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
Banks, Postal Service and Government Offices Closed Today
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Banks, government offices, and the post office will be closed today during Juneteenth. Though Texas has long celebrated the day, two years ago, President Joe Biden signed proclaimed the day a Federal Holiday.
Farm Bill Update from House Agriculture Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, DC – “We’re rounding first base,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15) said Wednesday, on the way to scoring a new farm bill in Congress this year. Thompson serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and leads
Carl’s Cogitations: The Father’s Role
It is that time of year when the thoughts of many turns to honor and remember fathers. Many will give cards and gifts, and some will go to their dad’s favorite restaurant, and still, others will visit
Seven Sentence Sermon: What is the cost?
How much money do you have in your pocket right now, and would you give it all to a stranger just walking by, with no questions asked? I saw Mary walking in a park with a sign
Judy Lloyd (Floydada)
Judy Chappell Lloyd, 65, of Floydada, passed away on June 12, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Floydada Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Floyd County
New Produce Stand/Mexican Import Shop Opening Soon
FLOYDADA, TX – Following a request for assistance, a new produce stand/Mexican imports shop will open in the 300 block of South Main. Sally & Ramiro Coss with R&S Trucking own the new business and will open
Golf Tournament Held at Floydada Country Club on June 19
FLOYDADA, TX – The first annual Floyd County Junior Stock Show Association Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 19, at the Floydada Country Club. The tournament will be $100 per person, $400 for a
Arrington Talks Budget and Future of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past three years, Floyd County farmers and ranchers have received emergency assistance from Congress through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). How will emergency aid be dealt with, especially as the
Carl’s Cogitations: Nothing to Read Here
Between this weekly column, the weekly radio show Sunday mornings at nine on 106.1 FLIP FM, Sunday morning class at 9:30, the sermon for Sunday morning worship at 10:30, the sermon for most Sunday evening services at
Seven Sentence Sermon: Focus
Do you know the top reasons why former church members have left the congregation? Two years ago, there was an informal study in our communities where some non-attenders were asked why they left, and the top reason
Floydada Little League All Stars Rosters
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Little League All Stars tournaments are taking place this weekend, and listed are those who were selected to represent. Floydada Twisters: Minor Kid Pitch Softball Lexi De Los Santos Alithia Rae Cooper Parker
City of Floydada Attacking Mosquitoes with Aerial Force
FLOYDADA, TX – With more than six inches of rainfall over the last few weeks, the mosquito population has exploded across the region. On Friday, the city of Floydada will initiate aerial spraying to get the situation
Little League Teams Continue Winning Ways at Tri-County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A few Floyd County Little League teams are still playing in the Tri-County tournament this week. The Floydada Twisters are a Minor league softball team and, after defeating Crosbyton 15-2 on Wednesday, are
Little League All Stars Prepares for 2023 Tournament
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The District 38 Little League All-Star Tournaments will be held on June 16 across the West Texas region. Teams from both the Floydada and Lockney Little Leagues will be participating. Baseball – Host
Plains Baptist Camp Searching for Workers This Summer
RIO BLANCO CANYON, TX – Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center (PBC) needs dining hall staff and volunteers to help with the 2023 summer camp season. In most cases, room and board can be provided for volunteers
Lady Winds Selected into 2023 All District Team
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 District 3-2A All District Team has been released, with members of the Floydada Lady Winds being selected. Freshman Alli Hernandez – All District 1st Team Pitcher Freshman Kyra Segura – All
Twelve Boys of Summer Receive District 3-2A Recognition
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A dozen baseball players from Lockney and Floydada were recognized recently by coaches in District 3-2A. Lockney sophomore Dyllan Thiebaud was named Offensive MVP for 2023. First-team players include Derrik Suerez (Floydada) for
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Seven Calls During May
FLOYDADA, TX – Volunteer firefighters were called out seven times during May (2023), with two calls to help spot severe weather. With the threat of tornadic activity on May 22nd and May 23rd, crews were posted across
Carl’s Cogitations: Ephesians 4:11-16
And He Himself (Christ) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some shepherds, and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
Seven Sentence Sermon: ‘Til I Want No More
“Fill my cup, Lord I lift it up, Lord Come and quench this thirsting of my soul Bread of Heaven, feed me ’til I want no more Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole”
May Rains Helping to Alleviate Drought Across County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – May 2023 will be remembered as the third wettest May in the past 25 years. In an effort to begin breaking a drought, the county received 6.22″ of moisture over the month –
Former Whirlwind Places Top-20 in Shot Put Championship
PUEBLO, CO – Former Floydada Whirlwind Luke Holcombe, now competing for West Texas A&M University, participated in the shot put event in the 2023 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships. As one of only three sophomores
Floyd County Public Records
FLOYD COUNTY – The records contained herein consist of public notices, court, and other public information that attorneys, sales professionals, and business people find useful. Floyd County Clerk Marriage Licenses Returned: Alfredo G. Garcia and Cara D.
Compton and Emert Accepting Leadership Positions at FCISD
FLOYDADA, TX – Two familiar faces are taking new leadership roles within Floydada Collegiate ISD. J.R. Compton will be entering his third year as head football coach for the Whirlwinds but has also added the duties of
Reflections on Memorial Day Weekend in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – This past Monday, Veterans Memorial Park in Lockney hosted a gathering of Veterans and citizens to unite to pay respect and remember those who served our great country and made the ultimate sacrifice. But
Floyd County Old Settlers Wrap Up Another Reunion
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Old Settlers Reunion is in the books following a wet weekend in Floyd County. Here’s a link to the sights from this year’s event on the Courthouse Square. Floyd County Old Settlers
Carl’s Cogitations: The Ultimate Sacrifice
On the last Monday of May a vast number of individuals residing within the United States of America gather at the homes of friends and family or together at some public venue to enjoy each other’s company
Seven Sentence Sermon: Thumbless Leaders
Do you ever stop to appreciate how valuable our thumbs are? Experts say the thumb accounts for 40 to 50 percent of all hand usage. Occasionally, surgeons can replace a thumb with a big toe, allowing an
Burks and Reyes March Into History Last Night
FLOYDADA, TX – As two students walked the stage at graduation last night, not only were they capping the end of their high school careers, but they were also becoming the first graduates of the Floydada Collegiate