Carl’s Cogitations: The Preambles of the States
Have you ever read the constitution’s preamble of the fifty states comprising our nation? From the first to be penned to the last to have its ink dry, one theme is present in the contents of each.
Seven Sentence Sermon: What’s So Merry?
Though we may refer to this carnival ride as a carousel (America), merry-go-round (international), roundabout (Britain), or hurdy-gurdy (Australia), there’s no doubt we’re talking about the same thing. At the National Mall in Washington, DC, there’s a
Floydada Celebrates Fourth of July With Multiple Events
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place at 214 South Main Street in downtown Floydada. Multiple events are lined up for the celebration, including the Serrato Sisters Annual Free Pancake
Restoration Work Continues to Historical Courthouse Square Building
FLOYDADA, TX – Even history can use a fresh coat of paint every now and then. Work is underway at the Floyd County Historical Museum to not alter but freshen up the exterior of the building on
Arrington Tours W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – When traveling west of Lubbock or Plainview, only two critical access hospitals (CAH) are available to rural communities for at least 90 miles. On Tuesday, the Chairman of the U.S. House Budget Committee, Rep.
Two Tournaments Teed Up at Floydada Country Club
BLANCO CANYON, TX – Area golfers can play in two tournaments over four days in July. This weekend, Floydada Country Club will host their “2 Jack, 1 Jill” Tournament, where each team will feature two male (Jack)
Floyd County Hosts U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman
LOCKNEY, TX – “We’ve allowed Washington to do too much governing,” were U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington’s (TX-19) words on Tuesday. Speaking at a town-hall meeting at Lockney High School, the Plainview native explained, “One of the central
Floyd County Facing Two, Large and Costly, Expenditures
FLOYDADA, TX – A couple of large expenditures are facing Floyd County Commissioners as they prepare to write their 2024 Fiscal Year (FY24) budget next month. The Courthouse and AgriLife Building need new roofs at an expected
Lockney Celebrates Fourth of July with Parade Around Town
LOCKNEY, TX – The City of Lockney will have a bicycle parade to celebrate the Fourth of July. The parade will begin at the Main Street Church of Christ at 10:00 am and make its way around
Rep. Arrington in Lockney for Town Hall Meeting
LOCKNEY, TX – While back home for the Independence Day Congressional recess, Rep. Jodey Arrington (Lubbock) is meeting with constituents to talk about what’s happening in Washington, DC, and what needs the community has. Two weeks ago,
Crockett Says Rural Communities and Inner-Cities Are Related
WASHINGTON, DC – BONTON FARMS is special for some in the community, especially because of the donations of equipment, time, and money made to the organization in South Dallas. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is the newly-elected representative for
Floydada Little League Team Places Second in All Star Tournament
POST, TX – The Floydada Juniors Baseball team competed in the District 38 Little League All Stars tournament in Post this past week. They started their tournament by winning their first two games against Tahoka and Post.
Floyd County Commissioners Meeting in Regular Session Today
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet in regular session this morning to discuss law enforcement salary increases as required by SB-22 and roofs on the Courthouse/AgriLife Building. Though no action will be taken, the Court will
Carl’s Cogitations: When Disaster Strikes
I am sitting down to write this article the day following the terrible calamity that befell the community of Matador; occurring on the heels of the destruction of the same nature which struck Perryton. And on the
Lockney’s Minor All Star Team Plays in Championship at All Star Tournament
SLATON, TX- The Lockney Little League was represented in the District 38 Little League All Star tournaments with their major and minor teams. The Lockney Minor All Star team started their tournament in Slaton against Post on
Teresa Bigham (Lockney)
Teresa (Lamb) Bigham, age 52, of Lockney, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Lockney Methodist Church. Visitation
Floydada Little League Summer Baseball and Softball Camps
FLOYDADA, TX – Join the Floydada Little League and Bass Bombers Baseball and Softball for their Summer camps. The two day softball camp will begin on Monday, June 26, and will be held at the Floydada Little
Four Dead in Matador After Wednesday Night Tornado
MATADOR, TX – Four are dead this morning in neighboring Motley County after a tornado hit the county on Wednesday evening. Just after 8:00 pm, a storm moving southeast produced a tornado that hit the west side
Ty Smith Live From The Backroom With Remington Ricketts
LUBBOCK, TX – 15-year old Ty Smith joins Remington Ricketts Live From The Backroom to talk about what life as a young musician is like as well as being a traveling billiards player. Ty Smith is a
Former Lockney Resident Named OSU’s Dean of Agriculture
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – A former Lockney resident will move closer to home. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the head of the Agricultural Economics Department at Purdue University, and I will miss
American Farm Bureau Federation President Encourages Local Involvement
WASHINGTON, DC – When were you last upset with or frustrated by government action or inaction? “It is our job, as businessmen, to take care of our business, and not all of our business is inside the
2023 Floydada Little League All Stars Tournaments in Action
LUBBOCK COUNTY, TX – The Floydada Little League Association has been represented across West Texas this past week with the Little League All Stars tournaments taking place. The Coach Pitch All Stars defeated Slaton in their first
Hembree Takes the Reigns as Whirlwinds Head Basketball Coach
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds have hired their new basketball coach for the 2023–2024 season. Plainview native Karson Hembree was named the head coach for the Whirlwinds on Monday. Hembree graduated from Plainview in 2014 and
Floydada Fire Department Receives $5500 from Recent Fundraiser
FLOYDADA, TX – A recent fundraiser helped to raise $5,500 to benefit the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). Lane Garvin of Silverton won a Limited Edition John Deere Gun Safe in a raffle, raising some funds. The
Lack of Consistent Trash Collection Plaguing Floydada Citizens
FLOYDADA, TX – Local residents have expressed frustration with the city’s lack of consistent trash service. Elected representatives will discuss and possibly take action on the problem at tonight’s monthly City Council meeting. The city contracts trash
Lady Winds Awarded With Selections into All-State Team
FLOYDADA, TX – Three members of the Floydada Lady Winds have been selected into the 2023 Texas Girls Coaches Association 2A Softball All-State Team. The TGCA is one of the largest associations of coaches in the United
Floydada Whirlwind Athletic Booster Club’s Golf Tournament
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwind Athletic Booster Club is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, July 10th, at 9:30 a.m at the Floydada Country Club. The signup fee is $75 per person or $300 for a
Patsy Patrick (Plainview)
Patsy Lanelle Patrick, 85, of Plainview, took her last earthly breath on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Cremation arrangements were under the care of Lemons Funeral Home. Patsy was born on
Marsha Harmon (Plainview)
Marsha Harmon, 64, of Plainview, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. A memorial service for Ms. Harmon will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Lemons Funeral Home. Marsha was
Angel Gift Provides Final Financial Resource for Technology
LOCKNEY, TX – On the heels of an anonymous donation of $18,000, the new CT Scan machine at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital has been paid off. During a recent Lockney General Hospital District meeting, CEO Vince DiFranco