlight: Creek Evans
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including Lockney’s junior Creek Evans. Creek is a defensive end and wide receiver for the Lockney Longhorns. Heading into district play,
Early Week Rain Event Good, Area Still Droughty
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Though some areas across the county received well over two inches of rainfall this week, officially at the Texas Tech Mesonet site (north of Floydada), the rain gauge collected one inch of moisture.
Serrato Sisters Venue Hosts Pete Christy’s Lunch Church
FLOYDADA, TX – Join Pete Christy and FCHS Superintendent Gilbert Trevino at Pete Christy’s Lunch Church for Men and Women at the Serrato Sisters Venue on October 11 at 11:45. The purpose of the lunch is to
Longhorns Look To Set The Tone Against Crosbyton
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns host the Crosbyton Chiefs in their first district game of the season on Friday night. Lockney (3-1) is on a two game win streak after their most recent win against West
Whirlwinds Matchup Against Sundown in First District Game
SUNDOWN, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are back in action this Friday night as they travel to take on the Sundown Roughnecks in their first district game of the season. Floydada enters the game with a record
Floydada Schools Host Parents at Open House Event
FLOYDADA, TX – Cookies and soft drinks will be served tonight at the annual AB Duncan Elementary School Open House beginning at 5:30 p.m. In addition, the Junior High and High School campuses will hold their Open
Tax Rate for Lockney Hosptial District Rolls Back
LOCKNEY, TX – Taxpayers within the Lockney Hospital District will see a decrease in their tax rate this year, according to Vince DiFranco, CEO of WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital. Back in August, the Board approved a tax
Grass Fires Leading Cause for Local Department Response
FLOYDADA, TX – Local firefighters responded to five calls during the month of September, including four grass fires. The Floydada Fire Department is staffed by volunteers who train and work, for no pay, to serve and protect
Floyd County Record’s Player Spotlight: Xavier Jimenez
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent our communities, including Lockney’s junior Xavier Jimenez. Xavier is a fullback on the offense and plays as a linebacker for the Longhorn defense.
2023 Punkin’ Days Schedule
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Punkin’ Days will take place on Saturday, October 14 in downtown Floydada. Below is the schedule of events that will take place for the annual celebration. Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:00
Longhorns Prepare for District Against Chiefs Next Week
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns have a bye this week and are preparing for their first district game against Crosbyton next Friday. Lockney was victorious in their last two games. (Abilene TLCA 55-16 and West Texas
Floydada Whirlwinds Prepare for District Next Week
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are off this week as they prepare for their first district game next week against Sundown. Floydada was victorious in their game last Friday against Hale Center, 46-18. District 2-2A Division