Joy Guest (Lubbock)
Joy C. Guest was born September 2, 1934, to parents Orville and Pauline Chitty in Silverton, Texas. She passed into the presence of the Lord on November 19, 2022, after a full and wonderful life. A funeral
Lockney Senior Adriana Villarreal Scores 1,000th Career Point
ROPESVILLE, TEXAS – Lockney’s Adriana Villarreal celebrated the big milestone of 1,000 career points on November 12. The Lady Horns fell to Ropes; however, Adriana was able to walk away with something that she will keep for
Whirlwinds Continue Hot Start Against Idalou on Tuesday
IDALOU, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (4-0) traveled to Idalou to take on the Wildcats on Tuesday in a non-district matchup. The Whirlwinds were able to jump out into the lead in the first quarter and apply
Intentional Investing: Devon Energy (DVN)
Black Gold, Texas Tea, Bubblin’ Crude – whatever you call it, at this point, oil still makes the world move. Energy has been the best-performing market sector year to date, with an increase of 65%, compared to
Three honored at Lubbock district 4-H awards
LUBBOCK – Two Floyd County students have received the highest awards given to 4-H members, and a longtime volunteer was recognized for his service to the community Monday night. Kaileigh Cook of Lockney and Sydni Chesshir of
Whirlwinds Rain Down 3s in Victory Over Chieftains
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds were in action on Monday afternoon against the Friona Chieftains. In a preseason interview, Coach Walker mentioned that he likes to implement an intense and fast-paced game to get the opponents
Lady Winds Dominate Squaws in Non-District Action
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (3-2) played host to the Friona Squaws on Monday afternoon in a non-district matchup. The Lady Winds came out with intensity to start the game and were able to take
Lady Horns Score Big Against the Seagraves Eagles
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns played host to the Seagraves Eagles on Monday afternoon. Lockney’s senior Adrianna Villarreal had yet another big night for the Lady Horns as she produced 24 of the team’s 44
County Commissioners canvass November 8 election
FLOYDADA – It’s a technicality, but a serious and important one when it comes to election law. On Monday afternoon Floyd County Commissioners canvassed the results from the November 8 election. The count, which started at 1:04
Barry Keith Fyffe (Plainview)
Barry Keith Fyffe joined his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2022, at 86, surrounded by his wife and family members in Lubbock, Texas. Services will be held at 2 p.m.., Monday, November 21, 2002, at First
Catherine (Cathy) Marie Appling Miller (Tulia)
Catherine (Cathy) Marie Appling Miller died on November 18, 2022, at 89. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Tulia, Texas. Burial will follow at
Johnny Wayne Adams (Lockney)
Johnny Wayne Adams of Lockney passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Lockney. Interment will follow at Plainview Cemetery. Visitation
Montez Named Mangold’s New Director of Quality Management
LOCKNEY, TX – Angel Montez is the new Director of Quality Management at WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital and Cogdell Clinic. Montez, a Registered Nurse (RN), will now be responsible for infection control, risk management, employee health, safety,
Floydada’s Monday Games Get a New Time
FLOYDADA, TX – Monday’s game between Floydada and Friona has been changed. JV Girls kick off at 1:00 p.m. JV Boys start at 2:00 p.m. Varsity girls begin at 3:15 p.m. Varsity boys begin at 4:30 p.m.
Floydada Students Learning How to Retrofit Old Computers
FLOYDADA, TX – Ten years ago, the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) invested in computers to help improve the local workforce through the Floydada Technology Center. While those machines were used extensively in the past, very little
Will Congress Write a Farm Bill in 2023?
WASHINGTON, DC – What will the next farm bill hold for farmers, ranchers, dairymen, and rural communities? That’s what Tony St. James with All Ag News asked the incoming Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and the
Carl’s Cogitations: The Inspired Word (Part 1)
The Bible is a collection of writings that asserts as truth many claims. While its various portions were written over the course of some 1500 years by an estimated 40 individuals, it claims that one supreme spiritual
Permanent Daylight-Saving Time Becoming Law in 2023?
WASHINGTON, DC – With the change of control in the House of Representatives next year, permanent use of Daylight Saving Time (DST) could be coming. A bill introduced by Alabama Senator and former Texas Tech football head
Local Deadline Approaching for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
FLOYDADA, TX – In 1993, Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham received a call from a man in England asking if he’d be willing to fill shoeboxes with gifts for children in war-torn Bosnia. Franklin asked a pastor
Two Local Businesses to Receive Cash for Upgrades
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met in regular session last Thursday to consider two applications for business improvements. The board unanimously approved cash incentives – up to $5000 each – for both Silos
Whirlwinds Start Basketball Season with Win Against Lorenzo
LORENZO, TX – On Tuesday night, the Floydada Whirlwinds (1-0) had their season opener against Lorenzo in a non-district matchup. The Whirlwinds were able to capitalize on a big third quarter to secure the victory, 67-58. The
Lady Winds Fall to Hornets in Non-District Game
LORENZO, TX – On Tuesday night, Floydada traveled to Lorenzo to play in a non-district game. The Lady Winds (2-2) were in a close game all night with the Hornets (2-1) but were unable to seal the
Despite More Activity at W.J. Mangold, Hospital Experienced Loss
LOCKNEY, TX – Increased activity at the clinic, emergency room (ER), and lab in September helped W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital beat rates set one year ago. During the October monthly Lockney General Hospital District meeting, board members
FCISD Hosts South Plains Schools for Robotics Meet
FLOYDADA, TX – With a new school comes new opportunities, and last weekend, Floydada Collegiate ISD (FCISD) hosted the Lubbock-League B Robotics meet for the first time. Shauna Lane, Dean of Academic Affairs at FCISD, explains that
Floydada Council hears citizen frustrations over loose dogs
FLOYDADA – It’s something everyone in the room agreed was a problem, but how to solve the issue remains up for discussion. On Tuesday night a dozen Floydada residents packed into City Hall to voice their concerns
Intentional Investing: Spirit Realty Capital
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that bundle real estate properties and generate income from leasing those properties to others. There are all kinds of REITs, including apartments, retail, farmland, storage units, and data centers. REITs
Lady Horns Battle in Another Close Game
KRESS, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (2-2) traveled to Kress on Tuesday night to play in a non-district game. The Lady Horns struggled offensively in the first half, only able to generate 9 points, and found
Floydada Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s Ministerial Alliance is inviting all members of the Floydada Faith Community to come together Sunday evening for a time of worship and fellowship for the annual Community Thanksgiving service. The meeting will be held
Lockney Council taking steps to revamp downtown
LOCKNEY – Lockney City Manager Buster Poling has a vision for the downtown area, and it includes a new pavilion for the corner of Locust and Main streets. Poling and members of Lockney’s Economic Development Corporation have
Commissioners approve voter software purchase
FLOYDADA – Floyd County Commissioners have approved the next round of ‘tweaks’ to election and voter registration software just one week after residents went to the polls in the 2022 general election. On Monday commissioners approved contracting