Floydada Reschedules District Game Against Smyer to Thursday
SMYER, TEXAS – Floydada’s district game against Smyer has been moved to Thursday due to possible weather concerns. The times for Thursday’s games at Smyer are as follows: 4:00 p.m. JV girls 5:00 p.m. JV boys 6:15
Floydada Mother Dies in Two-Vehicle Wreck on Ice
(STORY UPDATED at 12:24 pm) IDALOU, TX – 22-year-old Hanna Hernandes of Floydada died on Monday morning east of Idalou on US 62/82 in a two-vehicle collision. Hernandes graduated from Floydada High School in 2020. A preliminary
Fitzwater steps down as Lockney Police Chief
LOCKNEY – Casey Fitzwater, the first chief of Lockney’s recently re-incorporated police department, has stepped down from his role leading the organization. Fitzwater, named chief when the department was brought back in the fall of 2021, remains
Lady Horns Seek Victory Against Ralls Lady Rabbits
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (19-10, 6-5) look to get back in the win column this week against the Ralls Lady Rabbits (6-18, 1-10) as they play in a district game on Tuesday. The Lady
Longhorns Look to Rebound Against Jackrabbits on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (11-2, 3-6) look to rebound this week against the Ralls Jackrabbits (4-20, 2-7) as they battle in district play on Tuesday night. The Longhorns fell in their last game to the
District Game for Lady Winds in Smyer Against Lady Cats
SMYER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (15-11, 6-5) will battle the Smyer Lady Cats (6-23, 0-11) in district action on Tuesday. The Lady Winds won their district game on Friday against Lockney, 47-42. Smyer was defeated
Whirlwinds Travel to Play Bobcats in District Game
SMYER, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (26-5, 8-1) will travel to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-21, 3-6) in district action on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds were victorious in their last game against the Lockney Longhorns, 115-45. The
Floydada’s Little Dribblers Tip-Off 2023 Basketball Season
FLOYDADA, TX – Though March Madness is still a month away, a different type of madness tipped off in Whirlwind Gym over the weekend: Little Dribblers. There are 21 teams with 183 kids participating in youth basketball
Winter Storm Mara Offers Freezing Precipitation to Region
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Slick roads greeted drivers across the county on Monday as Winter Storm Mara brought the first of possibly three freezing precipitation events for this week. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office reported no accidents
Lady Winds Edge Out Lady Horns in Close District Game
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) and Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) battled in a district game on Friday. In the first quarter, both teams struggled to get things rolling offensively, but it was
Longhorns Fall to #14 Whirlwinds in District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) hosted the Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) for a district matchup on Friday. From the opening tip, the Whirlwinds were able to jump out in front of Lockney and
Carl’s Cogitations: Is The Bible Final?
Over the course of many past weeks stretching back to the close of last year, this column has provided points to support that the Bible is divinely inspired and that what that divine source desired to communicate
Seven Sentence Sermon: Are You a Pebble or a Rock?
Wandering outside the other day, I noticed something interesting in the parking lot. Every time I had walked across the area in the past, I ignored the layer of gravel and the differences in each piece of
Lady Winds and Lady Horns Face Off in District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) and Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) will battle in a crucial district game on Friday. The Lady Winds won their last game over New Deal 54–37. The Lady
Floyd County District Battle on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) will host the Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) for a district matchup on Friday. Lockney won their last game against Smyer 61–48. Floydada was victorious in their last game
Lady Winds Win Over New Deal on Wednesday
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (14-11, 5-5) played the New Deal Lady Lions (13-14, 4-6) in a district matchup on Wednesday. It was a slow start offensively for the Lady Winds, as New Deal
Battle of Ranked Teams Ends With Whirlwinds Victorious
NEW DEAL, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (25-5, 7-1) traveled to play the #15-ranked New Deal Lions (17-7, 5-3) on Wednesday. From the opening tip, the Whirlwinds were able to apply pressure to the Lions and
Lady Horns Win Back-to-Back District Games
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (19-9, 6-4) played the Smyer Lady Cats (6-22, 0-10) on Wednesday in a district matchup. Lockney started the first quarter with aggression and was able to gain the lead, 17-10.
Longhorns With Late Game Surge to Win Over Smyer
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (11-11, 3-5) traveled to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-20, 3-5) on Wednesday in a district game. Lockney’s defense held the Bobcats to seven points in the first quarter, and the Longhorns
Ingraham and West Texas Collective Perform This Weekend
LOCKNEY, TX – Live music returns to Floyd County this weekend. Charlie Ingraham will be on stage Friday night at the Old Maroon Saloon (615 U.S. 70 next to Dollar General), and West Texas Collective will perform
Farmers and Ranchers Gather for Annual Crop Conference
MUNCY, TX – Despite cold temperatures and snow on the ground Wednesday, more than 200 attended the 2023 Caprock Crops Production Conference at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center. The event, hosted by the Floyd and Crosby
Intentional Investing: INVESCO PREFERRED ETF
Preferred stocks have been under pressure for the last year. They move similar to bonds when interest rates change. Higher rates usually mean a lower share price for preferred stocks. Preferred stocks are a hybrid between a
Lady Horns District Game Against Smyer Moved to Wednesday
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (18-9, 5-4) will play the Smyer Lady Cats (6-21, 0-9) on Wednesday in a district matchup. In their game on Friday, the Lady Horns were victorious over the New Deal
Weather Causes Longhorns Game to be Moved to Wednesday
SMYER, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (10-11, 2-5) will travel to play the Smyer Bobcats (5-19, 3-4) on Wednesday in a district game. The Longhorns lost to New Deal on Friday, 77–50. In their last game, Smyer
Lady Winds Reschedule Game Against New Deal to Wednesday
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-11, 4-5) will play the New Deal Lady Lions (13-13, 4-5) in a district matchup on Wednesday. The Lady Winds fell to Sudan, 60-56, in their last game on
Whirlwinds Game Moved to Wednesday Due to Weather
NEW DEAL, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (24-5, 6-1) travel to play the #15-ranked New Deal Lions (17-6, 5-2) on Wednesday. The Whirlwinds won their game on Friday over Sudan 116–27. New Deal was victorious over
Floyd County Receives First Winter Snow of 2023
(Updated at 10:20 am) FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A blanket of snow covered the county early this morning as a winter storm moved through the area. Snowplows from the Texas Department of Transportation were ready to roll
Yesterday’s 40-Hour Workweek Morphing Into Tomorrow’s 32-Hour Workweek
AVENTURA, FL – In 1965, the average workweek for production and nonsupervisory workers was 38.6 hours, close to the mythical 40-hour workweek. It’s declined ever since; we are wealthier, says Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, the “Bowtie Economist.” In
Lady Horns Victorious in District Game Against New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (18-9, 5-4) hosted the New Deal Lady Lions (13-13, 4-5) on Friday for a district game. The Lady Horns were able to jump out to an early lead against the
Longhorns Fall Short Against New Deal on Friday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (10-11, 2-5) and the #15 New Deal Lions (17-6, 5-2) battled in a district matchup on Friday. The Lions began the game on a run and would end the first quarter