Whirlwinds Travel to Play Ralls in District Game
RALLS, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (27-5, 9-1) will face the Ralls Jackrabbits (4-21, 2-8) in district play on Friday. The Whirlwinds won their game on Thursday against Smyer 98-46. Ralls fell to Lockney on Tuesday,
Lady Winds Led by Wickware in Win Over Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (16-11, 7-5) battled the Smyer Lady Cats (6-24, 0-12) in district action on Thursday. The first quarter was back and forth between the two teams, and the game was tied
Whirlwinds Handle Bobcats on Thursday in District Game
SMYER, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (27-5, 9-1) traveled to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-22, 3-7) in district action on Thursday. In the first quarter, the Whirlwinds’ defense held Smyer to just four points and were
Retired Band Director Honored at Region 16 Concert
LUBBOCK, TX – Some people will have stories written about their life, others might have a book, some even a movie, but only a few have a song composed in their honor. Last weekend at the Region
Farris Named CEO of First Texas National Bank
FLOYDADA, TX – Familiar names at First Texas National Bank (FTNB) have new titles. Recently, Tom Farris, Chairman of FTNB, announced the promotion of T.K. Farris to the bank’s Chief Executive Officer. He is a graduate of
Lockney Hospital District Reports Good Activity in December
LOCKNEY, TX – December was a good month for the Lockney General Hospital District, according to CEO Vince DeFranco. The board heard about higher volumes during the month in their monthly meeting last week than in previous
Winter Weather Forces Schools to Start Late Thursday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Another round of icy weather is leading schools to choose a late start on Thursday. Floydada Collegiate ISD Superintendent Dr. Gilbert Trevino says that the moisture and freezing temperatures, expected overnight, are leading
Lockney Longhorn Powerlifting Meet: Boys’ Results from Monday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Invitational Powerlifting Meet was held in Lockney on Monday. The boys’ meet had Floydada, Lockney, Hart, Kress, Dimmitt, and Bovina as the six teams that participated in the meet on Monday.
Intentional Investing: Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) is a diversified financial services company run by one of the most famous investors in the world, Warren Buffett. Along with his business partner, Charlie Munger, they oversee an investment empire. Berkshire has
Lady Horns Victorious over Ralls on Tuesday Night
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (20-10, 7-5) hosted the Ralls Lady Rabbits (6-19, 1-11) on Tuesday in a district game. Both teams had a slow start to the game, as Lockney led 9-8 at the
Longhorns Battled Jackrabbits in District Game on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (12-12, 4-6) played host to the Ralls Jackrabbits (4-21, 2-8) in a district matchup on Tuesday. The Longhorns were able to jump out to an early lead against the Jackrabbits as
Floydada Reschedules District Game Against Smyer to Thursday
SMYER, TEXAS – Floydada’s district game against Smyer has been moved to Thursday due to possible weather concerns. The times for Thursday’s games at Smyer are as follows: 4:00 p.m. JV girls 5:00 p.m. JV boys 6:15
Floydada Mother Dies in Two-Vehicle Wreck on Ice
(STORY UPDATED at 12:24 pm) IDALOU, TX – 22-year-old Hanna Hernandes of Floydada died on Monday morning east of Idalou on US 62/82 in a two-vehicle collision. Hernandes graduated from Floydada High School in 2020. A preliminary
Fitzwater steps down as Lockney Police Chief
LOCKNEY – Casey Fitzwater, the first chief of Lockney’s recently re-incorporated police department, has stepped down from his role leading the organization. Fitzwater, named chief when the department was brought back in the fall of 2021, remains
Lady Horns Seek Victory Against Ralls Lady Rabbits
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (19-10, 6-5) look to get back in the win column this week against the Ralls Lady Rabbits (6-18, 1-10) as they play in a district game on Tuesday. The Lady
Longhorns Look to Rebound Against Jackrabbits on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (11-2, 3-6) look to rebound this week against the Ralls Jackrabbits (4-20, 2-7) as they battle in district play on Tuesday night. The Longhorns fell in their last game to the
District Game for Lady Winds in Smyer Against Lady Cats
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (15-11, 6-5) will battle the Smyer Lady Cats (6-23, 0-11) in district action on Tuesday. The Lady Winds won their district game on Friday against Lockney, 47-42. Smyer was defeated
Whirlwinds Travel to Play Bobcats in District Game
SMYER, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (26-5, 8-1) will travel to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-21, 3-6) in district action on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were victorious in their last game against the Lockney Longhorns, 115-45. The
Floydada’s Little Dribblers Tip-Off 2023 Basketball Season
FLOYDADA, TX – Though March Madness is still a month away, a different type of madness tipped off in Whirlwind Gym over the weekend: Little Dribblers. There are 21 teams with 183 kids participating in youth basketball
Winter Storm Mara Offers Freezing Precipitation to Region
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Slick roads greeted drivers across the county on Monday as Winter Storm Mara brought the first of possibly three freezing precipitation events for this week. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office reported no accidents
Lady Winds Edge Out Lady Horns in Close District Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) and Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) battled in a district game on Friday. In the first quarter, both teams struggled to get things rolling offensively, but it was
Longhorns Fall to #14 Whirlwinds in District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) hosted the Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) for a district matchup on Friday. From the opening tip, the Whirlwinds were able to jump out in front of Lockney and
Carl’s Cogitations: Is The Bible Final?
Over the course of many past weeks stretching back to the close of last year, this column has provided points to support that the Bible is divinely inspired and that what that divine source desired to communicate
Seven Sentence Sermon: Are You a Pebble or a Rock?
Wandering outside the other day, I noticed something interesting in the parking lot. Every time I had walked across the area in the past, I ignored the layer of gravel and the differences in each piece of
Lady Winds and Lady Horns Face Off in District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) and Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) will battle in a crucial district game on Friday. The Lady Winds won their last game over New Deal 54–37. The Lady
Floyd County District Battle on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) will host the Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) for a district matchup on Friday. Lockney won their last game against Smyer 61–48. Floydada was victorious in their last game
Lady Winds Win Over New Deal on Wednesday
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) played the New Deal Lady Lions (13-14, 4-6) in a district matchup on Wednesday. It was a slow start offensively for the Lady Winds, as New Deal
Battle of Ranked Teams Ends With Whirlwinds Victorious
NEW DEAL, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) traveled to play the #15-ranked New Deal Lions (17-7, 5-3) on Wednesday. From the opening tip, the Whirlwinds were able to apply pressure to the Lions and
Lady Horns Win Back-to-Back District Games
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) played the Smyer Lady Cats (6-22, 0-10) on Wednesday in a district matchup. Lockney started the first quarter with aggression and was able to gain the lead, 17-10.
Longhorns With Late Game Surge to Win Over Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) traveled to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-20, 3-5) on Wednesday in a district game. Lockney’s defense held the Bobcats to seven points in the first quarter, and the Longhorns