Klein Returning to Austin for UIL Academic Competition
CANYON, TX – Lockney’s Bryson Klein will return to the State Academic Meet in Austin after placing second in the Class 2A Region I Science contest Friday. He also was the top scorer in Biology and finished
Mary Francis Ivory (Tulia)
Mary Ivory passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, one day after celebrating her 73rd birthday. Mary was born on April 18, 1950, in Itasca, Texas, to John and Mary Ella (Lockett) Mathis and graduated from Lockney
Nick Mojica Muniz (Lockney)
Nick Mojica Muniz, 83, of Lockney, Texas, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. Private services will be held at a later date. Nick was a kindhearted, quiet man who was an avid fan of 50’s and 60’s
Robin LeAnn Powell (Floydada)
Robin LeAnn Powell, age 50, of Floydada, passed away on April 12, 2023, in Lockney, Texas. Robin was born to Linda Jones and Johnny Powell in Floydada on August 10, 1972. Robin attended Slaton High School, where
Lajuana Stephenson (Fort Worth)
Lajuana Irwin Stephenson of Fort Worth, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and family on April 18, 2023. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Floydada Cemetery. She was
Gary Dale Gee (Andrews)
Gary Dale Gee of Andrews, TX, passed away on April 15th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Gary was born on December 13th, 1953, in Floydada, TX, to Ralph Emory Gee Sr. and Vivian Lurene Weems, both of
Ledell Brewer (Lockney)
Ledell Brewer, age 93, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Floydada. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery, with Rance Young officiating. Ledell was born December 31, 1929, in
54th Annual Ranch Day Celebration Saturday in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX – The 54th Annual Ranch Day is Saturday at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The event allows visitors to experience ranch life through hands-on activities and daily
Lady Horns’ Host Floydada for Senior Night on Saturday
LOCKNEY, TX – The #17 Floydada Lady Winds will travel to battle the Lockney Lady Horns in a district game on Saturday. The Lady Winds were victorious 11-2 in the game against Lockney on Tuesday. The first
Floyd County Baseball in Action on Saturday in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Floydada Whirlwinds in a district game on Saturday. The Longhorns defeated the Whirlwinds 5-1 on Tuesday. The first pitch for the varsity game will be at 11:00 a.m.,
Floyd County Well-Represented at UIL Regional Meet
CANYON, TX – Eighteen Floyd County students will compete in the Class 2A Region I UIL Academic Meet today (Friday). The event, on the campus of West Texas A&M University, features 30 contests at the high school
Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies This Weekend
AUSTIN, TX – With the severe weather season here, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on
Floydada Chamber of Commerce Elects Four New Directors
FLOYDADA, TX – Four new members were recently added to the Floydada Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. According to Chamber Manager Isaac Martinez, Jill Gowens, Wendee Payne, Remington Ricketts, and Elizabeth Rodriguez represent business members in
Lockney Junior High Performing at Abernathy Band Festival
ABERNATHY, TX – Lockney Junior High students will travel to the Abernathy Band Festival this week to compete in concert sight reading, solo, and ensemble. Dr. Robert Rumbelow is the Director of Bands in Lockney and explains
McClure Never Judges What His Creative Antenna Receives
LUBBOCK, TX – For anyone who remembers having a television that relied on an antenna (usually outdoors) to bring in signals of stations to watch, there were only three to four stations you could receive. With cable
Lockney’s Dyllan Thiebaud Deals 15 Strikeouts in Win on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lockney Longhorns traveled to battle the Floydada Whirlwinds in a district game on Tuesday. In the top of the first inning, the Longhorns were able to jump out to an early 2-0 lead.
Lady Horns Try to Rally Late Against Lady Winds
FLOYDADA, TX – The #17 Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Lockney Lady Horns on Tuesday in a district game. The Lady Horns would strike first in the top of the first inning; however, the Lady Winds would
Floydada Junior High KidWind Team Earns National Invite
SWEETWATER, TX – A group of Floydada Collegiate Junior High students is applying the knowledge they receive to real-world situations and are being recognized across the state. The KidWind Challenge, according to Kalissia Hinson, a team sponsor,
Mangold’s New CT Scan Machine Attracts More Donations
LOCKNEY, TX – Donations continue to come into the Mangold Hospital Foundation to purchase and install a new Phillips CT scan machine for the hospital. According to Vince DiFranco, CEO of W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital, the foundation
Floydada School Board Accepted 8 Resignations Last Thursday
FLOYDADA, TX – Eight educators and staff within the Floydada Collegiate ISD have resigned. School board trustees accepted the resignations during the April board meeting last Thursday. Robin Nixon (35 years of service, 31 with FCISD) Maria
Carl’s Cogitations: Entering the Covenant (Part 5)
In the previous article, we left off with the insight which Jesus Himself declared to Nicodemus (John 3:1-21 for the whole conversation) that in order to be able to see and enter the kingdom of God, one
Longhorns Rally Late to Claim Victory over Ralls
RALLS TX – On Saturday, the Lockney Longhorns traveled to Ralls to battle the Jackrabbits in a district game. The Longhorns would strike in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs, but the Jackrabbits would
Lady Horns Fall to Lady Rabbits in Saturday’s District Game
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns traveled to play the Ralls Lady Rabbits in a district game on Saturday. The Lady Rabbits were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the
School Board Recognizes Students and Staff for April
FLOYDADA, TX – During the regular monthly meeting, Alejandra Ramirez and Patsy Ivy were recognized on Thursday evening by the Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board. Ramirez teaches at the high school campus and was joined by students:
Seven Sentence Sermon: How Much Did It Rain?
Recently we had a small shower in our community, and a friend asked me, “How much did it rain?” Though I’m good at guessing, I couldn’t answer for sure because we no longer have a rain gauge
2023 2A Area Track & Field Results
PANHANDLE, TX – The 2023 2A Area Track & Field Championships took place on Friday, April 14, in Panhandle. The Floydada track team had several members participate and advance to the regional meet. The following athletes
Austin Gets Four Years in Burglary Guilty Plea
FLOYDADA, TX – Dorian Raheem Austin pled guilty last Thursday in 110th District Court to a charge of Burglary of a Habitation, With Intent to Commit Theft. As part of the plea deal, Austin was ordered to
Floydada CISD Trustees to Meet on Thursday Evening
FLOYDADA, TX – Confirming resignations and approving the employment of personnel is on the agenda for Thursday night’s Floydada Collegiate ISD Board meeting. In addition, trustees will discuss performance and consider employment for paraprofessional personnel and auxiliary
Local Business Celebrates Five Decades of Community Service
FLOYDADA, TX – Forty years ago today, a Floydada High School teacher’s dream became a partial reality. Bob Alldredge originally wanted to purchase the local newspaper, but since it was not for sale, he purchased the assets
Frances Staniforth (Elk City, OK)
Frances Field Staniforth, 97, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2023, surrounded by close family members united in love. Born in Haskell, Texas, on May