First-week early voting numbers low across county
FLOYD COUNTY – In spite of a crowded Republican primary on the top end of the ballot, few Floyd County voters took advantage of early voting after polls opened on February 14. Floyd County Clerk Ginger Morgan
Winds’ successful season ends at Bi-District
LITTLEFIELD – The Floydada Whirlwinds (22-5) season was stopped on Tuesday night at Wildcat Gym by the Farwell Steers (24-7) with a 72-59 loss in the Bi-District playoff. The Whirlwinds got off to a good start with
Horns fall to Vega in Bi-District round
MULESHOE – It was the ‘Battle of the Cattle’ in a 2A Boys Bi-District playoff game that the Vega Longhorns prevailed over the Lockney Longhorns 56-39 on Tuesday night. Lockney had a good first quarter start by
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (2/23)
FLOYDADA – It’s not common for a Texas Country song to also play well on the Nashville chart, it’s even less common for the song to be on both charts at the same time. This week we’re
Lockney council approves TCEQ plan
LOCKNEY – The City of Lockney is going to have to spend money to comply with a new state mandate, and while nobody on the city council was thrilled with that news Tuesday morning, they realized it
Souper Bowl donations given to Floyd County food banks
FLOYD COUNTY – The competition between Floyd County’s two communities ended with everyone winning, especially those in need. The Floyd County 4-H Souper Bowl of Sharing raised $500 worth of food for the Floydada Spirit of Sharing
George Harris (Bushland)
George Harris, 72, of Bushland, Texas passed from this world on February 19, 2022. George was born to Howard and Geneva Harris on April 23, 1949, in Lubbock and grew up in Cone, graduating from Floydada High
Lockney tops Petersburg to open Softball season
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Lady Horns took a place in history Monday afternoon as their 2022 season home opener pitted them against a brand new team. Lockney hosted the Petersburg Lady Buffs softball team, who were playing
Whirlwinds fall to Roosevelt in baseball season opener
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Whirlwinds got off to a rocky start in debuting on the new turf of Watson Field by getting behind 10-0 in the first inning against the Roosevelt Eagles. Floydada battled back and outscored
Lady Winds christen new softball field with win
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Lady Winds made a positive debut on the new Lady Winds Field on Whirlwind Way on a windy Monday afternoon by shutting out the Muleshoe Lady Mules 12-0. Floydada utilized a one-two punch
Floydada firefighters honored at awards banquet
FLOYDADA – It was a night of good-natured ribbing and a time to honor men who have served the Floydada community for a number of years. Monday night the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department held their annual awards
Floydada Animal Shelter secures transport van
FLOYDADA – Thanks to quick work and generous donations, the Floydada Animal Shelter now has a van to transport stray animals to new homes. The shelter put out the call earlier this month for donations to raise
Longhorns, Whirlwinds ready for playoffs
FLOYD COUNTY – The Floydada Whirlwinds and the Lockney Longhorns are ready for the next step of their seasons by playing in the Bi-District playoffs this Tuesday. The Whirlwinds (22-5) will tangle with the No. 15 state
Darty Gin named February Business of the Month
DOUGHERTY – A banner ginning season has been topped off with recognition for Darty Gin, this month’s Floydada Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. The gin, owned by Rance and Marijon Pernell, handled more than 23,000
Norma Feuerbacher (Floydada)
February 19, 2022, in Willow Park, TX, Norma Gene Feuerbacher passed into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born to Sam and Lois Weatherall on April 29, 1929, in Roaring Springs, TX, and raised in nearby
Louise (Parrish) Thompson (Plainview)
Funeral services celebrating the life of Louise E. Thompson, 87 of Plainview, will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in Bartley Memorial Chapel with The Rev. Richard Dye, Pastor of First Christian Church-Plainview officiating. Interment
‘Last Throw Luke’ strikes again at Texas Tech
LUBBOCK – Yogi Berra would love Luke Holcombe. One of Yogi’s famous quotes of “it ain’t over ’til it’s over” fits Luke to a ‘T’. The former Floydada Whirlwind and current WTAMU Buffalo freshmen uncorked a personal
On The Record: Bill Rhoten and ‘KFLU’
ENNIS – They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and without question a new play about a country radio station in Floydada with a comedic tagline is quite flattering. Bill Rhoten, playwright and owner of
Pool managers, adult softball coordinator set
FLOYDADA – A set of familiar faces will be in charge of events this summer for Floydada’s municipal programs. On Tuesday the City Council approved Martha and Harvey Garza as Floydada City Pool managers for the 2022
Lady Winds finish 5-0 at Slaton Tourney
SLATON – As the Slaton Sadler Monument Tournament progressed from Thursday to Saturday, the weather improved each day and the Floydada Lady Winds (5-0) responded with victories. Floydada closed out its run in the Slaton Tourney by
Girls All-District 4-2A Basketball team released
FLOYD COUNTY – The Floydada Lady Winds and Lockney Lady Horns both had successful campaigns in girls basketball in 2021-22, and their efforts were recognized by the District 4-2A coaches on the All-District team just released. Floydada
Lady Winds take 2 more at Slaton Tourney
SLATON – The Floydada Lady Winds (4-0) had another good day on the softball diamond by winning a pair of games on Friday at the Slaton Sadler Tournament. Floydada held off the Brownfield Lady Cubs 9-6 in
May 7 set for sales tax reauthorization vote
FLOYDADA – The City of Floydada has set their municipal election date for May 7, the same date Floydada CISD and Lockney’s city and school board elections will be held. On Floydada’s ballot – reauthorization of the
Whirlwinds at Randall Playoff Preview Saturday
CANYON – Randall boys basketball Coach Leslie Broadhurst started a playoff tradition in 1999 of bringing in boys playoff qualifiers from classes 1A through 3A to play a marathon of 12-warmup games in two days. Broadhurst is
Annie Taylor: Floydada’s ‘Pioneer’ educator
By Christina Longoria/Wayland Baptist University (Used with Permission) PLAINVIEW – In 1951 Dr. James W. Marshall made the decision to voluntarily open Wayland’s doors to black students. Mrs. Annie Taylor had been teaching in Floydada for 25
Lady Winds 2-0 in first day of Slaton tourney
SLATON – The Floydada Lady Winds endured north winds in excess of 20-MPH and a chill factor in the mid 20’s in the opening day of their season on Thursday by taking two wins in the Slaton
Lady Horns end season with Area playoff loss
CANYON – The Bi-District champion Lockney Lady Horns season came to an end Thursday night with a 31 to 74 loss to the Panhandle Ettes in the UIL Area Regional. Amarillo Globe-News sports reporter Julio Vega described
Federal Reserve Working to Overcome Coin Circulation Disruption
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Coin Task Force has released a new paper on the state of the coin supply chain in the U.S. and the causes and effects of the coin circulation disruption that occurred during
Council approves FPD grant application, racial profiling report
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Police Department is operating well within state guidelines when it comes to profiling. Chief Reuben Ramon presented the department’s state-mandated annual racial profiling report to the Floydada City Council Tuesday night, and out
Holcombe’s shot wins Tech Shootout
LUBBOCK – Saturday was a special day for West Texas A&M freshman Luke Holcombe by winning the Section B shot put event at the Texas Tech Shootout in the Sports Performance Center. The former Floydada Whirlwind released