Frances Graves (Lockney)
Frances Graves of Lockney went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Frances was 91 and died at the Plainview Health Care Nursing Home. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March
Alice Ruth Smith (Lubbock)
Ruth Crocker Smith was born to John and Verna Crocker on March 4, 1930, in Murphysboro, Illinois. She passed away peacefully at 93, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Ruth was raised in Tulia, Texas, and graduated
Why NASS Condition Ratings Improve Following Crop Abandonment
WACO, TX – How frustrating is it to experience a weather disaster that wipes out your crop, yet you watch government crop condition ratings improve? That’s been a thorn for southern High Plains producers over the past
Three Home Runs Help Lady Winds in District Win
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-4, 3-0) battled the New Deal Lady Lions on Tuesday in a district game. The Lady Winds were able to start the game with a six-run first inning, including
Intentional Investing: British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco (BTI) belongs to a group of stocks called sin stocks. Sin stocks are stocks of companies that many people believe promote sins – tobacco, alcohol, gambling, etc. Good or bad, they are often profitable
Spring-Planted Crop Insurance Deadline This Week
ORLANDO, FL – While today is an important deadline for farmers wanting to choose either ARC or PLC programs as part of their risk-management programs this year, there’s another reason to circle Wednesday on the calendar. Growers
Wednesday Deadline to Choose Between ARC and PLC
ORLANDO, FL – Farmers planning to sow a major crop in 2023 will only have a few days left to elect for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Production Loss Coverage (PLC) program under the 2018 Farm
Sudan Nettes Defeat Lady Horns in District Softball
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns played the Sudan Nettes on Monday in a district game. Sudan opened the game with a three-run first inning and led 3-0. The Nettes were able to get their offense
Whirlwinds Fall to New Deal Lions in District Opener
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-10, 0-1) played the New Deal Lions (2-4, 1-0) on Tuesday in their first district game of the season. The Lions were able to gain an early 2-0 lead in
Longhorns Begin District Baseball in Sudan on Tuesday
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will start district play against the Sudan Hornets on Tuesday. Lockney was defeated by Kress 6-2 in their last game. Sudan was victorious in their last game against Crosbyton, 10-4. Results
Lady Horns Travel to Sudan for District Softball
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (8-6, 0-2) will travel to play Sudan Nettes (3-8, 0-2) on Tuesday in a district contest. The Lady Horns fell to New Deal on Saturday, 21-11. Sudan fell to Ralls
Whirlwinds Battle Lions in First District Baseball Game
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will begin their district campaign on Tuesday as they travel to face the New Deal Lions. In their last game, the Whirlwinds were defeated by Friona 23-0. New Deal lost
Lady Winds Look to Extend District Win Streak
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-4, 2-0) will travel to New Deal to battle the Lady Lions (2-0) in district softball on Tuesday. The Lady Winds were victorious in their last two games against
Lockney’s Cole Wins Supreme Championship at Houston Show
HOUSTON, TX – A Floyd County 4H member is hanging a purple banner after claiming a championship at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Braxton Cole, son of Asa and Senee Cole from Lockney, won the
Carl’s Cogitations: The Covenant of Reconciliation
Over the past few weeks, we took a brief look at how God is a God of covenants and how He is also the God of the promise. The two of these factors collide in Jesus the
Seven Sentence Sermon: How’s That Working for You?
At a sporting event the other day, I heard fans screaming at the officials and opposing players as their team lost. How effective are those fans at changing an official’s mind or getting the other team to
Whirlwinds at the 2023 Friona Baseball Tournament
FRIONA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-7) played the Borger JV on Friday in the 2023 Friona Baseball Tournament. Borger would score two in the top of the first inning, but Floydada was able to score four
Lady Winds Find 2nd District Win At Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lady Winds (13-4, 2-0) hosted the Hale Center Lady Owls (0-2) on Friday afternoon in a district game. The Lady Owls struck in the top of the first inning, giving them a 2-0
Lady Horns Battle New Deal on Saturday in District Softball
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (8-5, 0-1) seek revenge against the New Deal Lady Lions on Saturday as they play in a district game. The Lady Horns fell to the Lady Lions on Tuesday, 18-12.
Floydada Softball Against Hale Center Rescheduled for Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lady Winds (12-4, 1-0) will host their first district game against the Hale Center Lady Owls on Friday. The two teams met on Tuesday in Hale Center, and the Lady Winds were victorious,
Lockney’s RJ Jimenez Qualifies for State Powerlifting Meet
SUNDOWN, TX – Members of the Lockney powerlifting team traveled to Sundown on Thursday to compete in the 2023 regional powerlifting meet. Sophomore Longhorn RJ Jimenez successfully completed all three lifts required, securing second place, and qualified
Floydada’s Armando Cruz Qualifies for State Powerlifting Meet
SUNDOWN, TX – Floydada traveled to participate in the 2023 regional powerlifting meet that was held in Sundown on Thursday. Floydada’s junior Armando Cruz placed third and is qualifying for the state powerlifting meet. Cruz successfully completed
Randy Henderson (Lockney)
Randy Keith Henderson of Lockney, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Main Street Church of Christ in Lockney, with
Rosalind Faye Cooper (Plainview)
Rosalind Cooper met her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Rosalind Faye Cooper was born on December 22, 1962, to Billy and Maye Hill. She was the youngest of 6 children,
Chamber Members Receive Business Growth and Marketing Information
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture members learned about grants, small business finance, and marketing best practices at an educational event held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Massie Activity Center in Floydada.
Whirlwinds Win Big Against Chiefs on Tuesday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-6) hosted the Crosbyton Chiefs in a non-district game on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds would strike first in the bottom of the first inning and take a 1-0 lead. Floydada’s offense would
Lady Horns Fall Short Against Lady Lions in District Opener
NEW DEAL, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (8-5, 0-1) began district play in softball against the New Deal Lady Lions on Tuesday. The Lady Horns would strike first and go up 2-1 in the first two
Lady Winds Victorious in First District Softball Game
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lady Winds (12-4, 1-0) had their first district softball game in Hale Center against the Lady Owls on Tuesday. Floydada would strike first, as they were able to get two runs in
Intentional Investing: MONEY MARKETS
Money Market Accounts and Money Market Mutual Funds are interest bearing accounts best suited for short-term parking of extra cash. Money Market Accounts (MMAs) are found at banks and credit unions. These are FDIC insured. Money Market
Wanda Smith (Lockney)
Wanda Lee Smith, age 89, of Lockney, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery. Wanda was born on April 13,