Grass Fires Majority of Firefighter Calls in August
FLOYDADA, TX – Dry conditions are to blame for five of the eight calls local firefighters responded to in August. The Floydada Fire Department is made up completely of an all-volunteer staff and stayed busy battling grass
Peggy Sue Fuller (Floydada)
Peggy Sue Fuller, age 78, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home in Floydada after a brief battle with cancer. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Floyd County
Henderson Leads Whirlwinds to Victory in Floyd County Championship
LOCKNEY, TX – The 101st Floyd County Championship was held on Friday between the Floydada Whirlwinds and the Lockney Longhorns. Floydada would score the first touchdown in the first quarter behind a Ty Henderson 14-yard run, taking
Annual Labor Day Scramble Slated for Monday Afternoon
BLANCO CANYON, TX – The annual Floydada Country Club Labor Day Scramble will be held Monday afternoon. Golfers from around the area will converge on the 9-hole course here for the final event on the 2023 Tournament
Carl’s Cogitations: Jesus Walks on Water! Why Can’t I?
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. (Matthew 14:24) Oftentimes, when the storms of life strike, we find ourselves ill-prepared and a considerable distance
Whirlwinds JV Blank Longhorns JV in Floyd County Battle
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds JV hosted the Lockney Longhorns JV on Thursday night in a battle of the Floyd County teams. Floydada was able to jump out early and secure the victory, 36-0. The Floyd
Listen to the 101st Floyd County Championship Here
LOCKNEY, TX – Tune in to 106.1 FLIP FM or click HERE to listen to tonight’s game between the Floydada Whirlwinds and the Lockney Longhorns as they compete for the 101st Floyd County Championship.
101st Floyd County Championship Happens Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The historic Floyd County Championship between the Lockney Longhorns and the Floydada Whirlwinds will be hosted in Lockney this Friday. The Longhorns are coming off a 34-14 road win against Seagraves. The Whirlwinds hosted
Congregation Raising Funds for Much Needed Building Repairs
FLOYDADA, TX – A local church is in need of building repairs and operational revenue. The finance committee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church is raising money first through running the concession stand during the October 13th Whirlwind
School Board Cuts Tax Rate, Adopts Deficit Budget
FLOYDADA, TX – Taxpayers in the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District will see a decrease in their tax rate for this year. Following a board meeting on Tuesday night, trustees approved the new tax rate of 1.3135,
Ceremony Celebrates Bond Between Brothers and Sisters
Today marks the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, a popular and traditional Hindu ceremony. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet (good-luck charm) called the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They
Drought Deepens In Floyd County, Despite Recent Shower
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Despite a shower over the weekend, Floyd County remains extremely dry. Plainview recorded 6/10ths of an inch in moisture on Sunday, but South Plains led the rain gauge race with .12″ in moisture.
Longhorns Victorious Against Seagraves in First Game of Season
SEAGRAVES, TX – The Lockney Longhorns began their 2023 football season traveling to play against the Seagraves Eagles. Lockney started the game by scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter to go up 14-0. The Eagles struck
Floydada Opens 2023 Football Season with Win Against Ralls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in action on Friday night in their season opener against the Ralls Jackrabbits. The Whirlwinds were able to capitalize off of their special teams play, scoring a touchdown on both
New Broadcast Set Ushers in Friday Night Scores
LUBBOCK, TX – For more than a quarter century, fans of Texas high school football have been able to get scores and highlights from other games through the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show. Originally developed and
Hearing on New Floyd County Budget Monday Morning
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Floyd County Budget. “This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $147,219.00, and of that
Floyd County Grand Jury Indictments
(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on August 10, 2023. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,
Investments in Local Businesses Expected to Enhance Community
FLOYDADA, TX – Three local businesses are receiving assistance in expanding and improving their operations. Brian & Dilia’s Classics have purchased a neighboring garage and are connecting the two buildings with 20 percent of the project cost
Regular Season Football Begins for Whirlwinds at Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will start their 2023 football season by hosting the Ralls Jackrabbits. The Whirlwinds were able to claim victory in their season opener against Ralls last year (34-6). Friday’s varsity game will
Longhorns Football Begins Regular Season on the Road
SEAGRAVES, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will begin their 2023 football season by traveling to Seagraves to battle the Eagles in their first game of the regular season. The Longhorns fell to the Eagles in their opening
Carl’s Cogitations: Another Week, Another Article
Here I go again, sitting at my desk, tapping away on the keyboard, watching as these words scroll across the screen. Another week, another article to write…but about what? Every week for the past year, I have
Final Day of Registration for the Floydada Flag Football League
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Flag Football League is a COED league for ages PreK–6th grade and registration ends today. The league sees this as an opportunity for the participants to learn team skills, as it will
Longhorns Football Scrimmages Roughriders in Final Preseason Game
BOYS RANCH, TX – The Lockney Longhorns are headed to Boys Ranch to scrimmage the Roughriders in their last preseason game. The scrimmage will kick off at 5:00 p.m. Lockney begins their regular season at Seagraves on
Whirlwinds Football Prepares for Season With Final Scrimmage
QUANAH, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will travel to Quanah to scrimmage Archer City in their final preseason game. The scrimmage will begin at 5:00 p.m. Floydada will have their season opener against Ralls in
72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo Happening This Weekend
RALLS, TX – The 72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo is taking place in Ralls this weekend and they invite you out for entertainment, food, and live music. There will be a rodeo parade on Friday in
Floydada Taxpayers Looking at Reduction in School Taxes
FLOYDADA, TX – Taxpayers may find some relief this year, as the Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board proposed a new reduced tax rate for 2023-2024. At a meeting last Tuesday, the Board adopted a proposed rate of
Floydada Teacher Donates Kidney, Saves Former Coworker’s Life
FLOYDADA, TX – “I think it’s sad that in today’s world, it’s weird to be kind.” For Matt Nix, weird, in this case, is the difference between life and death. Back in 2013, he was a teacher
Floydada School Board Hires Ten for This Year
FLOYDADA, TX – With less than a week to go before the start of the new school year, Floydada Collegiate ISD is making final preparations as students prepare to return. Specifically, the FCISD School Board on Tuesday
Floyd County Commissioners to Distribute Funds to Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet this morning to present designated ARPA funds to the City of Floydada on completion of their water storage project. The storage facility south of the city replaces an aging system
Carl’s Cogitations: The Perfect Revelation of God
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse of heaven shows the work of His hands. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their