Former Lockney Gold Star Recipient Rejoining AgriLife Extension
TAHOKA, TX – A former Gold Star Recipient from the Floyd County 4-H Club has become the new Lynn County AgriLife agent for family and community health. Kaci (Mathis) Scott, the daughter of Mike and Ginger Mathis
Lockney ISD board considers adding Head Start program
LOCKNEY – It was a meeting that could be described as the “Era of Good Feelings” by historians. The Lockney ISD board held a jovial meeting Tuesday night with highlights from Lockney’s three principals about how the
Floydada students to experience ‘Shattered Dreams’ this week
FLOYDADA – Thankfully, it will only be a simulation. On Thursday, Floydada Collegiate High School students will see firsthand the aftermath of a drunk driving crash. The crash will involve their friends, and two of them will
Floyd County FSA Office Is Hiring
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office is hiring a full-time Program Technician (PT). The deadline to apply is October 11, 2022. Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the
Alicia Luna (Lockney)
Alicia Luna, 78, of Lockney, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Plainview, Texas. Alicia was born in Hondo, Texas, on June 29, 1944, to Pascual Gonzales and Lelis Lara. She was raised by her grandparents,
Student-led ‘See You At The Pole’ prayer time set for Wednesday morning
FLOYD COUNTY – Students at both Floydada and Lockney High Schools will gather at their respective schools early Wednesday morning to pray. They will pray for their schools, their friends and their teachers as part of a
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Pattern
In last week’s article we concluded exploring what life’s purpose is from the Christian perspective. While having a solid clear description of the profession (Christianity) that an individual will be pursuing is helpful, having a pattern or
Whirlwinds’ 4th Quarter rally comes up short against Hale Center
HALE CENTER – The Floydada Whirlwinds started the 4th Quarter with a touchdown, and were gaining momentum on a deep drive late in the quarter when they were called for a fumble that ended their chances Friday
Longhorns come up short against West Texas Comanches
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Longhorns had stronger rushing numbers, stronger passing numbers and led the time of possession, but in the end were bested in scoring by the West Texas Comanches Friday night 6-12. Xavier Jimenez rushed
Whirlwind JV Team Defeats Hale Center Thursday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – Hale Center took two of three football games from Floydada on Thursday night. The Whirlwind JV team won 20-14, while the Junior High Breezer teams struggled. The 8th-grade team fell to the Owls 20-0,
FEATURE: It All Started Over a Glass of Tea
LUBBOCK, TX – For the past 27 years, listeners to KFLP have heard the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show on the radio following the local football game. How did the program begin, and why is a
Lockney Police to host National Night Out October 4
The following release was submitted by the Lockney Police Department LOCKNEY – Neighborhoods throughout Lockney are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 16 thousand communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.
FCISD reminds community of DPS partnership
The following was published by Floydada Collegiate ISD FLOYDADA – Floydada Collegiate ISD wants the community to be aware of the platform iWatchTexas, a service provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This platform allows you
Tickets on sale for Punkin’ Days dance
The following was published by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture FLOYDADA – Punkin’ Days doesn’t end after the vendors go home! Join the Floydada Chamber of Commerce for a night of dancing in the square.
Now Hiring: Lighthouse Electric
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking qualified applicants for the position of: Lineman or Apprentice Lineman for its office in Memphis, Texas. Experience in line work is desirable, but not mandatory, as Cooperative is willing to train
Utility deposits, reconnect fees to increase for Floydada residents
FLOYDADA – If you live in Floydada and the city disconnects your power or water due to non-payment, you currently have to pay a $15 fee to get services turned back on. But soon, that rate will
Lockney expects to end FY 2022 in the black
LOCKNEY – As long as everything stays as it currently is, the City of Lockney will end the fiscal year roughly $64,000 under budget. That’s welcome news to City Manager Buster Poling, but he’s cautiously optimistic about
Barbara Sue Lee (Plainview)
Barbara “Sudie” Flake Lee, 79, of Plainview, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Plainview First Assembly, with Rev. Nelson Gonzalez
Tracy Webb (Lockney)
Tracy Lee Webb, age 60, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 18, 2022. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Floydada.
Despite Headwinds, PCCA Grower-Owners Receive Annual Cash Dividends
LUBBOCK, TX – Today, at its 69th Annual Meeting, Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association announced further fiscal year-end cash distributions to its grower-owners totaling $19.48 million of $9.4 million in cash dividends and $10.08 million in stock
Longhorns Seeking Another Big Performance After Convincing Win
LOCKNEY, TX – The Longhorns (1-3) look to extend their winning streak after competing for their first win last week against Abilene TLCA 76-13. The Longhorns are hoping to defend their home field against West Texas (2-2),
Whirlwinds Look to Rebound After Loss Last Week
HALE CENTER, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-1) return to action on Friday night after receiving their first loss on the road last week in a tough battle against the Leopards of New Home. Whirlwinds are again
Budget season wrapping up for county, cities
FLOYDADA – County Commissioners were ready to put Fiscal Year 2022 to bed Friday morning, after a number of tax meetings and budget hearings that had gone on since August 1. Friday marked the close of business
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Purpose (part two)
In the last article we saw how the Apostle Paul clearly illuminated that we are to walk in ‘newness of life’. Paul pointed out that as we enter a new life with Christ, the old life rooted
Floydada comes up short on the road in New Home
NEW HOME – The Whirlwinds were close. Tied at 14-all at the half, they were down seven by the end of the 3rd and were down 14 in the middle of the 4th when they got within
Longhorns break free in first win of season
LOCKNEY – The significance of having his first win as a head coach come with his son at Quarterback and in front of the home crowd was not lost on Lockney’s Jonathan Thiebaud Friday night. “It’s a
Registration open for Floydada BPA ‘Punkin Run’ 5K
FLOYDADA – The most important thing to remember in a “Punkin Run” is that you don’t have to run with a pumpkin, unless you just want to. The Floydada Collegiate High School Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Former Floydada car collection sold at Dallas auction
DALLAS – A car collection that was once housed in downtown Floydada sold at auction last week in Dallas. Mecum Auctions, the nationally touring auctioneers that have become a staple of weekend morning cable broadcasts, recently featured
Oseas Torres (Lockney)
Oseas Torres, age 88, of Lockney, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney, with pastor Salvador
D’Avion “Vato” Varela (Plainview)
D’Avion “Vato” Varela, 17 of Plainview, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2022. Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 pm-8 pm Thursday, September 15, 2022, and Funeral Service