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
Floyd County Junior High Teams Battle in First Games
LOCKNEY, TX – Both Floyd County teams were in action on Monday night as the junior high squads played in their season opener. 7th grade girls: Floydada won 28-8. 8th grade girls: Floydada won 39-27. 7th grade
Despite Cooler Weather, Sidewalk Construction Continues in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Construction crews from Ti-Zack Concrete of Minnesota don’t seem to be fazed by the recent wet and cooler weather that’s moved into the region. They are working on making sidewalk improvements to meet Americans
Lockney’s Lucy Dean Record wins Golden Fiddle award
FORT WORTH – Already a member of a half dozen halls of fame, 98-year-old Lockney pianist Lucy Dean Record added another award to her shelf Friday night in Fort Worth, receiving the Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing’s
FCISD Honors Veterans Recently at High School Auditorium
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada Collegiate High School held a tribute last Friday to community members who have served in our Nation’s armed services. Here are highlights from the Veteran’s Day program, courtesy of Kalissia Hinson, Yearbook Advisor
New Lockney police officer now on the job
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Police Department moved quickly on hiring its newest officer, swearing them in late last week. Following Tuesday’s approval to expand the department to three full-time officers, Chief Casey Fitzwater installed Miguel DeLeon in
Whirlwinds Find Success in Areawide Future Educator Competition
LEVELLAND, TX – Ten Floydada Collegiate High School students are advancing to a state educators competition following their success over the weekend at the area event. The Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (pronounced “taffy”) is
Bankers Attend Annual Ag and Rural Lending Conference
OMAHA, NE – More than 650 lenders from across the nation gathered last week for the 70th Annual ABA Ag Bankers Conference, sponsored by the American Bankers Association. “Celebrating Resiliency in Ag” was the theme for this
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Prize
After many weeks of exploration, we have reached the final part of our journey to solve the riddle of life. At the end of any race, competition, or conflict there is a prize to be gained. Life
Ronnie Lanc McCravey (Lubbock)
Ronnie Lanc McCravey, 79, of Lubbock, Texas, passed peacefully on November 2, 2022. Ronnie was born June 26, 1943, in Ralls, TX, to R.B. and Dessie McCravey. He grew up in the Floydada and Lakeview area and,
Rebecca Ellen Cole (Plainview)
Rebecca Ellen Cole, 60, of Plainview, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Kornerstone Funeral Directors, with Joe Barrera officiating. Interment will follow in
Elbert Eugene Rankin (Lubbock)
Elbert Eugene “Gene” Rankin got a promotion and went to be with our Lord on November 8, 2022. Gene was born on September 5, 1923, in a farmhouse in the Lone Star Community north of Lockney, Texas.
Saturday Basketball Matchups for Both Floyd County Teams
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Both Floyd County teams are in action on Saturday, with the Lady Horns traveling to play Ropes while the Lady Winds will play host to Kress. The Lockney Lady Horns JV game starts
Lockney FFA Fundraiser Benefits Former Teacher, Cindy Ford
LOCKNEY, TX – For the entire month of October, the Lockney FFA went throughout the community raising money in honor of longtime teacher and community member, Cindy Ford. October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and
Lady Horns Continue Hot Start with Win Against Springlake-Earth
LOCKNEY, TX – The Springlake-Earth Lady Wolverines traveled to Lockney on Tuesday night and fell to the Lady Horns 50-46. Lockney was led by Adrianna Villarreal, who ended the night with 19 points, and Mariah Ascensio had
Audit reports show FCISD financially healthy
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Collegiate Independent School District is making the grade when it comes to money. On Tuesday night the district learned they had received a ‘clean audit opinion’ and an ‘A’ rating from the state
Lady Winds Win Big Against Crosbyton
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Crosbyton Chiefettes on Tuesday night, and the Lady Winds were victorious 65-28. The Lady Winds were able to capitalize off of multiple Chiefette turnovers to help generate their
Volunteer Firefighters Get Break With One October Run
FLOYDADA, TX – Last month, only one fire was reported to the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). According to the end-of-month survey, units responded to a cotton burr fire east of town on FM 784 near Sandhill.
Intentional Investing: Brookfield Asset Management
Some companies seem to do it all. Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is one such company, and it intrigues me. BAM is a Canada-based company that is an alternative asset manager focusing on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure,
Incumbents loom large on Floyd County ballots
FLOYDADA – With none of the uncontested local races needing to be reported to the state, Floyd County voters overwhelmingly approved the return of the incumbent Republican candidates on one federal and multiple statewide elections Tuesday night.
Lockney PD to hire 3rd officer, Council hears new bank plan
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Police Department will soon expand to employ three full-time officers. The Lockney City Council approved the hiring of a third full-timer Tuesday morning as part of their special called meeting. The new officer, who
The Whirlwinds Face Panhandle in First Round Matchup
CANYON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (6-4, 3-2) will battle against the Panhandle Panthers (8-2, 4-1) Friday night in the first round of the 2A Division I playoffs. With one of the best offenses in the state,
Lockney Loses Grocery Store as Lowe’s Shutters Foodjet
LOCKNEY, TX – For the first time in modern history, residents here will no longer have a grocery store. On Saturday, Foodjet, owned by Lowe’s Markets in Littlefield, locked the doors for the last time at 211
Lady Horns Hope to Keep Momentum Against Springlake-Earth
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will host Springlake-Earth on Tuesday to play in a non-district game. Last week, Lockney battled in a tough game against Tahoka, pulling out the win 48-31. The JV girls will
Lady Winds Look To Rebound Against Crosbyton
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds host Crosbyton on Tuesday night for a non-district matchup. Last week, the Lady Winds fell to Sundown, 49-36. The JV girls will start at 5:00 p.m. The Varsity girls will
Carl’s Cogitations: Four Keys to Life’s Power
Oops…if you felt like something was missing, that is because it was. The following should have been in included two weeks ago in this serious, but due to an oversight on my part got out of sequence.
Labor Unions Holding Railroads in Check
WASHINGTON, DC – A potential rail strike looms at a second labor union that failed to approve an agreement with the nation’s freight railroads. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) joined the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Whirlwinds Fall to Mustangs in Final District Game
OLTON, TX – Friday nights district matchup between Floydada and Olton would determine who goes into the postseason as the second seed. The Whirlwinds came out scoring first thanks to an 18-yard touchdown run from Andres Mendoza,
Lockney Longhorns Finish Season Against Bovina
BOVINA, TX – The Longhorns (2-8, 1-4) traveled to Bovina to play the Mustangs (4-6, 3-2) in a crucial district game that determined the rest of the season for Lockney. Halfway through the first quarter, Lockney’s quarterback,