On The Record: Pumpkin Pyle
FLOYDADA, TX – Punkin’ Days wouldn’t mean much to Floyd County without pumpkins. Matthew Rainwater with Pumpkin Pyle explains how two families are diversifying their farming operations but also providing jobs and a big economic impact on
Floyd County Receives Slow-Soaking Rainfall, Aiken Gets 1″
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Skies turned overcast on Wednesday as the region picked up some much-needed moisture. According to the National Weather Service, Floydada received .42″ of rainfall, while the real winner was Aiken with 1.03″. Abernathy
35th Annual Punkin Days Celebration Saturday in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – The 35th Annual Punkin Days Celebration begins in downtown Floydada in just hours. The first scheduled event is on Friday at 6:30 pm as the Bar-B-Q contest is underway. The event begins Saturday with
Longhorns Looking to Repeat History in District Opener
CROSBYTON, TX – If past performance indicates future expectations, the Lockney Longhorns can be optimistic about their chances of starting District 3-2A (D2) play unbeaten Friday night. In the district opener for both teams, the Longhorns (1-4)
Whirlwinds Look to Take Advantage of Struggling Sundown
FLOYDADA, TX – The Whirlwinds (3-2) kick off district action Friday at home by hosting the Sundown Roughnecks (1-3). For Floydada, their district (2-2A) is arguably one of the toughest in the state, with one school playing
Mangold Emergency Room see major increase year-over-year
LOCKNEY – The Lockney General Hospital District and W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital closed out their fiscal year last week with a large increase in the number of patients seen in their Emergency Room as well as at
Floydada Collegiate High School presents Shattered Dreams
FLOYDADA – The students of Floydada Collegiate High School watched the grim reality of drinking and driving firsthand last Thursday as they took part in the ‘Shattered Dreams’ program. The following is the video students put together
Local Farm Bureau Members Gather for Annual Meeting
SILVERTON, TX – Around 140 Floyd & Briscoe County Farm Bureau members gathered for their annual meeting on Tuesday. Highlights include a presentation from Walt Hagood (Texas Farm Bureau Board Member District 2) and Jana Middleton (Texas
Dorris Blankenship (Lockney)
Dorris LaRue Blankenship, age 95, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at
Grass Fires Bulk of Floydada VFD September Calls
FLOYDADA, TX – Three runs this past month for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department included two grass fires on the same day. According to Floydada VFD reports, firefighters responded to a grass fire 3 miles north of
Carl’s Cogitations: Biblical Reflection on Life’s Pattern
Last week we began looking at the pattern our life should mirror, focusing on those still living among us who labor so diligently at the profession of being a Christian. We should also look to the many
Wine Grape Harvest Underway in Eastern Floyd County
DOUGHERTY, TX – Ty Heflin crawled up onto the harvester with the sun setting to the east. This time, he wasn’t harvesting cotton or grain but rather the 2022 grape crop for One Way Vineyards. The Heflin
Floyd County teams take week to prepare for district play
FLOYD COUNTY – According to Longhorns Head Coach Jonathan Thiebaud high school football has three seasons. Pre-district, district and playoff season. After the first five games the Longhorns and Whirlwinds both find themselves with an off week,
Former Lockney Gold Star Recipient Rejoining AgriLife Extension
TAHOKA, TX – A former Gold Star Recipient from the Floyd County 4-H Club has become the new Lynn County AgriLife agent for family and community health. Kaci (Mathis) Scott, the daughter of Mike and Ginger Mathis
Lockney ISD board considers adding Head Start program
LOCKNEY – It was a meeting that could be described as the “Era of Good Feelings” by historians. The Lockney ISD board held a jovial meeting Tuesday night with highlights from Lockney’s three principals about how the
Floydada students to experience ‘Shattered Dreams’ this week
FLOYDADA – Thankfully, it will only be a simulation. On Thursday, Floydada Collegiate High School students will see firsthand the aftermath of a drunk driving crash. The crash will involve their friends, and two of them will
Floyd County FSA Office Is Hiring
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office is hiring a full-time Program Technician (PT). The deadline to apply is October 11, 2022. Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the
Alicia Luna (Lockney)
Alicia Luna, 78, of Lockney, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Plainview, Texas. Alicia was born in Hondo, Texas, on June 29, 1944, to Pascual Gonzales and Lelis Lara. She was raised by her grandparents,
Student-led ‘See You At The Pole’ prayer time set for Wednesday morning
FLOYD COUNTY – Students at both Floydada and Lockney High Schools will gather at their respective schools early Wednesday morning to pray. They will pray for their schools, their friends and their teachers as part of a
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Pattern
In last week’s article we concluded exploring what life’s purpose is from the Christian perspective. While having a solid clear description of the profession (Christianity) that an individual will be pursuing is helpful, having a pattern or
Whirlwinds’ 4th Quarter rally comes up short against Hale Center
HALE CENTER – The Floydada Whirlwinds started the 4th Quarter with a touchdown, and were gaining momentum on a deep drive late in the quarter when they were called for a fumble that ended their chances Friday
Longhorns come up short against West Texas Comanches
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Longhorns had stronger rushing numbers, stronger passing numbers and led the time of possession, but in the end were bested in scoring by the West Texas Comanches Friday night 6-12. Xavier Jimenez rushed
Whirlwind JV Team Defeats Hale Center Thursday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – Hale Center took two of three football games from Floydada on Thursday night. The Whirlwind JV team won 20-14, while the Junior High Breezer teams struggled. The 8th-grade team fell to the Owls 20-0,
FEATURE: It All Started Over a Glass of Tea
LUBBOCK, TX – For the past 27 years, listeners to KFLP have heard the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show on the radio following the local football game. How did the program begin, and why is a
Lockney Police to host National Night Out October 4
The following release was submitted by the Lockney Police Department LOCKNEY – Neighborhoods throughout Lockney are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 16 thousand communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.
FCISD reminds community of DPS partnership
The following was published by Floydada Collegiate ISD FLOYDADA – Floydada Collegiate ISD wants the community to be aware of the platform iWatchTexas, a service provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This platform allows you
Tickets on sale for Punkin’ Days dance
The following was published by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture FLOYDADA – Punkin’ Days doesn’t end after the vendors go home! Join the Floydada Chamber of Commerce for a night of dancing in the square.
Now Hiring: Lighthouse Electric
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking qualified applicants for the position of: Lineman or Apprentice Lineman for its office in Memphis, Texas. Experience in line work is desirable, but not mandatory, as Cooperative is willing to train
Utility deposits, reconnect fees to increase for Floydada residents
FLOYDADA – If you live in Floydada and the city disconnects your power or water due to non-payment, you currently have to pay a $15 fee to get services turned back on. But soon, that rate will
Lockney expects to end FY 2022 in the black
LOCKNEY – As long as everything stays as it currently is, the City of Lockney will end the fiscal year roughly $64,000 under budget. That’s welcome news to City Manager Buster Poling, but he’s cautiously optimistic about