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
Lady Winds Battle in Overtime against District-Leading Sudan
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-11, 4-5) hosted the Sudan Nettes (19-8, 8-1) on Friday as the two teams battled in district action. The Nettes (currently leading the district) were able to jump out to
Whirlwinds Win Big Against Sudan Hornets on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (24-5, 6-1) hosted the Sudan Hornets (1-11, 1-6) on Friday. The Whirlwinds dominated the game from the opening tip, as they were able to generate a 70-point first half to
Floydada Business Professionals Claim Victory, Advance to State
FRITCH, TX – Thirteen students from Floydada Collegiate High School punched their tickets Saturday to the State Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition in March. The regional competition qualifies for the March 2, 2023, event in Dallas,
Dr. Jerry Lee Irons (Dallas)
Dr. Jerry Lee Irons passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022, after a year-long battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Quinlan, Texas, on June 14, 1936, to W. Cleo and Albertine Irons. Both of Jerry’s parents
Stanley Carr “Teen” Burleson (Floydada)
Stanley Carr “Teen” Burleson, age 85, of Floydada, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Lubbock. A Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada.
Carl’s Cogitations: Can the Bible be Understood (Part 3)
In the articles over the past two weeks, it has been asserted that the Bible is a collection of writings that can be understood. I would like to further assert that it is a collection of writings
Seven Sentence Sermon: Are You Fearful?
Often we equate fear with being scared. According to Lepage Associates, being scared is temporary (think of someone jumping out and startling you), while fear can manifest and leave you hopeless. In 1984, Gordon Hinckley, with the
Lady Horns Host New Deal Lady Lions for District Game
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (17-9, 4-4) are looking to rebound Friday against the New Deal Lady Lions (13-12, 4-4) as they play in a district game. The Lady Horns fell to Sudan on Tuesday,
Longhorns Look for Continued Success Against New Deal
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney (10-10, 2-4) hosts #15 New Deal (16-6, 4-2) for a district matchup on Friday night. The Longhorns were victorious in their last game against the Sudan Hornets, winning 63-60. The Lions are coming
Lady Winds Looking to Bounce Back Against Sudan
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-10, 4-4) will play host to the Sudan Nettes (18-8, 7-1) on Friday as the two teams battle in district action. The Lady Winds fell to Hale Center 49–48 on
#14 Floydada Whirlwinds Host Sudan for District Matchup
FLOYDADA, TX – The #14-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (23-5, 5-1) are back at home for district play against the Sudan Hornets (1-10,1-5) on Friday. The Whirlwinds won their last game on Tuesday against Hale Center 99-66. The Hornets
Filing now open for Floydada city elections
FLOYDADA – Two city council seats and the Mayor’s chair are up for election later this year, and the filing window for those seats is now open. Districts 2 and 3, currently held by Steve Lloyd and
Floyd County Commissioners Purchase New Computers, Donate Cash
FLOYDADA, TX – Earlier this month, Floyd County Commissioners met in regular session and approved a plan to purchase six new computers for the Floyd County Library for $6,600 (From VP Business Strategies). Not all of the
Lady Horns Bested by Nettes in District Play
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (17-8, 4-3) faced the district leader Sudan Nettes (17-8, 6-1) on Tuesday in a district matchup. The Nettes were able to establish their defense early in the game to hold
Longhorns Win In Overtime on Thiebaud’s Buzzer Beater Shot
SUDAN, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (10-10, 2-4) and Sudan Hornets (1-10, 1-5) played on Tuesday for a district game. The Longhorns had the lead for the first half as the teams went into the locker room
Lady Winds Battle Close With Lady Owls in District Action
HALE CENTER, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (13-10, 4-4) matched up against the Hale Center Lady Owls (20-7, 6-2) for a district game on Tuesday. The Lady Owls made an early run in the game to