Hanna Nicole Hernandez (Floydada)
Hanna Nicole Hernandez, age 20, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada, Texas. Interment
Donnie Lee Turner (Flomot)
Donnie Lee Turner was born on February 4th, 1945, to William Malcolm Turner and Lola Lee (Price) Turner in Matador, TX. He Grew Up in Flomot, Texas. He graduated from Flomot High School in 1963. He married
Longhorns Play in Final Home Game of the Season Against Sudan
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-14, 4-8) will host the Sudan Hornets (1-16, 1-11) in a district game on Friday. The Longhorns fell to Hale Center on Tuesday, 57-52. The Hornets lost to New Deal 70–25
Whirlwinds in District Action on Friday Against Hale Center
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (29-5, 11-1) will host the Hale Center Owls (13-13, 6-6) on Friday in a district game. The Whirlwinds won over the #13 Olton Mustangs, 77-71 on Tuesday. The Owls were
Lady Winds Playoff Seeding Game on Thursday Against Olton
WOLFFORTH, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (18-11, 9-5) will play the Olton Fillies (13-17, 9-5) on Thursday night to determine seeding for the playoffs. Hale Center, Olton, and Floydada were all tied in the district standings
Lady Horns End Senior Night with Big Win over Hale Center
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (21-11, 8-6) played host to the Hale Center Lady Owls (23-9, 9-5) for senior night as they played their final regular-season game of the season. In the first quarter, both
Longhorns Senior Night Spoiled by Owls on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-14, 4-8) faced off against the Hale Center Owls (12-14, 6-6) on Tuesday in a district game. From the opening tip-off, the two teams were back and forth as Hale Center
Senior Night for Lady Winds Ends in Victory Over Fillies
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (18-11, 9-5) hosted the Olton Fillies (13-17, 9-5) on Tuesday night for a district game. Both teams got off to a slow offensive start, but the Lady Winds pulled ahead
Intentional Investing: BONDS
Let’s talk about bonds this week. A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor (you) to a borrower (typically corporate, municipal, or governmental). Corporate bonds are issued by companies like
Whirlwinds Get Revenge Against Olton on Senior Night
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (29-5, 11-1) battled the #13-ranked Olton Mustangs (22-5, 11-1) on Tuesday for Floydada’s senior night. In the first quarter, the Whirlwinds were able to apply pressure on the Mustangs and
PHOTOS: A Floyd County Snow Day
Recent “fun in the sun” and snow. Recent photos from a Floyd County Snow Day!
Julie Guzman-Ibarra (Floydada)
Julie Ibarra, age 69, of Floydada, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Amarillo. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Interment
Local Bank Expands Bringing More Benefits to Community
FLOYDADA, TX – Over four months ago, First Texas National Bank (FTNB) opened the doors to its first branch location, 295 miles away in Sherman. According to FTNB CEO T.K. Farris, the expansion is the culmination of
Hospital District Preparing for New Board Member Election
LOCKNEY, TX – Applications are being accepted until February 28, 2023, for a place on the Lockney General Hospital District Board of Directors. Candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements will be placed on the ballot, with
Lady Horns Finish Regular Season with Senior Night Against Hale Center
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (20-11, 7-6) will host the Hale Center Lady Owls (23-8, 9-4) for senior night as they play their final regular-season game of the season. The Lady Horns lost their game
Longhorns Host Hale Center for Senior Night on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-13, 4-7) will face off against the Hale Center Owls (11-14, 5-6) on Tuesday in a district game. Lockney lost their last game to Olton, 70-38, on Friday. Hale Center lost
Lady Winds Host Olton for Senior Night and Final Regular Season Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (17-11, 8-5) will host the Olton Fillies (13-16, 9-4) on Tuesday in their final game of the regular season. The Lady Winds defeated Ralls 61-23. The Fillies defeated Lockney on
Registration Underway for Floydada Little League Baseball/Softball
FLOYDADA, TX – Sign-ups are underway for the upcoming summer baseball and softball seasons. According to Jordan Cornelius, president of the Floydada Little League Association, boys and girls at least four years old are eligible to play
Senior Night for Whirlwinds as They Host #13 Mustangs
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (28-5, 10-1) will take on the #13 Olton Mustangs (22-4, 11-0) on Tuesday in a district deciding game. The Mustangs currently sit atop the district standings with a 11-0 record,
Taylor Sheridan Reveals Why He Created Yellowstone Series
NEW ORLEANS, LA – One of the most common questions posed to someone who identifies as a cattleman (with a hat) is whether there is a “train station.” That question comes based upon the popularity of the
Jessie Lee Holcombe (Floydada)
Jessie Lee Holcombe, age 85, of Floydada, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Plainview. Per Jessie’s wishes, there is to be no visitation or services. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home
Carl’s Cogitations: The Restoration Plea (Part 1)
The last article in this column closed by referencing what Paul wrote to the Galatians in the first chapter, sixth through ninth verse. Take a moment to read that passage again (Galatians 1:6-9). Note the bottom line
Lady Horns Fall in District Game to Olton Fillies
OLTON, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (20-11, 7-6) traveled to play the Olton Fillies (13-16, 9-4) in a district game on Friday. It was a slow start for both teams in the first quarter, as Olton
Longhorns Battled #13 Mustangs in District Play on Friday
OLTON, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-13, 4-7) faced off against the district leading #13 Olton Mustangs (22-4, 11-0) on Friday in a district matchup. In the first quarter, the Longhorns were able to obtain a 15-11
Lady Winds Victorious Against Lady Rabbits in District Play
RALLS, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (17-11, 8-5) played the Ralls Lady Rabbits (6-20, 1-12) on Friday in a district game. The Lady Winds were able to jump out to an early lead against the Lady
Whirlwinds Win Big Against Jackrabbits on Friday
RALLS, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (28-5, 10-1) traveled to play the Ralls Jackrabbits (4-22, 2-9) in district play on Friday. From the opening tip, the Whirlwinds were able to take complete control of the game
Seven Sentence Sermon: They Don’t Deserve to Win
Do you sometimes get frustrated when you see someone who doesn’t deserve an award, praise, or even a break, get one? Though we tend to feel upset, I Chronicles 29:11-12 (TLB) reminds us, “Everything in the heavens
Lady Horns Battle Olton Fillies in District Game on Friday
OLTON, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (20-10, 7-5) will travel to play the Olton Fillies (12-16, 8-4) in a district game on Friday. The Lady Horns won their last game against Ralls 57-34. New Deal defeated
Longhorns Look to Upset Mustangs in Friday’s District Game
OLTON, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-12, 4-6) will face the district leading Olton Mustangs (21-4, 10-0) on Friday in a district matchup. The Longhorns defeated Ralls on Tuesday, 52-48. Olton won their game against New Deal
Floydada Lady Winds District Game Against Ralls on Friday
RALLS, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (16-11, 7-5) will play the Ralls Lady Rabbits (6-19, 1-11) on Friday in a district game. The Lady Winds were victorious, 53-34, in their last game against Smyer on Thursday.