Lockney’s Anna Hernandez Qualifies for State Powerlifting Meet
SHAMROCK, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns had one member of their team qualify for the state powerlifting meet on March 15th. Senior Anna Hernandez placed 3rd at the regional meet on March 3rd. Hernandez hit the
Lady Horns Battled in Lady Rabbit Invitational in Ralls
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (8-4) were in action at the Lady Rabbit Invitational on March 2-4. There were eight teams competing at the invitational, including Ralls, Denver City, Lockney, Lubbock Cooper, Petersburg, Roosevelt, Sudan,
Lady Winds Claim Third in the FLIP FM Softball Tournament
FLOYDADA, TX – The FLIP FM Softball Tournament was held in Floydada on March 2–4, with a total of ten teams participating. Pools A and B separated the teams into groups of five and would give each
FCISD Students Travel to Compete in Teaching Competition
ROUND ROCK, TX – A group of aspiring teachers from Floyd County traveled last week to compete in 40 high school events, 12 middle school events, 12 special edition events, and six higher education events. The Teach
Four Calls in February for Floydada Fire Fighters
FLOYDADA, TX – Two grass fires, one structure fire, and one electrical short kept firefighters with the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department busy during the last two weeks of February. The first two weeks of the month were
Carl’s Cogitations: The God of the Promise (Part 2)
Last week we began to examine how the God who works through covenants is also the God who works through promises and how He has sown a promise throughout time. This promise came in the form of
Whirlwinds Fall Short in Bid for State Title
LEVELLAND, TX – The New Home Leopards fell behind Floydada early in this Class 2A Regional Championship but found their groove and never looked back en route to a 77-65 win. The victory sends the Leopards to
Seven Sentence Sermon: If Only Others Would Do What Is Right!
I have been on a journey to have a Christ-like love for every person in my life, and though it’s easy to think we love others, to do it consistently – for me – is a challenge.
Wedding Announcement: Colton Covington and Dr. Kallie Barley
Shelby and Amy Barley of Celina, Texas, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Kallie Kate Barley, of Lubbock, Texas, to Mr. Colton Lake Covington of Floydada, Texas. The couple will wed on March
Miguel de la Fuente (Plainview)
Miguel de la Fuente, 63, of Plainview, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with a prayer service starting at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 6,
Liborio Ybarra, Jr. (Floydada)
Liborio Ybarra, Jr., of Floydada, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Floydada. Interment will follow at the
Whirlwinds Heading to Regional Championship Against New Home
LEVELLAND, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will return to the Texan Dome Saturday to play in the Class 2A Region I Championship game. Floydada battled the Reagan County Owls in the Regional Semifinal on Friday to earn
Whirlwinds Topple Reagan County, One Win From State
LEVELLAND, TX – A few days after knocking off the #3 team in the state, Floydada defeated #4 Reagan County, 91-77. The Whirlwinds are now Region I Finalists, and one win from a berth in the State Semifinals
Floydada Coach Celebrates 200th Career Victory on Thursday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds are participating in the FLIP FM Softball Tournament and played three games on Thursday. In their first game, the Lady Winds matched up against the Seagraves Lady Eagles. Floydada was
Floyd County Shooting Sports Team Hosts Rifle Bonanza
MUNCY, TX – Ready. Aim. Fire. More than 60 members of area 4H clubs gathered at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center on Saturday to participate in the 2023 3P Rifle Bonanza. The 3P represents the three
Vernie Moore (Lubbock)
Vernie Doyle Moore, Jr., age 77, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. With Monty Edwards officiating, Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. Vernie
Whirlwind Relays Take Place On Thursday in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Whirlwind Relays will take place in Floydada on Thursday, and the first round of field events will begin at 12:00. Listed below is the order of events that will be held at
No School for Floydada on Friday in Support of Whirlwinds Game
FLOYDADA, TX – There will be no school for Floydada on Friday as the Whirlwinds are playing in the Regional Semifinals against Reagan County in Levelland. The game is at 1:00 p.m. at the Texan Dome at
FLIP FM Softball Tournament Starts on Thursday in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will participate in the FLIP FM Softball Tournament on March 2-4 in Floydada. Floydada will be in Pool B of the tournament along with Palo Duro, Littlefield, Seagraves, and
Lady Horns Softball in Action in Ralls Invitational
The Lady Horns will play two games back-to-back on Thursday, with their first one against Petersburg at 9:00 a.m. and their second against Tahoka at 10:40 a.m. On Saturday, the Lady Horns will play against Sudan at
Intentional Investing: MICROSOFT CORP
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) needs no introduction. If you use a computer, you probably use a Microsoft product in one way or another. They mainly develop, license and support software. Windows, Office 365, Teams, Outlook, and Skype are
Whirlwinds Defeat Farwell on Buzzer Beater to Advance in Playoffs
DIMMITT, TX – The #11 Floydada Whirlwinds (34-5, 14-1) battled the #3 Farwell Steers (28-4, 10-0) in the Regional Quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds would start the game off with a run that would give them the
2023 Junior High Whirlwind Relays Girls Results
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Junior High Whirlwind Relays were held on Monday, and listed below are the 7th and 8th grade girls’ results. 8th Grade Girls Team Results: 1 New Deal 149 2 Floydada 126 3
2023 Junior High Whirlwind Relays Boys Results
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023 Junior High Whirlwind Relays were held on Monday, and listed below are the 7th and 8th grade boys’ results. 8th Grade Boys Team Results: 1 Post 216 2 New Deal 168 3
Whirlwinds Prepare for Third Round Matchup Against #3 Farwell
DIMMITT, TX – The #11 Floydada Whirlwinds (33-5, 14-1) will face the #3 Farwell Steers (27-4, 10-0) in the Regional Quarterfinals on Tuesday in Dimmitt at 6:30 p.m. The Whirlwinds are coming off an 84-63 victory over
Straight Line Winds Bring Comparisons to Dust Bowl
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – In a matter of minutes on Sunday evening, the skies turned dark, and the wind bellowed as 75 mph winds blew through Floydada and Lockney. Though visibilities across the region were limited throughout
Carl’s Cogitations: The God of the Promise (Part 1)
Last week’s article was titled The God of Covenants, but when considering God’s operational nature through covenant relationships, one must also recognize that God’s covenants are connected to the great promise God has made and fulfilled. I
Whirlwinds Continue Playoff Run with Win Against Stratford
CANYON, TX – The #12 Floydada Whirlwinds (33-5, 14-1) battled against the Stratford Elks (7-12, 3-2) in the Area round of playoffs on Friday night. The Whirlwinds were able to jump out to an early 19-11 lead
Seven Sentence Sermon: Who Needs a Pass?
“Once upon a time, you had it all; you let everybody down; you’re always seventeen in your hometown.” Those are lyrics from a Cross Canadian Ragweed song titled “Seventeen,” which outlines the challenge the singer has with
Lockney is Victorious in Lady Horn Invitational
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns hosted the Lady Horn Invitational on Thursday and Friday. New Home, Petersburg, Memphis, and Lockney were the participating teams in the invitational. The Lady Horns were victorious in their first