Whirlwinds Dominate Jackrabbits in District Game on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #5 ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (22-4, 4-0) played host to the Ralls Jackrabbits (3-16, 1-3) on Tuesday in a district game. The Floydada Whirlwinds jumped out to an early lead, leading 31-6 at the
Floydada CISD School Board Meets Next Thursday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board members were scheduled to meet in regular session on Thursday, but due to a death in the family of Superintendent Dr. Gilbert Trevino, the meeting has been postponed until
Dale Ross (Lockney)
Dale Ross, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Gatesville, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery, with Augie Agulaira officiating. A visitation
David Mendoza (Spur)
David Mendoza, of Spur, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, with Moses Blanco officiating. Interment
Reta Pierce (Floydada)
Reta Loraine Pierce, age 92, of Floydada, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada, with Mark Snowden
Kay Lynne Phillips (Lockney)
Kay Lynne Phillips joined her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2023, at the age of 79, in Plainview, Texas. Visitation will be at Bartley Memorial Chapel Friday, January 6, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Record Dairy Prices Expected Due to Increased Exports
WASHINGTON, DC – Though there have been challenges within the domestic dairy industry over the past few years, 2022 is shaping up to be a record year for prices, according to the latest data from the National
Elementary Ballers Showing Off Skills Tonight With PIP
FLOYDADA, TX – “We felt there was a need for our kids to have the fundamentals of basketball,” is why a group of parents stepped up and brought back the PIP program this year. Teysha Cornelius explains
USDA Expanding Meat Processing With $9.6 Million Investment
AMARILLO, TX – On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors, and rural businesses diversify the nation’s meat supply.
Lady Horns Host Olton Fillies in District Game on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will play against the Olton Fillies on Tuesday night in a district matchup. The Lady Horns defeated the Ralls Lady Rabbits on Friday, 46-42. The Fillies defeated the New Deal
Longhorns Battle Mustangs in District Game on Tuesday
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns (9-8, 1-2) will host the #14 Olton Mustangs (14-4, 3-0) on Tuesday night for a district game. The Longhorns won their first district game last Friday against the Ralls Jackrabbits, 70-63.
Lady Winds Battle Ralls in District Game on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds (12-7, 3-2) play host to the Ralls Lady Rabbits (5-11, 0-5) on Tuesday night in district play. The Lady Winds won their last district game against the Smyer Lady Cats
Whirlwinds Host Jackrabbits in District Matchup on Tuesday
FLOYDADA, TX – The #5-ranked Floydada Whirlwinds (21-4, 3-0) will look to defend their perfect district record against the Ralls Jackrabbits (3-15, 1-2) on Tuesday night. The Floydada Whirlwinds defeated the Smyer Bobcats in their last game,
Fipps Wins Floyd County Livestock Show Sweepstakes Award
MUNCY, TX – Maddison Fipps might not have won big with her livestock project over the weekend, but her hard work, dedication, and drive helped her win the Sweepstakes at the annual Floyd County Livestock Show. Not
House Elects New Speaker, Now Committee Work Begins
WASHINGTON, DC – Early Saturday morning, lawmakers finally elected a new Speaker of the House of Representatives, paving the way for the 118th Congress to begin their work officially. Though it took 15 rounds of balloting, California
Lockney Wins Big at Floyd County Stock Show
MUNCY, TX – Michelle Guerrero was one win from a hat trick on Saturday at the annual Floyd County Livestock Show. Representing Lockney FFA, she took home Grand Champion belt buckles in the goat and sheep show,
Carl’s Cogitations: Can the Bible Be Understood (Part 1)
Before the holidays, I completed a short series on evidence that supports the divine inspiration of the Bible. The information presented throughout several articles was a tiny slither of the totality of evidence that could be offered
Longhorns Find First District Win Against Jackrabbits
RALLS, TX – The Ralls Jackrabbits (3-14, 1-2) hosted the Lockney Longhorns (9-8, 1-2) on Friday night for a district matchup. The Longhorns had an early run in the first quarter that would help set the tone
Lady Horns Rebound Against Ralls Lady Rabbits
RALLS, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns (16-7, 3-2) made the trip to play the Ralls Lady Rabbits (5-10, 0-4) in a district matchup on Friday night. The Lady Horns were able to take control of the
Seven Sentence Sermon: One Mistake From Catastrophe
Over the past few months, we’ve watched some well-respected people make bad decisions that have had significant repercussions, and it’s interesting to watch how others react – especially those of us in the family of God. While
Smith Receives Pioneer Award for Semicentennial of Service
LOCKNEY, TX – A fourth-generation Floyd County farmer has been recognized with the Texas Farm Bureau Pioneer Award. Dan Smith joined Farm Bureau 49 years ago and has served at the county level in leadership roles –
Jackson announces retirement as District Attorney
FLOYDADA – Wade Jackson, the 110th Judicial District Attorney representing Floyd, Briscoe, Dickens and Motley counties, has announced his retirement. Jackson, who has served as DA since January 2017, sent Governor Greg Abbott a letter this week
Floyd County’s Longhorn Wind Project Under New Ownership
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A large win project in Floyd and Briscoe counties is now under new ownership after an end-of-year acquisition by the Canadian firm, Boralex. The Longhorn project is one of five that EDF Renewables
A Couple of Fancy Rabbits Take Home Awards
MUNCY, TX – Gage Baker took home the belt buckle for Grand Champion in the Rabbit Show at the annual Floyd County Stock Show Wednesday. In the win, Baker successfully showed a Mini Lop from the Junior
Floyd County Youth Victorious in Annual Beef Show
MUNCY, TX – Day one of the annual Floyd County Stock Show is in the books, and youth from Lockney and Floydada rolled in Wednesday to show their beef cattle. In the Heifer show, Braxton Cole’s Angus
Martinez Takes Grand Champion and Junior Showmanship Award
MUNCY, TX – It was a big day for Aubrianna Martinez at the Floyd County Stock Show Wednesday as she claimed Grand Champion in the 2023 Dairy Cattle Show and also took home the Junior Showmanship award.
Downtown Renovations on Lockney City Council’s January Agenda
LOCKNEY, TX – Citizens could see a significant revitalization of the downtown area if efforts by the City of Lockney are successful. The first step begins on Friday morning as the City Council meets in regular session
Floydada Firefighters Responded to Two Calls in December
FLOYDADA, TX – It was a slow month as volunteer firefighters from the Floydada Fire Department responded to just two calls. Early in the month (December 2, 2022), fire trucks were dispatched to a cotton module fire
Intentional Investing: Newmont Corporation
“All the gold in California is in a bank in the middle of Beverly Hills, in somebody else’s name”. Those are words to an old Gatlin Brothers song and hopefully is not 100% correct. There has been
Lady Winds Prevail In Close Battle Against Lady Horns
LOCKNEY, TX – Tuesday night’s district matchup had the Lockney Lady Horns hosting the Floydada Lady Winds. The Lady Horns would jump out to an early lead (18-14). The second quarter was back and forth, and the