Golf Tournament Held at Floydada Country Club on June 19
FLOYDADA, TX – The first annual Floyd County Junior Stock Show Association Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 19, at the Floydada Country Club. The tournament will be $100 per person, $400 for a
Arrington Talks Budget and Future of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past three years, Floyd County farmers and ranchers have received emergency assistance from Congress through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). How will emergency aid be dealt with, especially as the
Carl’s Cogitations: Nothing to Read Here
Between this weekly column, the weekly radio show Sunday mornings at nine on 106.1 FLIP FM, Sunday morning class at 9:30, the sermon for Sunday morning worship at 10:30, the sermon for most Sunday evening services at
Seven Sentence Sermon: Focus
Do you know the top reasons why former church members have left the congregation? Two years ago, there was an informal study in our communities where some non-attenders were asked why they left, and the top reason
Floydada Little League All Stars Rosters
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Little League All Stars tournaments are taking place this weekend, and listed are those who were selected to represent. Floydada Twisters: Minor Kid Pitch Softball Lexi De Los Santos Alithia Rae Cooper Parker
City of Floydada Attacking Mosquitoes with Aerial Force
FLOYDADA, TX – With more than six inches of rainfall over the last few weeks, the mosquito population has exploded across the region. On Friday, the city of Floydada will initiate aerial spraying to get the situation
Little League Teams Continue Winning Ways at Tri-County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A few Floyd County Little League teams are still playing in the Tri-County tournament this week. The Floydada Twisters are a Minor league softball team and, after defeating Crosbyton 15-2 on Wednesday, are
Little League All Stars Prepares for 2023 Tournament
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The District 38 Little League All-Star Tournaments will be held on June 16 across the West Texas region. Teams from both the Floydada and Lockney Little Leagues will be participating. Baseball – Host
Plains Baptist Camp Searching for Workers This Summer
RIO BLANCO CANYON, TX – Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center (PBC) needs dining hall staff and volunteers to help with the 2023 summer camp season. In most cases, room and board can be provided for volunteers
Lady Winds Selected into 2023 All District Team
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 District 3-2A All District Team has been released, with members of the Floydada Lady Winds being selected. Freshman Alli Hernandez – All District 1st Team Pitcher Freshman Kyra Segura – All
Twelve Boys of Summer Receive District 3-2A Recognition
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A dozen baseball players from Lockney and Floydada were recognized recently by coaches in District 3-2A. Lockney sophomore Dyllan Thiebaud was named Offensive MVP for 2023. First-team players include Derrik Suerez (Floydada) for
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Seven Calls During May
FLOYDADA, TX – Volunteer firefighters were called out seven times during May (2023), with two calls to help spot severe weather. With the threat of tornadic activity on May 22nd and May 23rd, crews were posted across
Carl’s Cogitations: Ephesians 4:11-16
And He Himself (Christ) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some shepherds, and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
Seven Sentence Sermon: ‘Til I Want No More
“Fill my cup, Lord I lift it up, Lord Come and quench this thirsting of my soul Bread of Heaven, feed me ’til I want no more Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole”
May Rains Helping to Alleviate Drought Across County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – May 2023 will be remembered as the third wettest May in the past 25 years. In an effort to begin breaking a drought, the county received 6.22″ of moisture over the month –
Former Whirlwind Places Top-20 in Shot Put Championship
PUEBLO, CO – Former Floydada Whirlwind Luke Holcombe, now competing for West Texas A&M University, participated in the shot put event in the 2023 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships. As one of only three sophomores
Floyd County Public Records
FLOYD COUNTY – The records contained herein consist of public notices, court, and other public information that attorneys, sales professionals, and business people find useful. Floyd County Clerk Marriage Licenses Returned: Alfredo G. Garcia and Cara D.
Compton and Emert Accepting Leadership Positions at FCISD
FLOYDADA, TX – Two familiar faces are taking new leadership roles within Floydada Collegiate ISD. J.R. Compton will be entering his third year as head football coach for the Whirlwinds but has also added the duties of
Reflections on Memorial Day Weekend in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – This past Monday, Veterans Memorial Park in Lockney hosted a gathering of Veterans and citizens to unite to pay respect and remember those who served our great country and made the ultimate sacrifice. But
Floyd County Old Settlers Wrap Up Another Reunion
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Old Settlers Reunion is in the books following a wet weekend in Floyd County. Here’s a link to the sights from this year’s event on the Courthouse Square. Floyd County Old Settlers
Carl’s Cogitations: The Ultimate Sacrifice
On the last Monday of May a vast number of individuals residing within the United States of America gather at the homes of friends and family or together at some public venue to enjoy each other’s company
Seven Sentence Sermon: Thumbless Leaders
Do you ever stop to appreciate how valuable our thumbs are? Experts say the thumb accounts for 40 to 50 percent of all hand usage. Occasionally, surgeons can replace a thumb with a big toe, allowing an
Burks and Reyes March Into History Last Night
FLOYDADA, TX – As two students walked the stage at graduation last night, not only were they capping the end of their high school careers, but they were also becoming the first graduates of the Floydada Collegiate
Whirlwinds Looking For New Coach to Continue Tradition
FLOYDADA, TX – Following an appearance in the Class 2A Region I championship game in Levelland this season, Floydada Head Boys Basketball Coach Eddie Walker is taking his fast-paced play to East Texas. Walker submitted his resignation
Recent Rainfall Leads to Lifting of Burn Ban
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – For the first time since last August, portions of the county have received five inches of rainfall in a month. According to the latest Texas Tech Mesonet, Aiken has recorded 5.33″ of rainfall
New Teachers and Staff Hired by Floydada ISD
FLOYDADA, TX – There will be a few new faces throughout the Floydada Collegiate school district. The FCISD Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of Rhanda Emery – FCHS principal Sarah Davis – FCHS family and
Bandy Stepping Down After Three Decades in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – After 14 years as Athletic Director for Floydada Collegiate ISD, Todd Bandy is stepping down. The Friona native became a head football coach in Brady in 2002, spending four years at the helm of
Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A handful of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued by the National Weather Service in Lubbock on Tuesday evening as a line of storms dumped a blanket of moisture across the drought-stricken area. Mother
Volunteers Needed for Flag Placement at Lockney Cemetery
LOCKNEY, TX – Originally launched in 1868 to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War, today, Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while
Life Long Dream Becomes Reality for Floydada’s De Leon
FLOYDADA, TX – “I will forever be grateful for her mentorship and advice that has helped me build my business into what it is today,” says Lindsey De Leon, owner of Twenty•One Beauty Salon & Barbershop, the