$1-Billion Available for Rural and Remote Energy Production
WASHINGTON, DC – Rural and remote communities looking for a new industry are encouraged to look at a new program authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Kate
Republican-Led Farm Bill Goal: 400% Improvement in Productivity
WASHINGTON, DC – What could producers expect from a Republican-led Farm Bill in 2023? If given the opportunity, Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15) would set an agenda to achieve a 400 percent improvement in productivity (up from today’s
USDA Confirms Cattle Herd Contraction in Inventory Report
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, the government confirmed that the U.S. cattle herd is shrinking as USDA estimated the total domestic cattle inventory at 98.8 million head, a reduction of two percent year over year. In addition,
Floydada woman: Love Field shooting caused ‘sheer panic’
DALLAS – An incident at Dallas Love Field Monday morning has had an impact on Floyd County travelers. According to NBCDFW.com a 37-year-old woman started shooting into the air at the Southwest Airlines ticket counter just before
Whirlwinds hire Walker as next basketball coach
FLOYDADA – One of the items on Thursday night’s Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees meeting will be the approval of new teacher contracts. According to Athletic Director Todd Bandy, Eddie Walker III will be among those,
Objects appear larger on Television, even press briefings
WASHINGTON – You might be surprised how small the room is. I can think of another time I said that – when visiting Graceland and realizing Elvis didn’t live in a 20-thousand-square-foot mansion. Okay, it was 17,500
New ER Physician/Hospitalist joins W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital
The following news release was submitted by W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital LOCKNEY – The Board and Administration of the Lockney General Hospital District are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Emily Capt as a new physician
Longhorns predicted to make playoff run for third straight season
LOCKNEY – As the heat of summer drags on, the sounds of fall will soon be heard as the Lockney Longhorns football team gears up for the 2022 season. The Longhorns have had back-to-back playoff teams with
Whirlwinds in ‘chip-on-the-shoulder’ category of preseason football
FLOYDADA – It has been since 2019 when the Floydada Whirlwinds were picked as pre-season playoff football team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine (DCTF). The Whirlwinds should know by now how Rodney Daingerfield felt of “no
Floydada’s Catholic church welcomes new priest
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church has welcomed a new priest for their flock. Father Joseph Kurumbel has moved to Floydada after serving fellow churches in the Lubbock diocese since moving to Texas in 2007.
Juan De Ochoa (Floydada)
Juan De Ochoa, age 56, of Floydada, passed away, on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, with Father
Ora Lee Williams Freeman (Floydada)
Ora Lee Williams Freeman, age 82, of Floydada, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Floydada, with Dr. Langston Williams, Jr.,
As Americans Decry Congressional Priorities, Some Remain Focused
WASHINGTON, DC – For many Americans, our nation’s capital brings a sense of disappointment, frustration, and even anger, as a new CNN poll says two-thirds of registered voters – both Democrats and Republicans – say Congress is
Floydada CISD sets fall registration for next week
FLOYDADA – Students of Floydada ISD, it’s time to accept that the school year is nearly here. While students still have four weeks before classes begin on August 22, registration for the 2022-2023 year will begin next
With new album in hand, Gunner Fore returns to the Backroom
LUBBOCK – Gunner Fore is now in esteemed company. He’s officially earned “Friend of the Show” status for Live From The Backroom. I count the boys in Kin Faux, Sam Cox’s wife’s band (better known as Ragland),
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (7/20)
FLOYDADA – We’re at the part of the summer when nobody wants to move. You want to stay indoors and just sit under the air conditioning. The mainstream country chart is definitely doing that this week as
Floydada, County to share K-9 unit duties
FLOYDADA – The City of Floydada has an officer, but no K-9 unit. Floyd County has a dog and the needed transportation, but no handler. Soon, thanks to an interlocal agreement, the city and county will share
Lockney council decides to let empty seat go up for vote
LOCKNEY – One of the most heavily debated items recently surrounding the Lockney City Council will go to the people. On Tuesday morning the council decided they would leave Mayor Aaron Wilson’s former council seat open until
Longhorn Band gets a reboot for upcoming year
LOCKNEY – The first thing students and parents noticed was the carpet. “Look, did you notice they were squares?” one parent could be heard commenting to a friend at a recent meet & greet thrown by new
Lockney hires new Lady Horns basketball and softball coaches
LOCKNEY – Lockney ISD has a complete staff of coaches for the upcoming school year. Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud tells the Record that includes recent hires for the Lady Horns basketball and softball programs. Stephanee Carrillo will
New Sign on Floydada Lodge Welcomes New Faces
FLOYDADA – One year ago, the oldest Freemasons chapter in the Texas Panhandle sold its lodge due to declining membership and merged with the Floydada Lodge (#712). Plainview, which consolidated two local lodges (Arch Keys #1395 and
Servando Longoria (Floydada)
Servando Villareal Longoria, 83, of Floydada, Texas, passed peacefully on July 13, 2022. A viewing will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, followed by
Ora Freeman (Floydada)
Ora Freeman, age 82, of Floydada, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrangements for Mrs. Freeman are pending with Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.
Juan Deochoa (Floydada)
Juan Deochoa, age 56, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. Arrangements for Mr. Deochoa are pending with Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.
Floyd County 4-H collecting backpacks for Uvalde
FLOYDADA – As the next school year approaches, Texas 4-H has started a drive to support students returning to the classroom in Uvalde following a May 24 shooting at an elementary school there. The drive is gathering
Futures season ends at Texas West Championship
ABILENE – The thrill of victory and agony of defeat is a tough lesson to learn in life. The Floydada Futures experienced both in a 14-hour time period with an exciting win Friday night before falling to
Futures advance to State Championship in extra inning win
ABILENE – After a disappointing shutout loss Thursday, the Floydada Futures rebounded to take a 7-5 win over Alice in seven innings on Friday to advance to Saturday morning’s Texas West State Championship game for 12U softball. Floydada opened
Lockney’s nursing home closing before end of month
LOCKNEY – Lockney’s nursing home will be closing its doors as soon as the last patient has moved to a new facility. Lockney Health & Rehabilitation, owned by Sky Blue Healthcare LLC., confirmed to the Record they
Floydada’s main water well repaired, back online
UPDATE (7/18 10:45 a.m.): The City of Floydada announced all repairs to the main well were completed Monday morning and that all water restrictions had been lifted. FLOYDADA – After the City of Floydada’s main water well
Futures drop game 2, play Alice in elimination round Friday
LISTEN: We spoke with the Futures on Friday morning in Abilene https://paramountbroadcasting.com/audio/OTR/OTR-2229.mp3 ABILENE – The Floydada Futures ran into a strong Waco Midway team on Thursday in the semifinals of Texas West State 12U Little League Tournament