Jimmie Dunn (Lubbock)
Jimmie Dunn passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Following a private graveside service for the family at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Floydada Cemetery, family and friends will celebrate his life of 86 years
Eric Fierro, Jr. (Bovina)
Eric Fierro, Jr. of Bovina, Texas, died suddenly on Aug. 25, 2022. He was 34 years old. A viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada,
Seagraves Eagles swoop down on Longhorns
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Longhorns wanted to start the season off strong with a victory at home, but the Seagraves Eagles spoiled their plans Friday night. Seagraves won the game 30-0, scoring twice in the first quarter
Whirlwinds catch Jackrabbits by tail in season opener
RALLS – J.R. Compton was a happy man Saturday morning, telling the Record his Whirlwinds were solid on offense, defense and special teams Friday night. “It’s good to start off the season with all three phases firing
2022 High School Football Scores Week One
Final scores from Week One of the 2022 Texas High School Football season, courtesy of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show (www.FridayNightScores.com) 2-6A (0-1)(0-0) Wolfforth Frenship 14 F 2-5A1 (1-0)(0-0) Lubbock Coronado 20 2-5A1 (0-1)(0-0) Amarillo
Carl’s Cogitations: The Question of Life
Welcome to a new creative content section of the Record. This section is titled ‘Cogitations’ which is a fancy word for thinking deeply about something, to contemplate or meditate on. And that is the intent of this
Whirlwinds win, Longhorns lose season openers
FLOYD COUNTY – It was a mixed night for Floyd County’s two high schools as the Floydada Whirlwinds notched a victory while the Lockney Longhorns opened their season with a loss. The Whirlwinds topped the Ralls Jackrabbits
Floyd County’s Second Cotton Crop Featured on RFD-TV
NASHVILLE, TN – Recent rainfall across Floyd County boosted farmers who still have a cotton crop and, for many, allowed them to shut off the irrigation wells at least for a few days. Another byproduct of the showers
Listen to Lockney Longhorns sports here at Floyd County Record
>>CLICK HERE FOR LOCKNEY SPORTS<< LOCKNEY – There are a lot of new things happening for Lockney Longhorn sports as Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud gets into the school year. One big change is that you will now
Former Whirlwind Coach Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident
FRIONA, TX – A former Floydada coach died Thursday morning from injuries in a car wreck approximately eight miles east of Friona. 34-year-old Eric Fierro, Jr., of Bovina, was westbound on U.S. 60 when his 2016 Jeep
Local Municipal Entity Looking for Next Economic Cheerleader
FLOYDADA, TX – A search is underway for a new cheerleader tasked with bringing new businesses and economic growth to the area. Earlier this month, Justin Brown, the Executive Director of the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC),
Prussic Acid and Carbon Credits on Conference Agenda
MUNCY, TX – Following beneficial rainfall over the past ten days, livestock producers are reminded of the consequences of allowing cattle to graze forage with high levels of prussic acid. The warning comes from an Oklahoma State
Floyd County JV Teams Log Opening Season Wins
The Lockney Longhorns JV squad (1-0) opened the 2022 football season with a 34-28 road victory over the Seagraves Eagles (0-1). Floydada’s JV Winds (1-0) defeated the Ralls Jackrabbits (0-1) at home, 24-0. The varsity teams open
Ray Lee Tinney (Floydada)
Ray Lee Tinney, 86, of Floydada, TX, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2022. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Floydada, with burial
Floyd County’s Orr Returns for 27th Scoreboard Season
LUBBOCK, TX – What started as calling around to convenience stores to find final scores on a Friday night has grown into the largest high school football scoreboard show in Texas. Celebrating 27 years under the “Friday
Floydada Preparing for 35th Annual Punkin Days Celebration
FLOYDADA, TX – Preparations are underway for the largest and most demanding event for the Floydada Chamber of Commerce: Punkin Days. With this year’s event marking the 35th anniversary of the town’s celebration of the bright orange
Tomas Adame Hernandez, Sr. (Floydada)
Tomas Adame Hernandez, Sr., age 85, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. The funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the Templo Getsemani Assembly of God Church in Floydada,
Trade Deficit Narrows Despite Increasing Imports from China
WASHINGTON, DC – After spiking in March to historic levels, the U.S. goods and services trade deficit fell 6.2 percent in June to $79.6 billion, down $5.3 billion from $84.9 billion in May. A surplus in trade
Invasive Asexual Tick Preparing to Spread Across U.S.
DENVER, CO – Though many within the cattle industry are familiar with the cattle fever tick, few can identify or know the treatment for the Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT). The species, new to the United States, is
Whirlwinds ready for ‘Rabbits in Ralls Friday night
FLOYDADA – To second year head coach J.R. Compton, it doesn’t matter if a road game is 20 miles away or 50 miles away. “A road game is a road game,” he said in his office adjacent
Longhorns ready for season opener vs. Seagraves
LOCKNEY – Coach Jonathan Thiebaud is ready to get the season started. The first-year head coach is excited for Friday night’s game against the Seagraves Eagles at Mitchell-Zimmerman Stadium, but he’s also noticed the pressure that’s been
County adopts budget, proposes tax rate
FLOYDADA – “You can’t set a tax rate until your budget is set, but you can’t build a budget until you know how much money you’re bringing in.” That’s how exasperated county judge Marty Lucke summed up
Ongoing Drought Leading Cause for Increased Feedlot Placements
WASHINGTON, DC – The ongoing drought across the southwest is leading to a greater reduction in herd numbers across the country. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cattle and calves on feed as of August
Beneficial Rainfall Blankets West Texas Though Drought Persists
LUBBOCK, TX – One of the region’s deepest droughts is easing on the heels of widespread moisture over the weekend. Rain began falling Saturday on the Southern High Plains, and 48 hours later, most of the region
Ware honored by Texas Music Educators Association
FLOYDADA – It was a surprise, but a welcomed one. On Friday evening at Floydada Collegiate High School’s ‘Meet the Whirlwinds’ event, principal Dara Ware was surprised by directors Franklin Piland and Kathryn Grice with an award
County lifts burn ban after weekend rains
FLOYD COUNTY – Floyd County’s current burn ban was set to expire this week, but thanks to the county receiving an average of more than an inch of rain since last Thursday County Commissioners approved pulling the
2022 Lockney Longhorns Varsity Football Schedule
Lockney Longhorns 2022 District 3-2A Division II Schedule Date Opponent 08/26 Seagraves 09/02 @ Floydada 09/09 @ Plains 09/16 Abilene TLC 09/23 Stinnett West Texas *10/07 @ Crosbyton *10/14 Sudan *10/21 @ Ralls *10/28 Hale Center *11/04
2022 Floydada Whirlwinds Varsity Football Schedule
Floydada Whirlwinds 2022 District 2-2A Division I Schedule Date Opponent 08/26 @ Ralls 09/02 Lockney 09/09 Smyer 09/16 @ New Homer 09/23 @ Hale Center *10/07 Sundown *10/14 @ New Deal *10/21 Tahoka *10/28 Post *11/04 @
Floydada, Lockney approve plans to deny Atmos rate increase
FLOYD COUNTY – When a public utility requests a rate change, Texas cities have to first deny the change before meeting at the bargaining table. For Lockney and Floydada that means their respective councils have to approve
Floyd County school districts receive grades from state
FLOYD COUNTY – The Texas Education Agency this week rolled out their grades for each school district across the state, and Floyd County’s two districts came home with ‘B’ averages. Both Lockney ISD and Floydada Collegiate ISD