Students, educators honored at FCISD board meeting
FLOYDADA – “There are some great things going on in the district.” That’s how FCISD Superintendent Gilbert Trevino ended Tuesday evening’s Board of Trustees meeting. From a growing body of 690 students to new athletic feats, Trevino
Floyd County investments show strong growth
FLOYDADA – “Overall, it’s been fun getting to where we’re at.” Floyd County Judge Marty Lucke is proud of his commissioners and county staff for how they have grown county coffers over the past few years, “It
Gary Wilson (Lubbock)
Gary Wilson, 69, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Gary was born in Lubbock on June 17, 1953, to the late Paul Wilson and Mary (Cypert) Wilson. He
Max Douglas Phillips (Hutto, TX)
Max Douglas Phillips, loving husband, brother, uncle, and granduncle, died on January 29, 2022, of esophageal cancer at the age of 67. Max was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and all of his aunts and
Lockney Comes Home for Key District Matchup Against Sudan
LOCKNEY, TX – Lockney (2-4) has a home-field advantage against the Sudan Hornets (5-1) on Friday as the two teams prepare for their second week of district play. The Longhorns battled Crosbyton last week in their district
Floydada Whirlwinds Seek Another Win On The Road
NEW DEAL, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds (4-2) travel to New Deal (3-3) on Friday to take on the Lions in week two of district competition. Last week the Whirlwinds achieved victory against Sundown in a thrilling
Bands put in last rehearsals before UIL Marching Contest
FLOYD COUNTY – With no classes for either school, and in spite of the rain that fell across the county, Floydada and Lockney’s bands both put the final touches on their programs for the 2022 UIL Region
Fourth Place Finish Ends Whirlwinds Cross Country Season
LUBBOCK, TX – New Deal claimed six of the top eight spots Monday at the District 4-2A Cross Country meet here, but Smyer’s Micah Zapata took gold with a time of 17:32 on a cold and rainy
Lady Winds Claim Third in District Cross Country
LUBBOCK, TX – The New Deal Lady Lions cruised to another 4-2A District Cross Country championship, led by Madison Nunes and Miranda Sosa, who claimed individual gold and silver medals. Seven of the top ten spots were
EDITORIAL: Medicare (Dis)Advantage Plans
The following editorial was submitted by WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital LOCKNEY – It is that time of year again for seniors 65 years old or older to decide if they want to enroll in Original Medicare or
Rural Businesses to Gain Employee Management and Marketing Skills Through Workshop
UPDATE: Due to conflicts the event has been rescheduled for Nov. 5. FLOYDADA– The Northwest Texas Rural Business Opportunity Program is hosting an exciting half-day workshop – “Build Your Business Team & Boost Your Holiday Sales” on
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Power
Since the beginning of this series, we have given some thought to Life’s Purpose and Life’s Pattern. For the next couple of weeks, we will turn our attention to Life’s Power that will enable us to gain
Abilene’s Hunter Mansker Wins Rainy 5k Punkin Run
FLOYDADA, TX – Despite a rainy start, Punkin Days got off to an early start with runners from across the state lining up to compete in the 5k Punkin Run on Saturday. Overall, first place went to
Local Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Claim Statewide Recognition
HORSESHOE BAY, TX – Local Farm Bureau Insurance agents were top recipients at this week’s annual Pro Agent Holiday. Chad Minter from the Floyd County office claimed the “Top Life Agent” title in the district on Wednesday.
Longhorn and Whirlwind Bands Marching at Practice Festival
LUBBOCK, TX – Both Floyd County marching bands perform this morning in the annual Westerner Marching Festival at Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park. The event is a practice contest for the following weekend’s official UIL contest on
Longhorns beat Crosbyton with two late-game scores
CROSBYTON – A late field goal followed by a safety gave the Lockney Longhorns the victory Friday night in their district opener over the Crosbyton Chiefs. The scoring started in the first with a Dyllan Thiebaud quarterback
Whirlwinds win in OT on Mendoza kick
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Whirlwinds are 1-0 in district after topping the Sundown Roughnecks in overtime Friday night at Charles Tyer Stadium by a 37-34 score. The Whirlwinds started the game with a drive that ended with
Sundown Sweeps Floydada, Taking All Three Gridiron Games
FLOYDADA, TX – Sundown scored a hat-trick on Thursday as all three teams were victorious against Floydada. The 7th-grade Whirlwinds managed to get points on the board but were bested by the Roughnecks, 38-12. The 8th-grade squad
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