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
2023 Lockney Longhorns and Lady Horns District Meet Results
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lockney Longhorns and Lady Horns track teams participated in the 2023 district track meet in Floydada on April 5-6. Listed below are the results for the varsity girls finals: 100 Meter Dash
2023 Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds District Track Meet Results
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds track teams participated in the 2023 district track meet in Floydada on April 5-6. Listed below are the results for the varsity girls finals: 200 Meter Dash –
FCISD Employees Surprised to Find Checks in Eggs
FLOYDADA, TX – What is loyalty worth? For employees of Floydada Collegiate Independent School District (FCISD), it’s more than $400,000. On Thursday, teachers and staff were called to the A.B. Duncan Elementary school cafeteria for a safety
Floydada EDC Awards $15,000 to Improve Local Community
FLOYDADA, TX – Two local businesses and the Little League Association were recipients of financial incentives from the Floydada Economic Development Corporation on Thursday. Kurbside Eats, represented by Amber Ferrer, received $5,000 to upgrade their food trailer,
Floydada’s Castillo Named to THSCA Super Elite Team
SAN MARCOS, TX – Floydada’s Abran Castillo was named Thursday to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Super Elite Boys Basketball Team. The team consists of high school players nominated by current professional members of the
LISD Educator Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation
LOCKNEY, TX – On Monday, an employee of Lockney Independent School District (LISD) was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation of allegations of educator misconduct. Two days later, LISD Superintendent Jim Baum released a statement to
Lockney’s Senior Citizen Center Hosts Sunday Lunch Later This Month
LOCKNEY, TX – Join the Lockney Senior Citizens Center on Sunday, April 23rd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for this month’s Sunday Lunch. This month’s lunch will include pork roast, potatoes, carrots, rolls, salad, ice cream,
Dickie “Dick” Allen Barton (Plainview)
Dick Barton, 82, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 7, 2023, at 11 am at Grace Methodist Church in Plainview. A private family burial will be held
Texas Country’s Remi Mae Live From The Backroom
LUBBOCK, TX – It’s not often you hear the name Remi and your first thought might be it’s short for Remington, but for Texas Country/Red Dirt artist Remi Mae, that’s not the case. However, it was a
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: Billy M. Fulton and Jodie Mcguire