Lady Winds ready for Area round against Sunray
When you put momentum, playoff experience, hunger and talent together – chances are good for positive things to happen.
One district’s game-changing name
by Laura Tolley, managing editor of Texas Lone Star magazine, a publication of the Texas Association of School Boards This article highlighting Floydada Collegiate ISD was originally published in the May 2022 issue of Texas Lone Star magazine
Lockney’s Thiebaud ‘humbled’ by AD selection
Jonathan Thiebaud has proven himself to be an outstanding coach in the past year for the Lockney Longhorns. And he’s now been recognized for his commitment and quality.
Serrato Sisters host Cinco de Mayo celebration
Floydada’s Serrato Sisters will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta at their venue at 214 S. Main Street Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Longhorns set for bi-district baseball series Friday against Ropes
The Lockney Longhorns have the most significant component to be a strong baseball playoff contender – pitching depth.
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week (5/4)
Not a lot of change this week, and absolutely no change at the top as Luke Combs & Aaron Watson both stay at number 1 on the charts again this week.
Lockney ISD continues with 4-day calendar for 2023
After nearly an entire school year in practice, Lockney ISD Superintendent Jim Baum says the district’s four day calendar has been a success.
Floydada Chamber of Commerce names new manager
This week the Chamber announced Andi Moore as the new manager. In her role Moore will oversee the Chamber’s Punkin’ Days activities as well as spotlighting businesses in the community.
Muniz to wed in June ceremony
Mike and Jana Muniz of Floydada are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Allison Renee Muniz to Jasen Jay (JJ) Herrera, son of Sammy and Aimee Herrera of Farwell.
Winds fall to Post in baseball play-in game
The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball season came to an end on Monday by falling to the Post Bold Gold Antelopes 12-8 in a playoff seeding contest. The victory gives Post the number 4 seed from District 3-2A.
April calmer month for Floydada Volunteer Fire Department
After a couple of turbulent months battling house and grass fires, the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department had a relatively calmer month during April, responding to a number of smaller grass fires and serving mutual aid to neighboring communities.
Lighthouse celebrates solid year at 83rd Annual Meeting
After two previous years that saw one of the worst ice storms to ever hit the South Plains followed by the chaos across Texas of ‘Winter Storm Uri’, Lighthouse Electric Cooperative was glad to breathe a sigh of relief at their annual meeting Thursday night.
Lockney now under Stage 3 water restrictions
Mandatory stage 3 restrictions went into effect on May 1, and mean that Lockney residents can only water their homes 2 days a week, and that depends on their address number.
Alvarez, Cervantes named Lockney Prom King, Queen
Using a theme featuring the glitz, glamor and bright lights of Las Vegas, Lockney High School held their prom Saturday night, April 30.
On The Record: Texas Ranger Bicentennial
The Texas Rangers are celebrating a milestone coming up in January, as 2023 will mark the 200th anniversary of their founding by Stephen F. Austin.
Brain Freeze & Treatz opening for season May 1
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Floyd County athletes finish strong, don’t advance at regional track
Floyd County was well represented at the UIL Region 1-2A track and field meet at the WTAMU track complex.
Longhorns edged by Ralls in extra inning slugfest
The Lockney Longhorns understood what was on the line going into the final game of the regular season Friday night.
Injury costs Cooper chance to compete at Region track meet
Floydada Junior Jayson Cooper had to be looking forward to competing at the Region 1-2A Track and Field meet, but an apparent concussion has forced him to miss out.
Lockney Fire & EMS hosting Sunday BBQ Fundraiser
If you’re hungry this weekend, the Lockney Volunteer Fire & EMS can come to the rescue.
Thiebaud to take reins as Lockney Athletic Director
Jonathan Thiebaud is set to take the reins as Lockney ISD Athletic Director as Ryan McCallister vacates the position to remain in Idalou.
Whirlwinds, Post to play bonus baseball for playoff spot
The Floydada Whirlwinds and Post Bold Gold Antelopes will hold a baseball playoff play-in for the Number 4 seed from District 3-2A on Monday in Abernathy.
Turf fields attracting playoff games to FCISD facilities
Floydada Collegiate ISD this year have built the new Lady Winds Field for softball,
and renovated Watson Field for baseball. Both have artificial turf fields that are popular for
participating schools.
Lady Winds top Post, advance to Area round against Sunray
The Floydada Lady Winds are through the first hurdle of the 2022 UIL softball playoffs after they topped the Post Lady Antelopes Thursday night.
Floyd County athletes ready for UIL regional track meet
Floydada and Lockney will be we represented at the Region 1-2A UIL Track Meet that starts on Friday at 9:45 a.m.
FCISD celebrates academics with multiple events for Seniors
The Floydada Collegiate High School class of 2022 are on their way to college. Not all of them are going to the same place, but 32 members of the class have been accepted to a college of their choice to pursue their career goals.
Lockney’s Bryson Klein qualifies for state UIL academic meet in science
Bryson Klein loves science, and lest there be any doubt about it the Lockney High School Freshman is on his way to the State UIL Academic Meet to square up with the best and brightest minds from across Texas on May 7.
Sanchez, Obregon sign on to play collegiate softball
Wednesday morning was a special time for the Floydada Collegiate High School girls softball program with a pair of Lady Winds signing national letters of intent to play at the next level in college.
Whirlwinds battle Wolverines in 7-inning tie ballgame
Tuesday, Floydada and Springlake-Earth coaches agreed to seven innings of play since it was a non-district game and it ended up a high scoring 12-12 tie.
Ceniceros’ Grand Slam lifts Longhorns over Ralls
The Lockney Longhorns keep finding ways to win. Tuesday night at Longhorn Field it was a grand slam home run by Nathan Ceniceros to ignite a six run second inning to propel Lockney to a tough 7-6 win