Recent Rainfall Easing Drought, Southern Plains Still Struggling
NASHVILLE, TN – Recent rainfall across Texas is helping the region ease a historic drought and offering optimism for farmers and ranchers heading into the winter. Speaking on RFD-TV’s Rural Evening News, Tony St. James of All
Extra security measures for Floyd County Championship
FLOYDADA – Due to the request for extra security, fans of both the Floydada Whirlwinds and Lockney Longhorns will be required to pass through metal detectors upon entering Charles Tyler Stadium Friday night for the 100th playing
2 dead, 1 injured in crash south of Floydada
UPDATE (9/2 9:00 a.m.) – The people killed in Thursday night’s crash have been identified by Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez. The Sheriff tells the Record 24-year-old Devin Andrews of Mount Vernon was the driver of the
Floydada Native and Son Die in Lubbock Accident
LUBBOCK, TX – A Floydada-native and her son lost their lives Wednesday afternoon in a two-car accident in Lubbock. According to the Lubbock Police Department, 44-year-old Joni Smith was at an intersection preparing to turn west on
Whirlwind JV Defeats Lockney in Floyd County Warmup
LOCKNEY, TX – The Junior Varsity version of the Floyd County Championship was held Thursday night at Mitchell Zimmerman Field in Lockney, and the Floydada Whirlwinds took the victory, 26-14. The Winds improve to 2-0 after opening
Lowe’s Selected as Floydada Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – Lowe’s has been named the September Business of the Month by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce. The store has been a long-time fixture in the community though it is part of a regional chain
Whitfill honored for 50 years of service to Lions Club
FLOYDADA – To know Tony Whitfill is to know his sense of humor. When told he would be receiving the Half Century award from the Floydada Lions Club, Whitfill joked “That’s impossible, I’m only 47!” Despite the
End of Summer Community Bash Begins Friday Afternoon
FLOYDADA, TX – As school gets back into full swing, the Floydada Chamber of Commerce is ready to celebrate with an “End of Summer Community Bash.” The event gets underway Friday at 5:30 pm downtown on the
Floydada Family Dentistry gives free mouthguards to football team
FLOYDADA – It’s a gift of protection and of civic pride. On Wednesday Dr. Thomas Stewart and the staff of Floydada Family Dentistry gave 56 Whirlwind football players new custom mouthpieces. The roughly $100 mouthpieces, Floydada green
Floydada CISD sets tax rate, approves elementary security measures
FLOYDADA – “Thank You!” A.B. Duncan Elementary Principal Monica Smith was grateful for the Floydada Collegiate ISD board Tuesday night after they approved a plan to improve security at her school. The initial plan offered by Superintendent
Lockney ISD sets tax rate, agrees to wind reinvestment zone
LOCKNEY- Floyd County’s school districts both held meetings Tuesday night to set their operating budgets and tax rates for the 2023 year while also discussing school safety amid new state requirements. Lockney’s school board began their evening
Minor street flooding follows heavy rain Wednesday
FLOYDADA – More than two inches of rain fell on Floydada Wednesday, with more expected through late evening. As of 4:30 p.m. the West Texas Mesonet at Texas Tech reports 2.3 inches of rain has fallen, with
Coaches ready for 2022 Floyd County Championship
FLOYD COUNTY – There are 12 miles separating Floydada and Lockney, but this week it might as well be 1,200 miles as the Whirlwinds and Longhorns get ready to face off in their century-old rivalry game. The
FCHS names homecoming queen candidates
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s homecoming, once a celebration held every four years, is back this fall for the second consecutive year. On Tuesday morning Floydada Collegiate High School named the five candidates for this year’s Homecoming Queen. The
Six South Dakota teens arrested after Floydada chase
FLOYDADA – A busy morning for Floydada Police after a group of teens in a stolen SUV run out of gas following a chase through three counties. The incident started after a 911 call came into police
Floyd County license plate fees not changing in 2023
FLOYD COUNTY – The cost of getting license plates will remain the same in 2023, at least for the amount the county charges. On Monday morning county commissioners approved leaving the $10 road and bridge fee assessed
Jimmie Dunn (Lubbock)
Jimmie Dunn passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Following a private graveside service for the family at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Floydada Cemetery, family and friends will celebrate his life of 86 years
Eric Fierro, Jr. (Bovina)
Eric Fierro, Jr. of Bovina, Texas, died suddenly on Aug. 25, 2022. He was 34 years old. A viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada,
Seagraves Eagles swoop down on Longhorns
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Longhorns wanted to start the season off strong with a victory at home, but the Seagraves Eagles spoiled their plans Friday night. Seagraves won the game 30-0, scoring twice in the first quarter
Whirlwinds catch Jackrabbits by tail in season opener
RALLS – J.R. Compton was a happy man Saturday morning, telling the Record his Whirlwinds were solid on offense, defense and special teams Friday night. “It’s good to start off the season with all three phases firing
2022 High School Football Scores Week One
Final scores from Week One of the 2022 Texas High School Football season, courtesy of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show (www.FridayNightScores.com) 2-6A (0-1)(0-0) Wolfforth Frenship 14 F 2-5A1 (1-0)(0-0) Lubbock Coronado 20 2-5A1 (0-1)(0-0) Amarillo
Carl’s Cogitations: The Question of Life
Welcome to a new creative content section of the Record. This section is titled ‘Cogitations’ which is a fancy word for thinking deeply about something, to contemplate or meditate on. And that is the intent of this
Whirlwinds win, Longhorns lose season openers
FLOYD COUNTY – It was a mixed night for Floyd County’s two high schools as the Floydada Whirlwinds notched a victory while the Lockney Longhorns opened their season with a loss. The Whirlwinds topped the Ralls Jackrabbits
Floyd County’s Second Cotton Crop Featured on RFD-TV
NASHVILLE, TN – Recent rainfall across Floyd County boosted farmers who still have a cotton crop and, for many, allowed them to shut off the irrigation wells at least for a few days. Another byproduct of the showers
Listen to Lockney Longhorns sports here at Floyd County Record
>>CLICK HERE FOR LOCKNEY SPORTS<< LOCKNEY – There are a lot of new things happening for Lockney Longhorn sports as Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud gets into the school year. One big change is that you will now
Former Whirlwind Coach Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident
FRIONA, TX – A former Floydada coach died Thursday morning from injuries in a car wreck approximately eight miles east of Friona. 34-year-old Eric Fierro, Jr., of Bovina, was westbound on U.S. 60 when his 2016 Jeep
Local Municipal Entity Looking for Next Economic Cheerleader
FLOYDADA, TX – A search is underway for a new cheerleader tasked with bringing new businesses and economic growth to the area. Earlier this month, Justin Brown, the Executive Director of the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC),
Prussic Acid and Carbon Credits on Conference Agenda
MUNCY, TX – Following beneficial rainfall over the past ten days, livestock producers are reminded of the consequences of allowing cattle to graze forage with high levels of prussic acid. The warning comes from an Oklahoma State
Floyd County JV Teams Log Opening Season Wins
The Lockney Longhorns JV squad (1-0) opened the 2022 football season with a 34-28 road victory over the Seagraves Eagles (0-1). Floydada’s JV Winds (1-0) defeated the Ralls Jackrabbits (0-1) at home, 24-0. The varsity teams open
Ray Lee Tinney (Floydada)
Ray Lee Tinney, 86, of Floydada, TX, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2022. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Floydada, with burial