Lady Horns gain confidence with Hale Center wins
The Lockney Lady Horns had a big week of blowing past the Hale Center Lady Owls 20-7 on Tuesday, and then a convincing 24-9 victory on Friday.
On The Record: Yelitza Serrato
There are few people who are making as direct an impact into the Floydada Community as Yelitza Serrato, owner of Whirlwind Nutrition and one-third of the Serrato Sisters.
Winners picked in Floyd County Sheriff’s Office gun raffle
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office raffled off a pair of rifles Friday afternoon, with the funds going toward the FCSO Community Outreach Program.
9 Whirlwinds to compete at UIL Region Tennis tournament
Floydada Collegiate High School will be sending a bus full of tennis players to the Region 1-2A Tennis Tournament Monday.
Rising Input Costs Moderating Excitement Over Higher Prices
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – One consistent theme from farmers across the nation is that higher crop prices will not offset the dramatic increase in farm production costs this year. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for
Land Values in South Experience Double-Digit Growth
DALLAS, TX – Land values have increased at least 10 percent over the past year across portions of Texas and Northern Louisiana, led by irrigated cropland, but the impacts of inflation are beginning to weigh on the
Lady Winds up one spot in statewide coaches poll
The Floydada Lady Winds softball has climbed up another spot in the Texas Girls Coaches Association poll of the top teams in Class 2A.
Floydada’s Methodist church hosting Passover Seder
Floydada’s First United Methodist Church will host Chosen People Ministries for a ‘Messiah in the Passover’ Seder on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Oil Industry Executives Testify on Current High Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – Is it government regulation or pressure from shareholders that’s keeping oil companies from increasing supplies of oil domestically? According to Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-D) the Chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight
Delmas McCormick (Lubbock)
The family of Delmas McCormick will celebrate his life of 86 years at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers followed by graveside services at 3:00 PM in the Floydada
Crews get handle on large grass fire near McCoy Community
Between 250-400 acres of grassland and farmland burned Thursday afternoon in a grass fire along FM 54 near the McCoy Community.
Lockney Police to install license plate cameras along US 70
With six months of service under their belts, Lockney’s Police Department is undergoing some changes as well as bringing in a new tool to help fight crime in the city.
Signup Begins for USDA’s Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Signup is underway for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through USDA which provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to keep land in agricultural production and supplement their income while
New Chief Nursing Officer joins Mangold Memorial Hospital
The Board and Administration of the Lockney General Hospital District are pleased to announce the addition of Nisha Champaneri in the role of Chief Nursing Officer at W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital.
Farmers Expect More Expensive Inputs, Lack of Availability
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – On Tuesday, results from the March 2022 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer were released showing producer sentiment at its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic. The drop in optimism
USDA Rolls Out WHIP+ Replacement Program for Livestock
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is announcing $670 million in assistance to more than 100,000 livestock producers under the new Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). In September President Biden signed the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance
1 arrest, multiple vehicles seized in Floydada drug bust
A Floydada man has been arrested and multiple vehicles and cash have been seized following a Wednesday-morning drug bust at two Floydada homes.
What’s FLiP FM Spinning this week? (4/6)
Cody Johnson is still at the top of the charts, now for SIX WEEKS – if this was a report card, that’d for sure be straight A’s.
Trevino, Obregon power Lady Winds to win over Sundown
The Floydada Lady Winds (21-2-1, 7-0) got shutdown pitching from Erin Trevino and an abundance of extra base hits including a two run homer by Marissa Obregon in beating the Sundown Roughettes 18-0 on the road Tuesday.
Lady Horns unleash on Hale Center in victory
The Lockney Lady Horns bats came alive in the fourth innings to produce 16-runs and take a 20-7 win over the Hale Center Lady Owls on Tuesday.
Thiebaud grinds out complete game in Longhorns win
Freshman Dyllan Thiebaud’s value has increased significantly as the season progresses and Tuesday he hurled a complete seven inning pitching performance in the Lockney Longhorns win.
Glasscock pitches solid game in Winds win at Olton
To be a playoff contender, a team needs good pitching, and senior Trace Glasscock delivered in a 15-8 win over the Olton Mustangs on Tuesday.
Mexico Agrees to U.S. Demands Regarding Potato Trade
MEXICO CITY, MX – Two-way trade in food and agricultural products between the United States and Mexico reached a record $63 billion in 2021, the result of a renegotiated trade agreement known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or
House Continues With Farm Bill Hearings: Energy Title
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the Energy title of the 2018 Farm Bill with the goal of discussing renewable energy opportunities in rural America. Rep. David Scott (GA-D), Chairman of
Farmers Turning Pessimistic Regarding Current and Future Expectations
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmers in the U.S. appear to be losing optimism in the economy, as the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dips to its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic.
City, Animal Shelter hosting vaccination clinic Saturday
The City of Floydada and the Floydada Animal Shelter are hosting a vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday at the Wayne Russell RV Park.
Lockney’s Caleb Pritchard commits to Wayland Baptist football
Lockney defensive lineman Caleb Pritchard has committed to play football for the Wayland Baptist Pioneers in 2022.
Bleachers, Press Box being installed at Lady Winds Field
Lady Winds Field continues to get upgrades to make it look like a top-notch stadium. The latest addition was in progress on Tuesday with the installation of a pre-fabricated press box.
Sammie Bedwell Setliff (Lockney)
Sammie Bedwell Setliff, 50, of Lockney passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Northwest Church of Christ with Ty Fleming and Kerry Jones
First Baptist Floydada honored by Wayland Baptist University
In an evening honoring its donors and strongest supporters, Wayland Baptist University uniquely recognized the work of Floydada’s First Baptist Church for their century-long support of the college.