Audit reports show FCISD financially healthy
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Collegiate Independent School District is making the grade when it comes to money. On Tuesday night the district learned they had received a ‘clean audit opinion’ and an ‘A’ rating from the state
Lady Winds Win Big Against Crosbyton
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Crosbyton Chiefettes on Tuesday night, and the Lady Winds were victorious 65-28. The Lady Winds were able to capitalize off of multiple Chiefette turnovers to help generate their
Volunteer Firefighters Get Break With One October Run
FLOYDADA, TX – Last month, only one fire was reported to the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). According to the end-of-month survey, units responded to a cotton burr fire east of town on FM 784 near Sandhill.
Intentional Investing: Brookfield Asset Management
Some companies seem to do it all. Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is one such company, and it intrigues me. BAM is a Canada-based company that is an alternative asset manager focusing on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure,
Incumbents loom large on Floyd County ballots
FLOYDADA – With none of the uncontested local races needing to be reported to the state, Floyd County voters overwhelmingly approved the return of the incumbent Republican candidates on one federal and multiple statewide elections Tuesday night.
Lockney PD to hire 3rd officer, Council hears new bank plan
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Police Department will soon expand to employ three full-time officers. The Lockney City Council approved the hiring of a third full-timer Tuesday morning as part of their special called meeting. The new officer, who
The Whirlwinds Face Panhandle in First Round Matchup
CANYON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (6-4, 3-2) will battle against the Panhandle Panthers (8-2, 4-1) Friday night in the first round of the 2A Division I playoffs. With one of the best offenses in the state,
Lockney Loses Grocery Store as Lowe’s Shutters Foodjet
LOCKNEY, TX – For the first time in modern history, residents here will no longer have a grocery store. On Saturday, Foodjet, owned by Lowe’s Markets in Littlefield, locked the doors for the last time at 211
Lady Horns Hope to Keep Momentum Against Springlake-Earth
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will host Springlake-Earth on Tuesday to play in a non-district game. Last week, Lockney battled in a tough game against Tahoka, pulling out the win 48-31. The JV girls will
Lady Winds Look To Rebound Against Crosbyton
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds host Crosbyton on Tuesday night for a non-district matchup. Last week, the Lady Winds fell to Sundown, 49-36. The JV girls will start at 5:00 p.m. The Varsity girls will
Carl’s Cogitations: Four Keys to Life’s Power
Oops…if you felt like something was missing, that is because it was. The following should have been in included two weeks ago in this serious, but due to an oversight on my part got out of sequence.
Labor Unions Holding Railroads in Check
WASHINGTON, DC – A potential rail strike looms at a second labor union that failed to approve an agreement with the nation’s freight railroads. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) joined the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Whirlwinds Fall to Mustangs in Final District Game
OLTON, TX – Friday nights district matchup between Floydada and Olton would determine who goes into the postseason as the second seed. The Whirlwinds came out scoring first thanks to an 18-yard touchdown run from Andres Mendoza,
Lockney Longhorns Finish Season Against Bovina
BOVINA, TX – The Longhorns (2-8, 1-4) traveled to Bovina to play the Mustangs (4-6, 3-2) in a crucial district game that determined the rest of the season for Lockney. Halfway through the first quarter, Lockney’s quarterback,
Floyd County Teams Finish the Regular Season
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Both Floyd County teams will wrap up district play this week as Lockney travels to Bovina and Floydada travels to Olton. The Lockney Longhorns (2-7, 1-3) are on the road against the Bovina
FCHS Student Council Honors Veterans
FLOYDADA, TX – On Friday, November 11, the Floydada Collegiate High School Student Council is creating a program to honor Floyd County’s veterans. The program will take place at the Floydada Performing Arts Auditorium at 10:00 a.m.
Lockney Junior High Ends Football Season Tuesday Against Bovina
LOCKNEY, TX- The Lockney Shorthorns finished their season on Tuesday as they were defeated by the Bovina Mustangs, 24-6. Some of those Lockney athletes will now shift their focus from the football field to the basketball court.
Intentional Investing: Verizon Communications
The market punishes any company’s stock that does not exceed earning and sales expectations. This is nothing new, but it seems more pronounced these days with rising interest rates, high inflation, and the possibility of a recession.
Duane Alan Reeves (Plainview)
Duane Alan Reeves went to be with Jesus on October 25, 2022, at 77. Born in Floydada, TX, on November 18, 1944, to the late Grady and Cleo Reeves; he now reunites with his parents; brother, Gary
Jessica Irlas (Floydada)
Jessica Irlas, age 31, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Floydada, with Tobias Gonzales, Sr., officiating. Visitation
Beverly Holifield (Hereford)
Beverly Holifield, age 88, of Hereford, formerly of Lockney, passed away Friday, October 29, 2022. The funeral Service will be at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Visitation will be before
Lockney Junior High to Play Final Game Against Bovina
LOCKNEY, TX – Tuesday will be the final district game for the Lockney Shorthorns as they are at home against the Bovina Mustangs. The game was moved to Tuesday, November 1 and will start at 5 p.m.
Floydada Lady Winds Travel For Last Scrimmage
TURKEY. TX – On Tuesday, the Lady Winds will participate in their final scrimmage on their schedule against the Valley Lady Patriots. The JV will begin play at 5:00 pm, with the varsity girls to follow after.
Lady Horns Get Prepared For Season With Final Scrimmage
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will host Dimmitt as they will play their final scrimmage before starting the regular season. The JV for both teams will start at 5:00 pm with the varsity to follow
Additional Floyd County Grand Jury indictments unsealed
FLOYDADA – An additional six indictments have been released from the Floyd County Grand Jury’s October 13 hearing. The charges are listed below with the defendant’s bond amount in parenthesis. MORE: Floyd County Grand Jury hands down
FUMC Lockney Harvest Festival set for Saturday
LOCKNEY – If you’re wanting to get a jump on Thanksgiving and celebrate the Harvest season, Lockney’s First Methodist Church invites you to come join them Saturday. The church, located at 102 W. Poplar in Lockney, is
Floydada Battles in District Play for Second Place Finish
OLTON, TX- On Friday night, the Whirlwinds (6-3,3-1) have the chance to claim second place in the district as they travel to take on the Olton Mustangs (6-3,2-2). The Mustangs gained the win over Tahoka last Friday
Longhorns Look to Keep the Season Alive Against Mustangs
BOVINA, TX – Lockney’s final district game of the season has been moved to Thursday night at 7:00 pm in Bovina. With a win over Bovina (3-6,2-2), the Longhorns (2-7,1-3) can claim the fourth position in the
Trunk or Treat Draws Variety of Costumed Kids
FLOYDADA, TX – Ghosts and goblins, superheroes, princesses, and a variety of other uniquely dressed kids strutted around the Floyd County Courthouse on Sunday afternoon as part of the annual Trunk or Treat event. Community members offered
Carl’s Cogitations: A Little Self Reflection
Last week we concluded our exploration of the keys to obtaining contentment. At the conclusion of that article, I said that I would present a method of examining all the issues set before you in life in