Dickie “Dick” Allen Barton (Plainview)
Dick Barton, 82, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 7, 2023, at 11 am at Grace Methodist Church in Plainview. A private family burial will be held
Texas Country’s Remi Mae Live From The Backroom
LUBBOCK, TX – It’s not often you hear the name Remi and your first thought might be it’s short for Remington, but for Texas Country/Red Dirt artist Remi Mae, that’s not the case. However, it was a
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: Billy M. Fulton and Jodie Mcguire
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Observed Locally
FLOYDADA, TX – Spring cleaning is defined as “a thorough cleaning of a house or room,” and though normally associated with homes, Payne Pharmacy is encouraging Floyd County residents to focus on cleaning out all medicine cabinets.
Lady Horns Seek District Win Against Sundown on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (9-11, 0-6) will host the Sundown Roughettes on Tuesday in a district game. The Lady Horns fell to Hale Center 12-4 in their last game on Saturday. On Saturday, the
Longhorns Host District Baseball on Tuesday Against Olton
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will battle the Olton Mustangs on Tuesday in a district game. The Longhorns were victorious in their last game against Hale Center, 8-6. Olton defeated Ralls 15-3 on Saturday. The first
Lady Winds Battle For Top Spot Against Lady Rabbits
RALLS, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (19-4, 8-0) hope to keep their district win streak alive against the Ralls Lady Rabbits (17-4, 6-0) on Tuesday. The Lady Winds defeated the Sudan Nettes 19-5 on Saturday. In
Whirlwinds in Action on Tuesday for District Baseball
RALLS, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (5-13, 2-4) will travel to Ralls on Tuesday to battle the Jackrabbits in district play. The Whirlwinds were victorious 8-4 in their last game against Sudan. The Jackrabbits fell 15-3 to
Bellamy Brothers Headline Annual Floyd County Friends Gala
MUNCY, TX – Do “Lovers Live Longer”? Apparently, their musical careers do. The song, written and performed by David Bellamy and his brother Howard, hit number 3 on the Billboard Country Charts in 1980 and is not
Chairman of the House Budget Committee Sees Pumpkins
WASHINGTON, DC – Punkin Capital U.S.A. received recognition recently on Capitol Hill. Last month, Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ryan Crowe met with Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), representing Floyd County in the U.S. House. Rather than
Carl’s Cogitations: Entering the Covenant (Part 3)
Over the past several weeks we have explored how God operates through covenants, what a covenant is, and how we are currently under the final and everlasting covenant of reconciliation that was purchased with the blood of
Seven Sentence Sermon: Wanna Dunk?
One of the most exciting things about watching basketball, especially at the high school and college level, is when a player completes a massive slam dunk. The feat is amazing because unless you are seven-plus feet tall,
Lady Horns Seek Revenge Against Lady Owls on Saturday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will play the Hale Center Lady Owls in district action on Saturday. The Lady Horns fell to Hale Center on Tuesday, 10-9. The first pitch for the varsity game will
Longhorns Host District Game against Owls on Saturday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will play host to the Hale Center Owls on Saturday in a district game. The first pitch for the varsity will be at 11:00 a.m., with the JV to follow. Live
Lady Winds On The Road for District Play on Saturday
SUDAN, TX – The #8 Floydada Lady Winds (18-4, 7-0) will look to keep their perfect district record alive against Sudan (7-12, 3-4) on Saturday. The Lady Winds were victorious on Tuesday against the Nettes 14-3. First
Whirlwinds Seek to Sweep the Hornets on Saturday
SUDAN, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (4-13, 1-4) will travel on Saturday to play the Sudan Hornets (7-7, 2-3) in a district game. The Whirlwinds were victorious in their last game on Tuesday against Sudan, 14-13. The
Intentional Investing: PEPSICO
“No one ever got fired by recommending Pepsico.” That is a quote Jim Cramer was told when he worked at Goldman Sachs. I find it interesting because while Pepsico (PEP) may not skyrocket and make you rich
Floydada Little League Season Begins With 15 Games
FLOYDADA, TX – The first pitch of the 2023 season for the Floydada Little League Association will be thrown out Saturday, with 15 games scheduled. Opening ceremonies begin at 1:00 pm, although there are three games prior
Lady Horns Defeated in Close District Game Against Lady Owls
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (9-10, 0-5) traveled to face the Hale Center Lady Owls on Tuesday in a district game. The Lady Horns would strike first, going up 6-0 in the first two
#8 Lady Winds Continue District Perfection on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #8 Floydada Lady Winds (18-4, 7-0) played host to the Sudan Nettes (7-10, 3-3) in a district game on Tuesday. The Lady Winds were down 1-0 heading into the bottom of the second,
Whirlwinds Hold Off Late Rally to Secure First District Win
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (4-12, 1-4) hosted the Sudan Hornets (7-7, 2-3) in a district game on Tuesday. Sudan would strike first in the top of the third inning, going up 2-0. Floydada would rally
Granddaughter of L.G. Wilson Opens Local Law Firm
FLOYDADA, TX – Forty years after her grandfather left Floyd County, Taryn Minter opened her solo law practice (August 1, 2022) in the community that still reveres his name. L.G. Wilson was a legendary coach who led
Young Floydada Ballers Battled in Hub Court Tournament
LUBBOCK, TX – A Floydada 5th and 6th-grade boys basketball team competed in the Hub Court Basketball Tournament over the weekend with teams from Dimmitt, Bovina, Borden County, Texico, Olton, Slaton, and Abernathy. With games starting on
Longhorns Face Owls in District Game on Tuesday
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will play the Hale Center Owls (3-10, 2-4) in a district game on Tuesday. The Longhorns were defeated by River Road 16-0 in their last game. The Owls lost to
Lady Horns Travel for District Softball on Tuesday
HALE CENTER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (9-9. 0-4) will travel to face the Hale Center Lady Owls on Tuesday. The Lady Horns were victorious 24-14 in their last game against Petersburg. The Lady Owls were
Lady Winds Battle Nettes in District Action on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (17-4, 6-0) will host the Sudan Nettes (7-10, 3-3) in a district game on Tuesday. The Lady Winds were victorious in their last game against Sundown 16-10. The Nettes defeated
Whirlwinds Look to Bounce Back Against Sudan
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-12, 0-4) will host the Sudan Hornets (7-6, 2-2) in a district game on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were defeated in their last game against Olton, 14-9. The Hornets were victorious 12-7
Diaz and Moore Reelected to Floydada School Board
FLOYDADA, TX – Due to a lack of candidates for the upcoming May election, the Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees canceled the election declaring the unopposed candidates Gracie Diaz and Randy Moore, elected Thursday night. Diaz,
Carl’s Cogitations: Entering the Covenant (Part 2)
In the last article presented in this column, we conducted a brief examination of Hebrews 9:11-28. In this examination, it was noted how Jesus, the testator of the new covenant of reconciliation, had to offer Himself as
Garcia and Garza Crowned Prom King and Queen
PLAINVIEW, TX – On Saturday night at the Starlight Gala, Floydada Collegiate High School Seniors Anthony Garcia and Kaley Garza was named Prom King and Queen. The evening included a list of awards from Most Beautiful to