Whirlwinds Looking For New Coach to Continue Tradition
FLOYDADA, TX – Following an appearance in the Class 2A Region I championship game in Levelland this season, Floydada Head Boys Basketball Coach Eddie Walker is taking his fast-paced play to East Texas. Walker submitted his resignation
Recent Rainfall Leads to Lifting of Burn Ban
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – For the first time since last August, portions of the county have received five inches of rainfall in a month. According to the latest Texas Tech Mesonet, Aiken has recorded 5.33″ of rainfall
New Teachers and Staff Hired by Floydada ISD
FLOYDADA, TX – There will be a few new faces throughout the Floydada Collegiate school district. The FCISD Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of Rhanda Emery – FCHS principal Sarah Davis – FCHS family and
Bandy Stepping Down After Three Decades in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – After 14 years as Athletic Director for Floydada Collegiate ISD, Todd Bandy is stepping down. The Friona native became a head football coach in Brady in 2002, spending four years at the helm of
Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A handful of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued by the National Weather Service in Lubbock on Tuesday evening as a line of storms dumped a blanket of moisture across the drought-stricken area. Mother
Volunteers Needed for Flag Placement at Lockney Cemetery
LOCKNEY, TX – Originally launched in 1868 to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War, today, Memorial Day is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while
Life Long Dream Becomes Reality for Floydada’s De Leon
FLOYDADA, TX – “I will forever be grateful for her mentorship and advice that has helped me build my business into what it is today,” says Lindsey De Leon, owner of Twenty•One Beauty Salon & Barbershop, the
Ellison Returning to Area, Named Petersburg Elementary Principal
PETERSBURG, TX – An alum of Lockney High School will be closer to home after recently accepting a job offer from Petersburg ISD. Krista (Rasco) Ellison will be the new Principal at Petersburg Elementary. The daughter of
Floydada Native to Represent at Division II National Championship
PUEBLO, CO – Former Floydada Whirlwind Luke Holcombe has qualified for the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship, which takes place on May 25–27. Holcombe won the gold medal at the state meet in
Floyd County’s Adams, Hernandez, Trevino, and Thiebaud Graduate
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Four students from Lockney and Floydada recently received diplomas. Maykala Sky Hernandez of Lockney graduated from Texas Tech University on May 12, 2023, with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Astrophysics.
Emery Named New Floydada Collegiate High School Principal
FLOYDADA, TX – A Lockney native is returning to Floyd County. Rhanda (Hickerson) Emery has been hired as the new Principal at Floydada Collegiate High School, replacing the retiring Dara Ware. After spending the past four years
Carl’s Cogitations: The Bride of Christ
I had the honor recently of officiating my eldest child’s wedding. Weddings are always a very solemn, sobering, and joyous occasion. Witnessing the union of two individuals under the covenant of marriage. Yes, I used the term
FFA Members Compete in Area I Speaking Contest
CANYON, TX – FFA members from the Texas Panhandle and South Plains gathered for the Area I Convention on Wednesday. Members have the opportunity to compete in a wide variety of contests, and with almost 10,400 current
Floydada School Board Meeting in Regular Session Tonight
FLOYDADA, TX – As the school year winds down, plans are already underway for the next year with the hiring of teachers and staff by the Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees. In a regular monthly meeting
Burks Named Valedictorian for FCHS Class of 2023
FLOYDADA, TX – Lailah Burks will lead the Floydada Collegiate High School Class of 2023 to graduation as the top-ranking student and Valedictorian, while Devin Reyes has earned the title of Salutatorian. Behind Burks and Reyes, the
Floyd County Graduates Six from West Texas A&M
(UPDATED) CANYON, TX – Six Floyd County students received their diplomas Saturday during the Commencement ceremonies at West Texas A&M University. Maria Louisa Zavala from Lockney received her Master of Science from the Paul Engler College of
Local Restaurant Receives Incentives for Replacing Air Conditioning
FLOYDADA, TX – One restaurant will be more comfortable this summer following a $5,000 incentive from the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC). During last week’s monthly meeting, EDC Board members approved the funding for replacing air conditioning
Donald W. “Don” Payne (Floydada)
Don Wayne Payne was suddenly called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023. A Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada, with
Linda Jackson (Floydada)
Linda Myrick Jackson, 74, of Floydada, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The family has requested a private Graveside Service. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.- 8:00
Lynn Ray Smith (Lockney)
Lynn Ray Smith, age 89, of Lockney, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. A memorial will be held at the West College & 3rd Church of Christ in Lockney on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at 11:00
Strong Month for Physical Therapy Visits at Mangold
LOCKNEY, TX – Solid volumes in March were reported at Cogdell Clinic in Lockney, while the pace was slower for the WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital. That was what the Lockney General Hospital District’s Board of Directors heard
Seven Sentence Sermon: Overwhelmed?
There are times in our life when we have to deal with pain, disappointment, loss, shame, and grief. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what to pray for? King David faced similar challenges in the Old
Social Media Post Leads to Arrest of Juvenile
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A post on Snapchat, a social media site, led to the arrest of a male juvenile on Wednesday morning in Lockney. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Paul Raissez received information
Floyd County Farmer Leads Influential Cotton Industry Group
LOCKNEY, TX – Little did he know over 20 years ago that one day he would be the President of one of the most influential agricultural organizations in the country, but today Martin Stoerner has enjoyed the
Toni Leynett Robertson (Lubbock)
Toni Leynett (Marlar) Robertson passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. A service to celebrate her 60 years of life will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel in Lubbock,
Isidro Sanchez (Floydada)
Isidro (Penny) Sanchez Sr., 74, of Floydada, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Plainview, TX. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Floydada, with
Dortha Outlaw (Floydada)
Dortha Lee Outlaw of Floydada passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 80. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Floydada Cemetery with Gary Boles officiating. Dortha was
Glenda K. Kemp (Floydada)
Glenda Kay (Edwards) Kemp of Floydada passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lubbock, after overcoming many medical obstacles over the past few years. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 1, 2023. Glenda was born
Full Dumpsters Around Floydada Creating Trash Collection Concerns
FLOYDADA, TX – Residents have been expressing concerns about overflowing trash from dumpsters around the city, with some containers not seeing service in three weeks. The City of Floydada contracts trash collection with South Plains Waste Service,
Marks, McLaughlin, and Reyes Win Seats in Election
LOCKNEY, TX – Residents went to the polls over the weekend to elect three community members as “At Large” representatives to the Lockney City Council. Ed Marks and Rosio Reyes received the majority of the votes (97