Lady Winds Fall to Lady Owls in District Opener
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Hale Center Lady Owls for their first district game of the season. The first quarter was back and forth, but Floydada would hold a one-point lead going into
Lady Winds Begin District Play Against Hale Center
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will begin their district campaign tonight against the Hale Center Lady Owls. The JV game will start at 5:00 p.m. The Varsity will tip off at 6:15 p.m. Randell Sims
The Last Non-District Game for Whirlwinds as they Battle Nazareth
NAZARETH, TX – The #16 2A Floydada Whirlwinds (12-4) travel to play the #6 1A Nazareth Swifts (5-3) in their final game before beginning district play. The JV Boys will tip off at 5:00 p.m. The varsity
Pork Exports Rebound in October, Still Trailing 2021
DENVER, CO – U.S. pork producers are enjoying one of the most significant export increases in more than a year as October data recently released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) show
Future of Inland Waterway Projects Hinges on Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate is expected to take up the annual 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week. Though it rarely has anything to do with agriculture, a bit of wrangling from members of the
Final 2022 Report Offers Disappointing Export Demand Estimates
WASHINGTON, DC – Weaker export demand appears to be pressuring commodity prices as USDA projects lower season-average farm prices for wheat and corn and steady prices for soybeans and cotton. In their December World Agricultural Supply and
Lady Horns Celebrate as Tournament Champions
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lady Horns were in action this weekend as they hosted the Lockney Tournament. Their first-round matchup was against Post. The Lady Horns were able to dominate both sides of the ball, and even
Lockney native flying high with Mean Green
A man who grew up wearing Lockney red now sports Kelly green, but not for his high school’s oldest rival. On Saturday the University of North Texas announced Lockney native Jared Mosley had been tabbed to lead the ‘Mean Green’ as their Athletic Director.
Crowe Accepts Full-time Position as Floydada’s Economic Director
FLOYDADA, TX – What began as a part-time experiment has now turned into a full-time job for Ryan Crowe. The Floydada resident recently accepted the position of Executive Director for the local Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The
Mangold Chooses New Health Benefit Plan for Employees
LOCKNEY, TX – Healthcare workers need healthcare, and those employed by W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital will see a change in 2023. According to CEO Vince DeFranco, the new health benefit plan for employees has three tiers with
Carl’s Cogitations: The Inspired Word (Part 4)
As has been put forth in the preceding articles, the approximately forty men who wrote the writings that comprise the Bible claimed an all-powerful and all-knowing God gave unto them the very words that they wrote. Thus,
Whirlwinds Tested in Close Games at Childress Tournaments
CHILDRESS, TX – The #17 Floydada Whirlwinds are preparing for district action as they participate in the Childress tournament. Their first matchup was against the #12-ranked 3A Wichita Falls City View. The two teams battled closely throughout
Montez Finds Comfort in Slower Pace of Life
LOCKNEY, TX – With nearly 30 million people residing in Texas today, the growth rate for the state has been staggering. Almost four million people have been added to the population (2010 – 2020), and Texas became
23 Lockney Students Place at UIL District Meet
SUDAN, TX – Lockney’s Elementary and Junior High students were impressive at this year’s UIL District meet on Wednesday. 2nd Grade: Yepe Enilyah, Storytelling (5th) Daize Luna, Oral Reading (4th) Beni Walker, Oral Reading (3rd) 3rd Grade:
Floydada Elementary Takes District UIL Championship on Wednesday
SUDAN, TX – Elementary students from A.B. Duncan hoisted a championship on Wednesday following a stellar performance at the annual UIL District Meet. In addition, students from Floydada Collegiate Jr. High also received high marks. 2nd Grade:
Rep. Burrows returns for Floyd County town hall
FLOYDADA – Texas State Representative Dustin Burrows, whose district now includes Floyd County, will be back at the Floyd County Courthouse Monday morning for a town hall meeting. Burrows will speak at 8:30 a.m. during a recess
Despite Fewer Patients in October, ER Treats 196
LOCKNEY, TX – The importance of having an emergency room available in Floyd County is underscored by an average of 6.4 visits per day in October (a total of 196). Vince DeFranco, CEO of Mangold Memorial Hospital
Local Horse Missing, Owners Looking for Safe Return
This 6 year old dapple grey Arabian mare got out and has been roaming around for almost a week now. She started in Abernathy and then made her way to Heckville. As of last night (12/06/22) she
Donald Wittler (Matador)
Donald Joseph Wittler, 78, of Matador, TX, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on December 3rd, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm on Monday,
Lockney Longhorns Fall to Roosevelt Eagles in Close Game
ROOSEVELT, TX- The Lockney Longhorns faced off against the Roosevelt Eagles on Tuesday night in non-district action. The Longhorns and Eagles battled closely, but the difference in this game would come in the second quarter, where the
Lockney Lady Horns Win Big Against Lady Eagles
ROOSEVELT, TX- The Lockney Lady Horns (9-4) traveled to face the Roosevelt Lady Eagles on Tuesday night. The Lady Horns had complete control of this game and dominated the Lady Eagles on both sides of the ball.
#17 Whirlwinds Rematch Littlefield in Non-District Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The #17 ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (10-1) looked to keep their momentum from the New Home tournament on Tuesday night as they battled the Littlefield Wildcats in a non-district game. The Whirlwinds had good pressure
Lady Winds Prepare for District with Matchup Against Littlefield
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lady Winds (5-5) battled against the Littlefield Lady Cats in non-district action on Tuesday. The two teams played an even first half, but at the end of the second quarter, the Lady Cats
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Lockney Shorthorns and Lady Shorthorns Battle Against Ralls
RALLS, TX – The Lockney junior traveled to Ralls to play in district action. 7th Boys: Shorthorns with the win, 47-15. 8th Boys: Shorthorns with a convincing 55-10 win. Girls Red Team: Lockney wins 28–17.
Floydada Junior High Ballers Face New Deal on Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada junior high teams were in district action on Tuesday against New Deal. 7th grade girls: Lady Winds win 24–15. 8th grade girls: Lady Winds get the victory, 31–30. B Team: Lady Winds
‘Elves Workshop’ at Lockney Elementary Friday night
LOCKNEY – The Lockney clothing closet ‘The Outcome’ is holding their second Christmas workshop this week, and are still accepting toy donations for the event. The ‘Elves Workshop’ will take place Friday night at Lockney Elementary: Unwrapped
Lockney Travels to Roosevelt for Non-District Matchup
ROOSEVELT, TX – Lockney will travel to take on Lubbock-Roosevelt on Tuesday as they play in a non-district game. The JV Girls will start the night of games at 4:00 p.m. The JV Boys will begin afterward
Floydada Basketball Against Littlefield on Tuesday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – Both the Whirlwinds and Lady Winds are in action on Tuesday night as they take on Littlefield in a non-district matchup. The JV Girls start at 4:00 p.m., with the JV Boys to follow
Lockney Junior High Travels to Ralls for Monday Night Games
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Shorthorns and Lady Shorthorns are in action Monday night against Ralls. 7th Girls: The game starts at 5:00 p.m. 8th Girls: The game begins at 6:00 p.m. 7th Boys: This game will