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
Feedyard Technician Program Provides FCHS Students Future Skills
CANYON, TX – Six Floydada Collegiate High School students participated in the 2023 TCFA Feedyard Technician Program, sponsored by Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and West Texas A&M University.
Major Upgrade by Mangold Memorial, Days From Completion
LOCKNEY, TX – Floyd County is 13 days away from a new and very impressive CT Scanning Machine. On Tuesday, a crew arrived at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital to disassemble the existing machine and begin preparations for
Floyd County Extension Office Looking for Pumpkin Growers
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Even though this is the top pumpkin-producing county in the state, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is searching for more producers. According to Floyd County Extension Agent Mark Carroll, free seeds are
La Sultana Named Floydada’s Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – La Sultana has been named Floydada Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for April. Ivan and Lorena Pecina own the drive-through restaurant on 2nd Street, serving customers since 2011. Currently, La Sultana offers
Volunteer Firefighters Responded to Three Fires in March
FLOYDADA, TX – Firefighters with the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department responded to three calls during March, with two on St. Patrick’s Day. On March 3, 2023, units responded to a pickup fire on CR 105 that also
Lady Horns Softball in Action on Tuesday Against Ralls
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will play host to the #25 Ralls Lady Rabbits on Tuesday in a district game. The Lady Horns fell to Sundown 18-12 in their last game. The Lady Rabbits were
Lockney Longhorns Host Ralls for District Baseball
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the Ralls Jackrabbits in a district game on Tuesday. The Longhorns were defeated by Olton in their last game, 13-9. The Jackrabbits were defeated in their last game against
Lady Winds Softball Hosts Lubbock Trinity on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #8 Floydada Lady Winds (21-4, 10-0) will host Lubbock Trinity (10-8, 2-0) on Tuesday in a non-district game. The Lady Winds were victorious in their last game against Ralls, 13-11. Lubbock Trinity defeated
Whirlwinds Baseball in Action on Tuesday in Crosbyton
CROSBYTON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (6-14, 2-5) will travel to battle the Crosbyton Chiefs (6-9, 4-1) in a non-district game on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were victorious in their last game against Ralls, 9-8. The Chiefs won
Easter Weekend Capped by Isolated Thunderstorm and Rain
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Thunder and lightning moved through the region on Sunday and answered some prayers with the first significant moisture of the year. While the rain event was not widespread, some areas received over one
Lockney Coop Gin Closes Doors, New Business Emerges
LOCKNEY, TX – Like most other small towns, when one business closes, all that is left is a skeleton of what once was. The desire to ensure that didn’t happen in Floyd County led to local investors
Carl’s Cogitations: Entering the Covenant (Part 4)
Over the course of the past few articles, much groundwork has been laid in understanding the general nature of how God works through covenants and particularly the establishment of the current covenant, which came into effect when
Seven Sentence Sermon: Sometimes We Need a Drought
There are few other places in the world that know drought better than West Texas. Over the past 25 years, we’ve experienced drought at least four times, with two – including this one – considered major droughts.
Longhorns Fall Late to Mustangs on Friday in District Game
OLTON, TX – The Lockney Longhorns traveled to Olton on Friday to battle the Mustangs in district action. The Mustangs were able to take the lead in the bottom of the third inning, going up 4-0. The
Top 25 Battle for the Floydada Lady Winds on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #8 Floydada Lady Winds hosted the #25 Ralls Lady Rabbits in a district game on Friday. The Lady Winds were able to jump out to a 4-1 lead after the first inning. Floydada’s
Whirlwinds Split Double Header Against Ralls on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds hosted the Ralls Jackrabbits in a double header on Friday. Due to weather conditions on Tuesday, the game in Ralls was rescheduled, and as a result, the Jackrabbits would act as