George Sanchez, Sr. (Floydada)
George “Choche” Sanchez, Sr., age 87, of Floydada, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2023, at Templo Getsemani Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at the
Juanita Moncibais (Lockney)
Juanita Moncibais, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at San Jose Catholic Church in Lockney. Interment will follow at Lockney Cemetery. Juanita
Friday Night Football Can Be Heard Here
SMYER, TX – Randell Sims has coverage of Friday’s game between Smyer and Floydada, which starts at 6:45 and can be heard on 106.1 FLIP FM or by clicking on the link. To hear the game live
Longhorn Football Can Be Heard Here
LOCKNEY, TX – Join Tucker Lowrance tonight at 6:45 as the Lockney Longhorns host the Plains Cowboys. Coverage can be heard by clicking here: http://107.182.234.197:7666/stream
Thursday Football in Floydada with JV and Junior High Teams in Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV and junior high teams hosted Ralls JV and Smyer Junior High for a non-district matchup. Thursday’s game was the first for Floydada Junior High, and they were able to start
Floyd County Record’s Player Spotlight: Jisiah Lara
LOCKNEY, TX – Floyd County Record continues to spotlight the athletes that represent Floyd County, including Lockney’s Jisiah Lara. Jisiah is a senior at Lockney High School and is entering his fourth year on the Longhorn varsity
Longhorn Junior High and JV Football Travel to Plains
PLAINS, TX – The Lockney JV and junior high will be traveling to Plains to battle the Cowboys in non-district action on Thursday. The junior high games will start at 5:00 p.m. The JV will follow with
Floydada Junior High Opens Season Against Smyer; JV Battles Ralls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV and junior high teams are in action today, hosting games against Ralls and Smyer. The junior high will play against the Smyer junior high, and the 7th grade game will
Longhorns Look to Bounce Back Friday Against Plains
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns look to bounce back from their loss last week as they host the Plains Cowboys on Friday. Lockney (1-1) was defeated by Floydada last Friday, 35-21. Plains (1-1) lost their game
Floydada Whirlwinds Look to Continue Success Against Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds are on the road again this Friday as they travel to play the Smyer Bobcats in a non-district game. Floydada (2-0) won their matchup against Lockney last week, 35-21. Smyer (1-1)
Floyd County Record’s Player Spotlight: Adrian Hernandez
LOCKNEY, TX – Floyd County Record is introducing a new series of interviews spotlighting players, giving readers a better insight to the athletes that represent Floyd County. Today’s spotlight is on Lockney’s Adrian Hernandez. Adrian is a
Grass Fires Majority of Firefighter Calls in August
FLOYDADA, TX – Dry conditions are to blame for five of the eight calls local firefighters responded to in August. The Floydada Fire Department is made up completely of an all-volunteer staff and stayed busy battling grass
Peggy Sue Fuller (Floydada)
Peggy Sue Fuller, age 78, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home in Floydada after a brief battle with cancer. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Floyd County
Henderson Leads Whirlwinds to Victory in Floyd County Championship
LOCKNEY, TX – The 101st Floyd County Championship was held on Friday between the Floydada Whirlwinds and the Lockney Longhorns. Floydada would score the first touchdown in the first quarter behind a Ty Henderson 14-yard run, taking
Annual Labor Day Scramble Slated for Monday Afternoon
BLANCO CANYON, TX – The annual Floydada Country Club Labor Day Scramble will be held Monday afternoon. Golfers from around the area will converge on the 9-hole course here for the final event on the 2023 Tournament
Carl’s Cogitations: Jesus Walks on Water! Why Can’t I?
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. (Matthew 14:24) Oftentimes, when the storms of life strike, we find ourselves ill-prepared and a considerable distance
Whirlwinds JV Blank Longhorns JV in Floyd County Battle
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV hosted the Lockney Longhorns JV on Thursday night in a battle of the Floyd County teams. Floydada was able to jump out early and secure the victory, 36-0. The Floyd
Listen to the 101st Floyd County Championship Here
LOCKNEY, TX – Tune in to 106.1 FLIP FM or click HERE to listen to tonight’s game between the Floydada Whirlwinds and the Lockney Longhorns as they compete for the 101st Floyd County Championship.
101st Floyd County Championship Happens Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The historic Floyd County Championship between the Lockney Longhorns and the Floydada Whirlwinds will be hosted in Lockney this Friday. The Longhorns are coming off a 34-14 road win against Seagraves. The Whirlwinds hosted
Congregation Raising Funds for Much Needed Building Repairs
FLOYDADA, TX – A local church is in need of building repairs and operational revenue. The finance committee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church is raising money first through running the concession stand during the October 13th Whirlwind
School Board Cuts Tax Rate, Adopts Deficit Budget
FLOYDADA, TX – Taxpayers in the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District will see a decrease in their tax rate for this year. Following a board meeting on Tuesday night, trustees approved the new tax rate of 1.3135,
Ceremony Celebrates Bond Between Brothers and Sisters
Today marks the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, a popular and traditional Hindu ceremony. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet (good-luck charm) called the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They
Drought Deepens In Floyd County, Despite Recent Shower
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Despite a shower over the weekend, Floyd County remains extremely dry. Plainview recorded 6/10ths of an inch in moisture on Sunday, but South Plains led the rain gauge race with .12″ in moisture.
Longhorns Victorious Against Seagraves in First Game of Season
SEAGRAVES, TX – The Lockney Longhorns began their 2023 football season traveling to play against the Seagraves Eagles. Lockney started the game by scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter to go up 14-0. The Eagles struck
Floydada Opens 2023 Football Season with Win Against Ralls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in action on Friday night in their season opener against the Ralls Jackrabbits. The Whirlwinds were able to capitalize off of their special teams play, scoring a touchdown on both
New Broadcast Set Ushers in Friday Night Scores
LUBBOCK, TX – For more than a quarter century, fans of Texas high school football have been able to get scores and highlights from other games through the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show. Originally developed and
Hearing on New Floyd County Budget Monday Morning
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Floyd County Budget. “This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $147,219.00, and of that
Floyd County Grand Jury Indictments
(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on August 10, 2023. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,
Investments in Local Businesses Expected to Enhance Community
FLOYDADA, TX – Three local businesses are receiving assistance in expanding and improving their operations. Brian & Dilia’s Classics have purchased a neighboring garage and are connecting the two buildings with 20 percent of the project cost
Regular Season Football Begins for Whirlwinds at Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will start their 2023 football season by hosting the Ralls Jackrabbits. The Whirlwinds were able to claim victory in their season opener against Ralls last year (34-6). Friday’s varsity game will