Whirlwinds Look to Get in District Win Column Against Mustangs
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will host the Olton Mustangs in a district battle on Tuesday. Floydada enters Tuesday’s game 2-10-1 overall and 0-2 in district play after they were defeated by New Deal 18-4 and
Local Authorities Continue Investigation into Two Armed Robberies
FLOYDADA, TX – Two separate early morning armed robberies in Floyd County appear to be related but are still under investigation. Police responded to a robbery at Allsup’s Convenience Store in Lockney on Thursday at 3:45 am.
Two People in Custody Following Sunday Afternoon Standoff
FLOYDADA, TX – After a two-hour standoff on Sunday afternoon, two people are in custody awaiting arraignment on a variety of charges. Floydada police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant to 34-year-old Michael Ramos of Floydada
Hit and Run Leads to Life-Threatening Injuries
FLOYDADA, TX – One person sustained life-threatening injuries following a hit and run Wednesday. The incident occurred at the intersection of South Third and West Georgia at 9:30 pm, and authorities believe the vehicle might have been
Local Church Raising Funds to Support Recent Fire Victims
FLOYDADA, TX – Join the Floydada Methodist Church this Sunday as they raise funds to help support the Fire Relief in the Panhandle. The recent Smokehouse Creek fire burned over one million acres, the largest in state
Lady Horns Seek Revenge in Saturday’s District Game Against Sudan
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns Softball team are on the road on Saturday as they play the Sudan Nettes in a district game. Sudan was victorious in Tuesday’s matchup 25-2. First pitch is scheduled for
Longhorns Look to Even Series Between Hornets on Saturday
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will be in action on Saturday as they travel to battle the Sudan Hornets in a district game. Sudan defeated Lockney in their previous game on Tuesday 15-5. First pitch is
Nationwide Shortage of Police Officers Hitting Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX—One major challenge many small communities nationwide face is finding and funding a local police force. Floydada struggled to find a new chief of police and instead selected the Sheriff, Paul Raissez, in November as
Longhorns Battled Late in Tuesday’s District Game
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns hosted the Sudan Hornets on Tuesday in a district game. The Hornets would get on the board first with a two run first inning. Lockney would respond with one run in
Lady Horns Fall to Sudan in District Battle
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns softball team was in action on Tuesday as they hosted the Sudan Nettes in a district game. Sudan started the top of the first inning with nine runs to go
Lady Winds Continue District Success in Double-Header
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the New Deal Lady Lions in a district double-header on Tuesday. The Lady Winds got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning and would take
Whirlwinds Fall to Lions in Tuesday’s District Double-Header
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in district action on Tuesday as they battled the New Deal Lions. In game one, the Lions were able to jump out to a 5-0 lead after the first two
Wall Street Bank Closure Affecting Floyd County Customers
FLOYDADA, TX – Friday marks the end of an era as a bank that’s been open for more than four decades on Wall Street closes its doors for a final time. On December 15, 2023, Centennial Bank
Armando Cruz Earns Back-To-Back Trips to State Powerlifting Meet
BROWNFIELD, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds’ Powerlifting team has a member going to State after placing first in his division. Floydada’s Armando Cruz earns his second trip to state, after placing first place at the Regional Meet
CMMS Floydada Recognized as March Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – In November of 2020, Jones, Pendergast & Chappell LLP officially became known as CMMS Floydada and joined with locations in Plainview, Lubbock, Levelland, and Amarillo to provide tax, accounting, audit, and other financial-related services
Lockney Longhorn Band Receives Division 1 Ratings in Contests
SUNDOWN, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Band was in competition at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contests in Sundown on Thursday. The Lockney Longhorn Band received straight Division 1 ratings in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Competitions.
Lighthouse Electric Donation Benefits Floydada CISD’s KidWind Program
FLOYDADA, TX – Maybe it’s irony, or maybe it’s completing the circle; either way, Lighthouse Electric Cooperative presented a donation to the Floydada Collegiate ISD KidWind program Thursday. KidWind is an event that allows teams to display
Longhorns Powerlifting Sends Four More to State; Place First as a Team at Regional Meet
BROWNFIELD, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Powerlifting team was in competition on Thursday at the 2024 Regional Meet in Brownfield. Adrian Hernandez, Rudy Jimenez, Caden Pritchard, and Jeremiah Rosales qualified for the state competition. Also placing for
Floydada Cheer Squads for Upcoming School Year Announced
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2024-25 FCISD high school and junior high cheer squads have been announced for the upcoming school year. High School: Jenna Martinez, Amareah Taylor, Addison Hinson, Mia Casares, Nalia Ordonez, Madison Pyle, Rilynn Hinsley,
City to Open Landfill for Community Cleanup
FLOYDADA, TX – The City of Floydada is having a “City Wide Spring Cleaning” for the residents of Floydada on March 11-16. Residents who wish to utilize the cleaning can take their contents (excluding: tires, paint, shingles
Athletes Recognized for All-District Selections
FLOYDADA, TX – With the 2023-2024 basketball season coming to an end for both Floydada teams, the All-District selections have been released. GIRLS ALL DISTRICT 4-2A COACH OF THE YEAR: Adam Zepeda CO-MVP: Azaylee Santos, Sierra Snowden
Lady Winds Get District Opener Victory Over Hale Center
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds started their district schedule on Tuesday as they battled against the Hale Center Lady Owls. The Lady Owls struck first in the top of the first inning to take a
Lady Horns Fall in District Opener to New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns hosted the New Deal Lady Lions on Tuesday in their district opener. New Deal began the game with a nine run first inning to go ahead 9-0. The Lady Horns
Dehoyas Elected Tax Assessor-Collector; Johnson and Young in Runoff
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – One of two countywide races was decided on Tuesday night, with the other heading for a runoff in May. Priscilla Dehoyas received 58 percent of the vote for Tax Assessor-Collector to defeat Cristina
District Opener for Lady Winds on Tuesday at Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will start their district schedule on Tuesday as they are matched up against the Hale Center Lady Owls. Floydada (10-4-1, 0-0) tied in their last game against Lamesa 8-8. The
Lady Horns Start District at Home Against New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will begin their district campaign on Tuesday as they host the New Deal Lady Lions. The Lady Horns (3-4, 0-0) fell to Greenwood in their last non-district game 9-1. The
Arson Suspected in Sunday Morning Fire in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – A Sunday morning fire damaged a structure in the 200 block of SW 4th Street. The fire, which was set sometime before 6:00 am, is now being investigated as suspected arson. Floyd County Sheriff
Longhorns Traveled Monday to Face Bobcats in Non-District Action
DIMMITT, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (0-5) baseball team was on the road Monday as they traveled to battle the Dimmitt Bobcats (6-2) in a non-district game. Dimmitt started the game with a 7-0 lead after the
Whirlwinds Played Host to Liberty JV on Monday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in non-district action on Monday night as they hosted the Lubbock Cooper Liberty JV. Floydada (0-5-1) had a three run third inning to take a 4-3 lead. Liberty was able
Floyd County Voters Choosing Candidates in Primary Election
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Today is Primary Day across Texas, as the Democratic and Republican parties choose their final candidates for the General Election in November. However, many local races will be decided today as there is