Longhorns Battle For Playoff Spot Against Owls
LOCKNEY, TEXAS- The Lockney Longhorns (2-6, 1-2) play a crucial district game against the Hale Center Owls (3-5, 1-2) on Friday. Last week, the Longhorns fell to Ralls 42-13, while the Owls were defeated by Bovina 32-14.
Winds Strive for Perfection in Their Final District Home Game
FLOYDADA, TX- On Friday night, the Floydada Whirlwinds (5-3,2-1) play host to the Post Antelopes (2-6,1-2) for the Winds’ final home game of the season. Both teams look to extend their win streaks as in last week’s
Corn Farmers at Forefront of Mexican Trade Dispute
ST. LOUIS, MO – More fallout continues from the latest announcement from Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that would end imports of corn grown using biotechnology and certain herbicide tools by 2024. The response from U.S.
Domestic Milk Production Increasing to Meet Export Demand
ARLINGTON, VA – After months of decline, U.S. milk production is increasing again to cash in on record-high dairy export demand. According to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), after months of uncertainty about the direction of
Signup Begins This Week for ARC/PLC Elections
WASHINGTON, DC – Signup is underway for two critical safety net programs under the 2018 Farm Bill as USDA issues more than $255 million in payments to producers covered under the programs. ARC (Agriculture Risk Coverage) and
Lubbock-area Has State’s Second-lowest Unemployment Rate
AUSTIN, TX – Unemployment figures for the nation stand at 3.3 percent (in September), down from 3.8 percent last month and 4.6 percent in September of 2021. That rate is slightly better than the rate in Texas,
Mexican President Announces Efforts to Reduce Food Inflation
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Last Wednesday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced steps to reduce the average price of food products in his country by 8 percent, which has U.S. exporters concerned. According to the National
Economist Says Strong Net Farm Income Helping Producers
LAKELAND, FL – Despite rising interest rates and input costs, the 2022 farm economy is experiencing positive growth due to strong net farm income, liquidity, and higher cash rents, according to AgAmerica economist Dr. John Penson, who
Quick Thinking By Cheer Sponsor Saves Student’s Life
ABERNATHY, TX – How quickly can you react to a life-changing situation? For Floydada Collegiate ISD teacher and Cheer Sponsor Tania Pesina, it was a split-second decision that saved the life of student cheerleader Miya Fipps. “I’ll
Early Voting Begins With No Locally-Contested Races
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Early voting begins today in the General Election, with polls open for the next two weeks (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm). In Lockney, voters will cast their ballot at
October Cattle Report Predictable, Markets Hit 7-year High
WASHINGTON, DC – The live cattle market is trading higher based on strong cash market trends, says Oliver Sloup with Blue Line Futures. USDA’s five-area weekly average price is the highest mark the market has seen since
Carl’s Cogitations: The Keys to Peace
Last week we looked at the first two of four keys for obtaining contentment in life that Paul revealed in Philippians 4:4-7. This week we are going to finish our glimpse at these keys for contentment by
Whirlwinds Defend Perfect Record At Home
FLOYDADA,TX – Underneath the Friday night lights, the Whirlwinds (5-3,2-1) claimed the district win over the Tahoka Bulldogs(4-4,1-2) by a score of 42-18. Thanks to a Saul Reyes pick-six late in the first quarter, the Winds took
Longhorns Battled Against Jackrabbits in Week 3 of District Action
RALLS, TX – Lockney (2-6,1-2) traveled thirty miles south to Ralls (6-2,2-1) looking to find their way back into the win column; however, the Jackrabbits proved to be too much as the Longhorns fell Friday night 42-13.
Lockney’s Lucy Dean Record Receives Musical Heritage Award
LUBBOCK, TX – For the past ten decades, Lucy Dean Record has been playing the piano and impacting lives in and out of Floyd County. On Wednesday, the 98-year-old Record received one of the most prestigious awards
Floydada Native Takes Home “Song of the Year” at CMA Texas Awards
LUBBOCK, TX – A song about showing cattle took the Song of the Year honors Tuesday night at the CMA Texas Awards Show. The annual event hosted by the CMA of Texas recognized Floyd County’s Jason Nutt,
Friday Night Lights Shine Bright for Floyd County Teams
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (2-5, 1-1) focus on getting back into the win column this week with their district matchup against Ralls (5-2, 1-1) Friday night. The game will take place in Ralls, and
Whirlwinds Junior High and Junior Varsity Face Tahoka
Floydada’s junior high team kept the game close until late in the 4th quarter, where costly turnovers would ultimately knock the Winds out of the game and lose 42-14. It was a tough night for the JV
Lockney Junior High Battles Ralls in District Play
The Lockney Longhorns junior high team played the Ralls Jackrabbits Thursday night in a district game. The two teams competed in a close game; however, the Jackrabbits came out victorious 16-14. The Longhorns look forward to their
New Season for Lady Winds begins Wednesday with Official Practice
FLOYDADA, TX – Coach Adam Zepeda looks to prepare his team for a new basketball season with the team’s first practice on Wednesday. Last year, the Floydada Lady Winds finished a solid season with an overall record
Lady Horns Prepare for New Season With First Official Practice
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns begin their first official basketball practice today. The team is led by new head coach Stephanee Carrillo. Last year, Lockney’s team went 24-9 overall and 4-4 in district play, finishing
Sidewalk upgrades now underway in Floydada
FLOYDADA – A TxDOT project to replace sidewalks along Highways 70, 62 and FM 784 in Floydada that was slated to begin in July is now underway. Ti-Zack Concrete of Minnesota began tearing out sidewalks along FM
Floydada City Council holds quick October meeting
FLOYDADA – It took 10 minutes between the time Mayor Bobby Gilliland called the meeting to order and Councilwoman Dana Crossland moved to ‘pay all the bills’ for the Floydada City Council to take care of business
Adams Family Leaving FBC Floydada, Joining FBC Hereford
FLOYDADA, TX – For the past four and a half years, Nathan and Ashley Adams have served in the ministry at First Baptist Church, but that chapter of their lives will close in two weeks. Nathan, a
Vera Dean Powell (Liberal)
Vera Dean (Poteet) Powell, age 86, formerly of Floydada, passed away in Liberal, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Primitive Baptist Church. Interment
Darrell Martinez (Livingston)
Darrell Martinez, age 56, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Darrell was born December 7, 1956, in Lockney, Texas, to
James Acie Johnson (Floydada)
James Acie Johnson of Floydada passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. The funeral Service will be 2:00 pm., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Interment will follow at the Floydada Cemetery. Visitation
Lockney Travels to Ralls to Face Jackrabbits in District Matchup
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (2-5, 1-1) are hoping to get back in the win column after losing to Sudan last week 48-21 in district 3-2A(D2) action. Ralls (5-2, 1-1) is looking to do the same,
Floydada Looking To Defend Home Turf Against Tahoka
FLOYDADA, TX – Week 3 of 2-2A(D1) play begins on Friday for the Whirlwinds (4-3, 1-1) as they are at home against the Bulldogs (4-3, 1-1) of Tahoka. Last week, Floydada faced one of the toughest teams
Floyd County Grand Jury hands down 12 indictments
FLOYDADA – A Floyd County Grand Jury handed down a dozen indictments to eleven people from recent criminal cases in the county on Thursday, October 13. The charges are listed below with the defendant’s bond amount in