Floydada Council tables FVFD mutual aid discussion
FLOYDADA – Despite overwhelming support for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department, Mayor Bobby Gilliland and members of the Floydada City Council decided to table a decision on setting a new mutual aid protocol for the department’s new
Lockney’s Thiebaud fires no-hitter against Petersburg
LOCKNEY – Freshman Dyllan Thiebaud put his name on the list of no-hitters thrown by Lockney pitching this season as the Longhorns cruised to a convincing 29-0 win over the Petersburg Buffaloes on Tuesday afternoon. Lockney’s offense
Lockney’s council reset resets for Tuesday
UPDATE 3/17 2:00 p.m. – Lockney City Secretary Laurie Garcia tells the Record due to a second lack of quorum for Saturday’s meeting, the city council will now convene on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 a.m. in
Boston Terrier Museum featured on ‘Texas Bucket List’
FLOYDADA – One of the most unique museums on the South Plains is getting some national attention. The Boston Terrier Museum is being featured on this week’s episode of the Texas Bucket List – a show broadcast
Three Lockney athletes make Academic All-State list
LOCKNEY – With boys and girls basketball wrapped up across the state, the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released their Academic All-State lists for athletes who not only excel on the court, but in the
Whirlwinds open district with defending state champs New Deal
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Whirlwinds (3-5) and the remainder of District 3-2A will kickoff the 2022 baseball race on Tuesday, with the exception of the Lockney Longhorns (6-3) who drew the first week of open dates. Lockney
Lady Winds begin defense of 3-2A softball title
FLOYDADA – In 2021 the Floydada Lady Winds took all-comers in waltzing to the District 3-2A softball championship with a perfect 14-0 record. Floydada will start its march towards another district title when they face off with
County sets May 7 special election
FLOYDADA – The first Monday of Daylight Saving Time featured sun streaming through the blinds of the Floyd County Commissioners Courtroom as commissioners and Judge Marty Lucke hammered out the business of the county. The biggest item
Floydada business raises more than $1K for fire victims
FLOYDADA – What started off as a way to help out a family friend turned into a community event that netted $1,011 for a couple who lost their Floydada home last month. Catarino Ramirez and Magdalena Hernandez’s
Floydada VFD runs for February 2022
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department had another busy month of runs in February, but the fact they were nearly all within a week of each other made for some tired firefighters. The first calls of
Horns steamroll competition at Childress Tournament
CHILDRESS – Lockney’s (6-3) bats came uncorked on Saturday at the Childress Tourney by shutting out the Shamrock Irish 18-0, followed by a 24-2 romp over the Childress Bobcats. The Longhorns offense blasted 30-hits in the two
Ralls sweeps Lady Horns in district series
RALLS – The Ralls Lady Jackrabbits good off to a good start in the District 3-2A softball race by taking two games from the Lockney Lady Horns in their opening series. Ralls (11-3, 2-0) won on Tuesday
On The Record: Floyd County Friends raffle
MUNCY – For more than a quarter century the biggest social event of Floyd County’s year has been the Floyd County Friends gala, held each March at the Unity Center in Muncy. With a concert this year
Lockney power lifter qualifies for state meet
SUNDOWN – Lockney senior Damion Gonzales is making a return to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) State Meet again after winning the Region 1 title in the 114-pound class of Division 4 on Thursday. His
USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including
Golf returns to Floydada Collegiate High School
FLOYDADA – It has been more than a decade since Floydada has had a high school boy’s golf team. Floydada has had some good golfers for years in this community and it carried down to the to
Monica Rubio (Lockney)
Monica Rubio, whose name means “Truth”, was born on April 1, 1992, to Liza Jimenez and Jose Luis Rubio in Lockney, Texas. She was the true definition of beauty and perfection. Monica was raised, along with her
Bart Reagor sentenced to 14 years in prison
AMARILLO – The man whose face was once plastered all over the South Plains is now facing 14 years in prison. Bart Reagor, former CEO of the Reagor-Dykes Auto Group, was sentenced to 168 months in federal
Floydada’s One Act Play advances, students recognized
FLOYDADA – Theater students of Floydada Collegiate High School might have had a little bit of ‘Home Stage Advantage’ as their One Act Play moves on to bi-district competition later this month. FCHS hosted UIL district One
Commodity Classic Session Focuses on Farming “Sweet Spot”
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Conservation practices bring immense value to both farms and ecosystems through improved soil health, increased biodiversity, and other key climate-positive impacts. When targeted in the right way, these practices can also increase an
Jayson Cooper wins 100m at Mean Green Relays
NEW DEAL – Due to a forecasted winter storm forecast for the South Plains this Friday the Mean Green Relays at Noland Stadium were moved up to Wednesday. Junior Jayson Cooper highlighted Floydada’s varsity boys results by
Southern Crops Top Pressurized and Gravity Irrigation Systems
KANSAS CITY, MO – Many farming operations in the United States rely on irrigation, but the majority utilize pressurized systems to ensure affordability and to reduce waste. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) have been studying
Ukrainian War Adds Uncertainty to Global Wheat Picture
WASHINGTON, DC – “Russia’s recent military action in Ukraine significantly increased the uncertainty of agricultural supply and demand conditions in the region and globally” explained researchers from USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board (WAOB) in their March World
Trevino, Lady Winds shut out Littlefield
FLOYDADA – Senior ace Erin Trevino and the Floydada defense kept the Littlefield Lady Cats in check the entire game until the the Lady Winds offense errupted with seven runs in the fifth inning that lead to
Winds quick start ignites win over Crosbyton
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Whirlwinds came out strong by scoring runs in the first three innings and then held the Crosbyton Chiefs at arm’s length to take a 8-5 win at Watson Field on Tuesday. It was
Shallowater rallies to beat Longhorns
SHALLOWATER – The Lockney Longhorns may have played their best game of the season despite falling to the 3A Shallowater Mustangs 12-5 on Tuesday at Powell Field next to the railroad tracks that almost touch the outfield
Lockney Elementary students beat heart goal
LOCKNEY – What started out as a modest goal to raise awareness for heart health has turned into a dramatic fundraiser for Lockney Elementary School students. More than fifty of the 180 plus students in K-5 raised
Ralls’ Yocum fires no-hitter against Lady Horns
LOCKNEY – The Ralls Lady Jackrabbits lived up to their mascot name with quick outbursts in the first inning of eight runs, and then ran in nine more tallies in the third inning to cruise to a
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (3/9)
FLOYDADA – It’s déjà vu at 106.1 FLiP FM as Cody Johnson remains at the top of both the Mainstream and Texas Country charts this week. Here’s a look at what songs are at the top of
2022 Commodity Classic Returns to The Big Easy
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Commodity Classic returns to an in-person event this year and kicks off this week in the Big Easy for America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience. Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is