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
What to Consider Before Signing Carbon Credit Contract
LUBBOCK, TX – As more farmers and ranchers begin to consider enrolling into carbon credit programs, one attorney is warning of underlying details within contracts that producers need to be aware of. Speaking at the recent Texas
Whirlwind Nutrition hosting fundraiser for fire victims
FLOYDADA – As a Floydada couple continue to clean up after a fire destroyed their home, a local business is stepping in to help them out. Catarino Ramirez and Magdelena Hernandez lost their home in the 300
Kin Faux to play Plainview’s Fair Theater
PLAINVIEW – The band that took the song “Plainview” to the top of the Texas Country chart are coming to the city they’ve been singing about, and they’re bringing some friends. Kin Faux will play Plainview’s historic
FCISD names 2022-2023 cheerleaders
FLOYDADA – F-L-O-Y! D-A! D-A! Whirlwinds! Whirlwinds! Fight Fight Fight! If you can hear the above sentence in your head, you can thank a Whirlwind cheerleader. On Tuesday Floydada Collegiate ISD announced their cheerleaders for the 2022-2023
Burrows visits with Floydada clubs following election win
FLOYDADA – As Floyd County transitions from one Texas House district to another, the current incumbent for District 83 was back in the county, meeting with Floydada’s service clubs Tuesday. MORE: Burrows touts conservative bona fides in
Agricultural Exports One of America’s Strongest Economic Returns
KANSAS CITY, MO – Even in volatile market swings, the annual return on an investment in the stock market is nearly 17 percent. Average returns for international stocks are 7 percent, 3 percent for bonds, .4 percent
Farmers Union Approves Stance Supporting “Fairness For Farmers”
DENVER, CO – Last week, delegates attending the annual National Farmers Union convention agreed that a fair, open, and competitive marketplace is central to the health and wellbeing of the economy and that excessive market concentration in
Mary Louise (Newberry) Woody (Amarillo)
Mary Louise (Newberry) Woody, formerly of Floydada, passed away on March 7, 2022, at the age of 83. Mary was born to Charles Homer and Thelma Newberry on September 25, 1938, in Lubbock, Tx. She lived her
Manuel F. Solis (Plainview)
Manuel F. Solis, 86 of Lockney passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Alice Catholic Church in Plainview with Father George Poonely officiating.
Refugio Garcia (Floydada)
Refugio Garcia, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. The family will hold a Visitation from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in
Vida Hrbacek (Lockney)
Vida Hrbacek passed away on February 28, 2022, in Plainview, Texas. A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Lockney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday,
Community Development Block Grant hearing Tuesday
FLOYDADA – As the reconstruction along East California Street in Floydada comes to a close, the city is holding a public hearing for input on how the project went. The city will hold the Texas Community Development
Ava Gonzales Qualifies for National Future Educators Competition
DALLAS, TX – The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) State Conference was held over the weekend in Dallas and two Floydada Collegiate High School students made the trek. FCHS Senior Kailee Sanchez participated in the Pre-K
Whirlwinds drop Saturday games at Lamesa
LAMESA The Floydada Whirlwinds (2-5) took on two very strong baseball teams this past Saturday to conclude the Lamesa Tournament by falling to the New Home Leopards 13-1 and 4A Seminole Indians 24-5. New Home (7-2) unleashed
Lady Horns drop round 3 with Crosbyton
RALLS – The Lockney Lady Horns (4-3) concluded their playing in the Ralls Tournament by falling to the Crosbyton Lady Chefettes 11-1 on Saturday. This is the third time that Lockney and Crosbyton have played each other
Lady Winds finish 4-2 at Seminole Tourney
SEMINOLE – It was a weekend of mixed lineups for the Floydada Lady Winds (13-2-1) due to players involved in academic events on Thursday, and some competing in the Whirlwind Relays on Friday. Saturday the Lady Winds
Horns stampede with 4-game win streak
HALE CENTER – If Dion Sanders and Lockney baseball coach Payton Rhodes were asked, “which do you like best – no hit pitching or blistering bats?” they both would probably reply – “both”. Both shut down pitching
Who was Dolphin Ward Floyd?
FLOYDADA – How well do you know your Floyd County history? Did you know the ‘Floyd’ was an actual person, a North Carolina native who fought and died at the Alamo on his birthday? Dolphin Ward Floyd
Wonderful weather for Whirlwind Relays
FLOYDADA – Seven area schools converged on Charles Tyer Stadium for two exciting days of the Whirlwind Relays. These athletes and fans enjoyed two days of wonderful weather for track and field on both Thursday (Junior High)
Lady Winds go 1-1 again on Friday at Seminole
SEMINOLE – The Floydada Lady Winds (11-2-1) faced tough competition for the second straight day at the Seminole Tournament by splitting a pair of games, falling to the Coahoma Bulldogettes 8-2 and shutting out the Presidio Lady
Multiple Winds, Horns recognized with 4-2A accolades
FLOYD COUNTY – The 2021-2022 basketball season will be remembered as a strong one for the five schools of district 4-2A, with four of the teams seeing post season action and multiple awards for players. Among the
Lady Horns have tough Thursday at Ralls Tournament
RALLS – The Lockney Lady Horns softball team had a rough showing Thursday afternoon at the Ralls Softball Tournament, losing to the Borden County Coyotes 0-14. The Lady Horns have two games on tap Saturday, facing the
Lady Winds split Thursday at Seminole Tournament
SEMINOLE – The Floydada Lady Winds got mixed results in the first day of the Seminole Tournament by splitting a pair of games on Thursday, falling to the Levelland Lobettes 14-3 and then beat the Dalhart Golden
Whirlwinds drop 2 at Lamesa Tournament Thursday
LAMESA – The Floydada Whirlwinds came away with two losses on the first day of the Lamesa Tournament on Thursday, falling to the Roosevelt Eagles 11-3 and the Lamesa Golden Tors 9-4. This was the second time
Horns win 2 at Hale Center tournament Thursday
HALE CENTER – The Lockney Longhorns (3-2) had a good day in the opening day of the Hale Center baseball tournament by beating the West Texas-Stinnett Comanches 6-2 followed by a 12-4 win over the Tahoka Bulldogs.
On The Record: Main Street Spring Block Party
LOCKNEY – What started as a way for three businesses to promote their locations in the heart of downtown Lockney is quickly turning into the perfect way to celebrate the city. The three, Moments In Time Photography,
Whirlwinds on 2-game winning streak
SMYER – The Floydada Whirlwinds offense came alive in the fifth inning to rally for a 10-6 win over the Smyer Bobcats on the road Tuesday. The Whirlwinds (2-1) have now won their last outings by a
Let the races begin at Whirlwind Relays
FLOYDADA – You know spring is just corner when the Whirlwind Relays are held at Charles Tyer Stadium. Seven schools will participate in the Junior High meet on Thursday and the High School meet on Friday (March