Ora Lee Williams Freeman (Floydada)
Ora Lee Williams Freeman, age 82, of Floydada, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Floydada, with Dr. Langston Williams, Jr.,
As Americans Decry Congressional Priorities, Some Remain Focused
WASHINGTON, DC – For many Americans, our nation’s capital brings a sense of disappointment, frustration, and even anger, as a new CNN poll says two-thirds of registered voters – both Democrats and Republicans – say Congress is
Floydada CISD sets fall registration for next week
FLOYDADA – Students of Floydada ISD, it’s time to accept that the school year is nearly here. While students still have four weeks before classes begin on August 22, registration for the 2022-2023 year will begin next
With new album in hand, Gunner Fore returns to the Backroom
LUBBOCK – Gunner Fore is now in esteemed company. He’s officially earned “Friend of the Show” status for Live From The Backroom. I count the boys in Kin Faux, Sam Cox’s wife’s band (better known as Ragland),
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (7/20)
FLOYDADA – We’re at the part of the summer when nobody wants to move. You want to stay indoors and just sit under the air conditioning. The mainstream country chart is definitely doing that this week as
Floydada, County to share K-9 unit duties
FLOYDADA – The City of Floydada has an officer, but no K-9 unit. Floyd County has a dog and the needed transportation, but no handler. Soon, thanks to an interlocal agreement, the city and county will share
Lockney council decides to let empty seat go up for vote
LOCKNEY – One of the most heavily debated items recently surrounding the Lockney City Council will go to the people. On Tuesday morning the council decided they would leave Mayor Aaron Wilson’s former council seat open until
Longhorn Band gets a reboot for upcoming year
LOCKNEY – The first thing students and parents noticed was the carpet. “Look, did you notice they were squares?” one parent could be heard commenting to a friend at a recent meet & greet thrown by new
Lockney hires new Lady Horns basketball and softball coaches
LOCKNEY – Lockney ISD has a complete staff of coaches for the upcoming school year. Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud tells the Record that includes recent hires for the Lady Horns basketball and softball programs. Stephanee Carrillo will
New Sign on Floydada Lodge Welcomes New Faces
FLOYDADA – One year ago, the oldest Freemasons chapter in the Texas Panhandle sold its lodge due to declining membership and merged with the Floydada Lodge (#712). Plainview, which consolidated two local lodges (Arch Keys #1395 and
Servando Longoria (Floydada)
Servando Villareal Longoria, 83, of Floydada, Texas, passed peacefully on July 13, 2022. A viewing will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada, followed by
Ora Freeman (Floydada)
Ora Freeman, age 82, of Floydada, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrangements for Mrs. Freeman are pending with Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.
Juan Deochoa (Floydada)
Juan Deochoa, age 56, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. Arrangements for Mr. Deochoa are pending with Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.
Floyd County 4-H collecting backpacks for Uvalde
FLOYDADA – As the next school year approaches, Texas 4-H has started a drive to support students returning to the classroom in Uvalde following a May 24 shooting at an elementary school there. The drive is gathering
Futures season ends at Texas West Championship
ABILENE – The thrill of victory and agony of defeat is a tough lesson to learn in life. The Floydada Futures experienced both in a 14-hour time period with an exciting win Friday night before falling to
Futures advance to State Championship in extra inning win
ABILENE – After a disappointing shutout loss Thursday, the Floydada Futures rebounded to take a 7-5 win over Alice in seven innings on Friday to advance to Saturday morning’s Texas West State Championship game for 12U softball. Floydada opened
Lockney’s nursing home closing before end of month
LOCKNEY – Lockney’s nursing home will be closing its doors as soon as the last patient has moved to a new facility. Lockney Health & Rehabilitation, owned by Sky Blue Healthcare LLC., confirmed to the Record they
Floydada’s main water well repaired, back online
UPDATE (7/18 10:45 a.m.): The City of Floydada announced all repairs to the main well were completed Monday morning and that all water restrictions had been lifted. FLOYDADA – After the City of Floydada’s main water well
Futures drop game 2, play Alice in elimination round Friday
LISTEN: We spoke with the Futures on Friday morning in Abilene https://paramountbroadcasting.com/audio/OTR/OTR-2229.mp3 ABILENE – The Floydada Futures ran into a strong Waco Midway team on Thursday in the semifinals of Texas West State 12U Little League Tournament
Floydada’s St. Mary Magdalen church hosting annual Jamaica Saturday
FLOYDADA – It’s a full-day fundraiser for the entire family, and it kicks off Saturday at noon at Floydada’s St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. The church’s annual “Jamaica” will run until 10:00 p.m. Saturday night, and feature
Floydada opens Texas West State softball tournament with win
ABILENE – Third time was the charm for the Floydada Futures 12U softball team by winning their first round game against Alice 12-6 on Wednesday night at the Texas West State Little League Tournament played at beautiful
Floyd County Judge honored by Texas Association of Counties
GALVESTON – Floyd County’s Marty Lucke is a popular fellow in Texas municipal circles, and a new award given to him by the Texas Association of Counties for his investment strategies is showing just how popular he
Three Floyd County FFA members given Lone Star awards
FORT WORTH – Three Floyd County teens have been awarded the Lone Star degree at the state FFA convention in Fort Worth. Thalia Acensio and Annalicia Hernandez of Lockney and Nathaniel Garza of Floydada were given the
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (7/13)
FLOYDADA – Not every number one song can be our favorite, but we know that someone in our listening audience is digging it. This week Scotty McCreery is sticking around at the top with his “Damn Strait”
Floyd County Enjoys Some of Lowest Tax Burdens
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Just how affordable is it to live in Floyd County? A recent study from SmartAsset has assessed the counties in the state with the lowest tax burdens. The study analyzed each county’s taxes
Main well down, Floydada asking residents to conserve water
UPDATE 10:00 p.m. 7/13 The City of Floydada will ask residents to conserve water for a second day as they continue to work on the city’s main water well. The city told the Record on Wednesday repairs
Futures excited about playing in state softball tournament
ABILENE – The Floydada Futures 12U softball team gets their second chance at the Texas West state tournament that begins on Wednesday. The last week of June, Floydada won the Section 1 championship in Ralls with convincing
Farmers Encouraged to Attend Thursday’s TAWC “Field Walk”
RALLS, TX – The tough job of irrigating in a drought is in the spotlight as part of a Texas Alliance for Water Conservation (TAWC) Field Walk from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the
Steve Anderson (Floydada)
Steve Anderson, age 67, of Floydada, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada, with Rance Young officiating. Interment will
Trevino, Delafuente sign softball collegiate letters of intent
FLOYDADA – Monday, July 11 was another big day for Floydada Collegiate High School’s softball program with pitcher Erin Trevino and shortstop Clarissa Delafuente signing National Letter of Intents to play the game they love at the