EDITORS NOTE: Delays and explantions
WASHINGTON/DALLAS/FLOYDADA/LOCKNEY – Regular readers of the Floyd County Record have probably noticed a dip in service over the past week. I have a great explanation and an even greater thank you to the Floyd County medical community.
Lockney’s Ceniceros named to Lone Star Varsity baseball Super Team
LUBBOCK – The Lockney Longhorn baseball team made a memorable playoff run in 2022 by advancing to the Region 1-2A Quarterfinals and put together an impressive 20-9 season record along the way. The Longhorns had a strong
From Pumpkin Capital to nation’s capital
WASHINGTON – Nearly two dozen Floydada residents will have traveled to Washington, D.C. by the time the summer of 2022 is in the books. They will travel as tourists, educators, journalists, advocates and students. All will have
“The Market is Vomiting” Cotton Market Expert Explains
LUBBOCK, TX – It’s not just cotton but “the market is vomiting” explains Dr. Darren Hudson, Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech University. If you look at export reports, cotton is selling
Cattle on Feed Report Bullish for October Futures
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s latest cattle on feed report, released Friday, confirmed what many in the industry expected; the highest June 1 inventory since the report first premiered 36 years ago (1996). Officially, 11.8 million head of
Bill McGlaun (Floydada)
Bill McGlaun, 90, of Floydada, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022. Bill was born on April 28, 1932, in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, to the late Joseph Andrew McGlaun and Nannie Elizabeth (Shelton) McGlaun. Bill
Barbara Hendricks (Floydada)
Mrs. Barbara Hendricks, age 81, of Floydada, passed away on June 20, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Floydada. Cremation arrangements are under
Sherry Lee Colston (Floydada)
Sherry Colston, age 78, of Floydada, passed away on June 18, 2022, at her home in Floydada. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Floydada Cemetery. Arrangements are
Harvey “Dale” Tardy (Lubbock)
A celebration of the life of Harvey “Dale” Tardy, 89, of Lubbock, TX, will be on Saturday, June 25, at 10 am at First Baptist Church of Lubbock (FBC), followed by a 1 pm graveside at Floydada
Gale Emert King (Floydada)
Gale Myrnita (Emert) King, 73, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on May 29th, 2022. Gale was born on October 17th, 1948 in Pierre, South Dakota, but grew up in Dougherty, Texas. She was a class of 1967
Floydada 12U repeats as District 38 Softball Champions
IDALOU – The Floydada Futures 12U softball team continued their winning ways by going 4-0 in the District 38 Little League Tournament by run-ruling Abernathy 16-2 in the Major Division Championship game on Thursday. The Futures have
Lady Winds Win Slaton Team Basketball Camp
SLATON – The Floydada Lady Winds basketball team has been enjoying success in summer games including going 7-0 at the Slaton Team Basketball Camp on Friday and Saturday. “We played well at the Slaton Team Camp. We
7-on-7 Series Sees Tight Competition
FLOYDADA – Three consecutive Thursday nights of June experienced some competitive 7-on-7 football games between Floydada, Lockney, and Ralls at Charles Tyer Stadium. The Ralls Jackrabbits held a slight advantage of going 4-2 of playing two games
Floyd County Cost of Living Ranks Very Affordable
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Residents of Floyd or Hale counties would find it much more expensive to live in almost any other part of the state, according to a new report released by doxo. On average, $1,796
Trevino to sign with Sul Ross softball
ALPINE, Tex. – What a week Erin Trevino of Floydada has enjoyed – being named “Player of the Year” to the Lubbock A-J’s Softball Super Team on Sunday, and then on Wednesday releasing her verbal commitment to
Wright named Lockney Mayor Pro-Tem
LOCKNEY – Lockney City Councilman Steve Wright is the city’s new Mayor Pro-Tem following Tuesday morning’s city council meeting. Wright was nominated for the position by fellow councilman Donnie McLaughlin. The council also took action on a
Delafuente commits to Panhandle State softball team
GOODWELL, OKLA – Clarissa Delafuente of Floydada will take her big smile and love of softball to play collegiately for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies. Delafuente has made a verbal commitment to the Aggies and is
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (6/22)
FLOYDADA – In country music, George Strait is referred to in hushed tones of honor. A lot of artists and fans call him their greatest influence. “King George” is beloved. Scotty McCreery’s song ‘Damn Strait’ – not
Lockney advances to District 38 Junior Softball finals
ABERNATHY – The Lockney Lady Horns softball team advances to the District 38 Little League Junior division Championship game of 12 to 14-year-olds with an 11-1 win over the Floydada Lady Winds on Tuesday night in a
Lockney council to nominate Mayor Pro-Tem Tuesday
LOCKNEY – It’s a phrase that’s thrown around quite a bit in politics, but what does it mean? Pro Tempore – or “Pro-Tem” for short. It’s Latin for “for the time being” – like a backup plan.
Local Little League teams having success in District 38 action
FLOYD COUNTY – One baseball and three local softball teams have started District 38 Little League tournament play with wins over the weekend at various locations. MINOR BASEBALL Ages 8-10 at Slaton Floydada won their opening round
Trevino named Lone Star Varsity softball Player of the Year
LUBBOCK – Erin Trevino has been a force in the Lady Winds pitching circle the last two seasons of her illustrious softball career, and on Sunday the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal recognized her as the 2022 Player of the
Lady Winds outslug alumni softball team in victory
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Collegiate High School Lady Winds played like they had something to prove in a convincing 11-2 victory over the Lady Winds Alumni on Saturday night at Lady Winds Field. The 2023 Lady Winds
On The Record: Floydada Country Club
FLOYDADA – This week On The Record, we’re sitting down with Hunter & Crystal Cotton, the new superintendents of the Floydada Country Club. The Cottons have been with the country club since September of 2021. The pair
Lester “Ray” Holcomb (Floydada)
Lester “Ray” Holcomb, devoted husband, loving dad, doting grandad, and friend to all, passed away on June 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by family at the age of 85. Ray was born to E. H. (Nig)
Sidewalk upgrades coming to Floydada highways
FLOYDADA – People who walk along 2nd street, East Houston and West Missouri streets as well as the ‘Ralls Highway’ in Floydada are going to notice some major changes coming to the sidewalks this year. The sidewalks
Independence Ball set for July 8 at Unity Center
MUNCY – Dance all night, dance a little longer, or just sit and visit with the neighbors and friends. Music from Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All Star Band will liven up the Floyd County Friends Unity
Little League baseball, softball playoffs get started Friday
FLOYD COUNNTY – The most famous American youth sports playoff system begins on Friday, June 17 when the Little League playoffs for both baseball and softball get underway. Floydada will have three baseball and three softball teams
2022 Lady Winds taking on alumni Saturday night
FLOYDADA – The 2022 Floydada Lady Winds will play one final game together this Saturday at Lady Winds Field when they host the FHS Alumni in an exhibition game. First pitch will be 8:30 p.m. This will
Facing inflation, commissioners prepare for budget increase
FLOYDADA – “So what’s not going to go up?” Commissioner Tanner Smith jokingly asked Monday morning as he and the other Floyd County Commissioners began to discuss the 2023 budget. The reality is that the cost of