Guadalupe Stewart (Floydada)
Guadalupe Stewart, age 85, of Floydada, passed away on January 3, 2024, in Wolfforth, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada. Internment
Armandina “Mandy” Ramirez (Floydada)
Armandina “Mandy” Ramirez, age 70, of Floydada, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m.
Randall “Randy” Ward (Lockney)
Randall “Randy” Robert Ward, 68, passed away in Lubbock, Texas, on December 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Randy was born to Robert Lee Ward and Linda Sue Bullock in Floydada, Texas, on October 29, 1955. Randy
Lady Winds Travel on Friday to Battle Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds are on the road Friday in Smyer for a district matchup. The Lady Winds (15-3, 4-0) were victorious 86-31 against Lockney on Tuesday. Smyer (7-9, 1-3) fell to Hale Center
Longhorns Look to Rebound Against Ralls on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Ralls Jackrabbits in a district game on Friday. Lockney (5-7,1-1) fell to Floydada 91-45 on Friday. The Jackrabbits (7-9, 0-2) were defeated by New Deal 95-53 on Tuesday.
Lady Horns Look For Success Against Ralls on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns are back at home on Friday as they host the Ralls Lady Rabbits in a district matchup. The Lady Horns (0-13, 0-4) fell to Floydada on Tuesday 83-31. The Lady
Whirlwinds Look to Remain Unbeaten in District on Friday
SMYER, TX – The #7-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds are in action on Friday night against the Smyer Bobcats. Floydada (14-6, 2-0) is coming off a 91-45 win over Lockney on Tuesday. Smyer (3-13, 0-1) battled Hale Center on
Whirlwinds Continue Success with Win on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds played host to the Lockney Longhorns on Tuesday night. The Whirlwinds started the game with a 11-2 run and were ahead 30-5 at the end of the first quarter. Floydada was
Lady Winds Remain Unbeaten in District Play on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lockney Longhorns made the short trip to battle the Floydada Lady Winds in district action on Tuesday night. The Lady Horns came out strong in the first quarter, taking a 9-3 lead, however
Texas Tech Federal Credit Union Named Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – Though the name has changed once in the past 58 years, Texas Tech Federal Credit Union continues to serve members in Floyd and surrounding counties. Originally called FCS Federal Credit Union, longtime employee and
Lady Winds Host Lady Horns in Tuesday’s District Matchup
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds and Lockney Lady Horns will be back in action tonight in a district matchup between the two Floyd County basketball teams. The Lady Horns (0-10, 0-3) were defeated in
Battle for Floyd County in District Matchup on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The district basketball schedule continues for both Floyd County schools this week as the Lockney Longhorns will make the 12-mile drive to battle the Floydada Whirlwinds in the first game of the New Year.
Continuing Declines in Fluid Milk Consumption Hitting Dairies
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The dairy sector has been hit hard over the past few years, and the latest report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is proof. Ten years ago, there were more than 4,000 dairy farms
Terry Ellis Bryant (Lorenzo)
Terry Ellis Bryant, 61, of Estacado, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born October 11, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, to T.E. “Buster” and Ouida Armstrong Bryant. He was a graduate of Lorenzo High School and
Carl’s Cogitations: Blessed New Year
Can you believe it? It is the last day of 2023! And as this year is at its end and a new one is upon us, I have to confess that I fell out of the habit
Lady Winds Drop Caprock Classic Game to Dalhart
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds wrapped up their 2023 Caprock Classic Tournament run on Saturday against Dalhart. The 9:00 a.m. game was played at Lubbock Cooper, with the winner moving on to the consolation game.
Whirlwinds Fall in Saturday’s Caprock Classic Championship Game
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds played in the championship game of the Advanced Graphix Boys Championship in the 2023 Caprock Classic, their first appearance in the finale since 2008. The Winds defeated Iowa Park, New Waverly,
Whirlwinds Advance to Championship Game in 2023 Caprock Classic
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the Wildorado Mustangs in the 2023 Caprock Classic on Friday afternoon. Floydada found themselves down early in the first quarter, but thanks to their defensive pressure, were able to create
Lady Winds Fall Short Against Borden County in Caprock Classic
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action against Borden County on Friday in the 2023 Caprock Classic. The Lady Winds started the first half up 19-13. In the third quarter, Borden County was able
Whirlwinds Look to Make Championship Game
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds wrapped up day one of the Caprock Classic on Thursday. Floydada started their tournament run against Iowa Park and were victorious 63-57. For their second game on Thursday, the Whirlwinds were
Floydada Chamber of Commerce to Hold Annual Banquet
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Chamber of Commerce banquet for its members and employees on January 11th. The banquet will take place at the Massie Activity Center in Floydada at
Lady Winds Start Tournament With Win Against Southcrest
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds were in action at the Caprock Classic Tournament in Lubbock on Thursday in their first game against Southcrest. The Lady Winds (15-3) were matched up against Southcrest (5-3) in
Lady Winds In Action At Caprock Classic This Weekend
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will be in the 64th annual Caprock Classic High School Tournament that is taking place from December 28–30. A total of 119 teams are preparing to make their bracket runs
Floydada Whirlwinds Travel for 64th Caprock Classic Tournament
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will return from the Christmas break to continue their season as they are in the 2023 Caprock Classic High School Tournament that is taking place from December 28–30. This is the
Fewer Patients in October Begets Loss for Hospital
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney General Hospital reported volumes and revenue down for the first month of their 2024 fiscal year. W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital CEO Vince DiFranco informed members of the Board during their most recent meeting
Floyd County Library Upgrading Thanks to Grant Award
FLOYDADA, TX – Library director Ren Ortiz recently applied for and received a $40,000 grant from the Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation. This grant serves populations of 50,000 or less and focuses on helping to facilitate
A Dozen Students and Educators Recognized This Week
FLOYDADA, TX – Students and staff across the Floydada Collegiate ISD were recognized Monday during the Board’s monthly meeting. From A.B. Duncan, the Students of the Month included Kash Velasquez (2nd Grade) and Noni Ramirez (2nd Grade),
Lady Horns’ Strong Second Half Not Enough on Tuesday
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns traveled to Smyer on Tuesday in a district matchup against the Lady Cats. Smyer began the game with a 7-5 lead. The Lady Cats had a big 12-point second quarter
Longhorns Begin District With a Win Over Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns started their district schedule against the Smyer Bobcats on Tuesday. The Longhorns had the lead 12-11 at the end of the first quarter. Smyer’s offense was held to just nine points
Two 20-Point Scorers Help Winds Defeat New Deal
NEW DEAL, TX – The #7 Floydada Whirlwinds were in action against the New Deal Lions on Tuesday. In the first quarter, both teams went back and forth, but the Whirlwinds ended the quarter ahead 18-16. The