Missouri murder suspect turns self into Floydada Police
FLOYDADA – A man wanted for murder out of Missouri turned himself into Floydada Police Chief Reuben Ramon early Wednesday afternoon. The man flagged Ramon down along Highway 62 south of town and told him “I just
Discipline name of the game for Floyd County teams
FLOYD COUNTY – As Floyd County’s two football teams head toward their third week of the season, both coaches are preaching discipline. “We’ve got to work on execution,” Longhorns Coach Jonathan Thiebaud said following Friday night’s Floyd
FCISD, Collegiate Edu-Nation looking for instructional specialists
FLOYDADA – Floydada Collegiate ISD partner Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is looking for you. CEN was recently awarded an AmeriCorp grant to hire a pair of specialists. One, the Career Exploration Specialist, is to grow the district’s relationship
Floydada native named TSTC honor graduate
ABILENE – Floydada’s Alexyz Alvarado was named one of several West Texas honor graduates during Texas State Technical College’s graduation ceremonies Friday. Alvarado, a 2021 graduate of Floydada Collegiate High School, maintained a minimum 3.5 grade-point average
Floydada man injured in fatal crash outside Lorenzo
LORENZO – A Floydada man is recovering after he was involved in a crash that killed one person Monday afternoon east of Lorenzo. According to Texas Department of Public Safety officials, 38-year-old Enrique Martinez of Floydada was
Hospital board approves facility repairs for Mangold, clinic
LOCKNEY – Roof repairs are not something organizations generally look forward to, but thanks to a grant received by W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital, the Lockney General Hospital board is a little more at ease on ordering those
Only One Fire Call Required by Floydada VFD
FLOYDADA, TX – It was a quiet month for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department. According to records, firefighters made one run in August to Rushing Chapel (FM786 and FM602) for a grass fire. The August 29th fire
Jeffrey Lynn Cox (Plainview)
Jeffrey Lynn Cox, 51, of Plainview, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, in the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the care
Carl’s Cogitations: Life’s Purpose
Last week we began a journey pursuing the meaning of life. To truly understanding what life’s purpose is all about, we need to understand the difference between a hobby and a career. In the professional world this
Floydada wins 100th playing of Floyd County Championship
FLOYDADA – “It’s a closer game than what’s on the scoreboard.” That was the agreement of Floydada play-by-play caller Randell Sims and his Lockney counterpart Tucker Lowrance Friday night as the Floydada Whirlwinds topped the Lockney Longhorns
Walter Davis (Floydada)
Walter Newton Davis, 82, of Floydada, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. Like he always said, he had reservations! Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 5, 2022, at
Recent Rainfall Easing Drought, Southern Plains Still Struggling
NASHVILLE, TN – Recent rainfall across Texas is helping the region ease a historic drought and offering optimism for farmers and ranchers heading into the winter. Speaking on RFD-TV’s Rural Evening News, Tony St. James of All
Extra security measures for Floyd County Championship
FLOYDADA – Due to the request for extra security, fans of both the Floydada Whirlwinds and Lockney Longhorns will be required to pass through metal detectors upon entering Charles Tyler Stadium Friday night for the 100th playing
2 dead, 1 injured in crash south of Floydada
UPDATE (9/2 9:00 a.m.) – The people killed in Thursday night’s crash have been identified by Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez. The Sheriff tells the Record 24-year-old Devin Andrews of Mount Vernon was the driver of the
Floydada Native and Son Die in Lubbock Accident
LUBBOCK, TX – A Floydada-native and her son lost their lives Wednesday afternoon in a two-car accident in Lubbock. According to the Lubbock Police Department, 44-year-old Joni Smith was at an intersection preparing to turn west on
Whirlwind JV Defeats Lockney in Floyd County Warmup
LOCKNEY, TX – The Junior Varsity version of the Floyd County Championship was held Thursday night at Mitchell Zimmerman Field in Lockney, and the Floydada Whirlwinds took the victory, 26-14. The Winds improve to 2-0 after opening
Lowe’s Selected as Floydada Business of the Month
FLOYDADA, TX – Lowe’s has been named the September Business of the Month by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce. The store has been a long-time fixture in the community though it is part of a regional chain
Whitfill honored for 50 years of service to Lions Club
FLOYDADA – To know Tony Whitfill is to know his sense of humor. When told he would be receiving the Half Century award from the Floydada Lions Club, Whitfill joked “That’s impossible, I’m only 47!” Despite the
End of Summer Community Bash Begins Friday Afternoon
FLOYDADA, TX – As school gets back into full swing, the Floydada Chamber of Commerce is ready to celebrate with an “End of Summer Community Bash.” The event gets underway Friday at 5:30 pm downtown on the
Floydada Family Dentistry gives free mouthguards to football team
FLOYDADA – It’s a gift of protection and of civic pride. On Wednesday Dr. Thomas Stewart and the staff of Floydada Family Dentistry gave 56 Whirlwind football players new custom mouthpieces. The roughly $100 mouthpieces, Floydada green
Floydada CISD sets tax rate, approves elementary security measures
FLOYDADA – “Thank You!” A.B. Duncan Elementary Principal Monica Smith was grateful for the Floydada Collegiate ISD board Tuesday night after they approved a plan to improve security at her school. The initial plan offered by Superintendent
Lockney ISD sets tax rate, agrees to wind reinvestment zone
LOCKNEY- Floyd County’s school districts both held meetings Tuesday night to set their operating budgets and tax rates for the 2023 year while also discussing school safety amid new state requirements. Lockney’s school board began their evening
Minor street flooding follows heavy rain Wednesday
FLOYDADA – More than two inches of rain fell on Floydada Wednesday, with more expected through late evening. As of 4:30 p.m. the West Texas Mesonet at Texas Tech reports 2.3 inches of rain has fallen, with
Coaches ready for 2022 Floyd County Championship
FLOYD COUNTY – There are 12 miles separating Floydada and Lockney, but this week it might as well be 1,200 miles as the Whirlwinds and Longhorns get ready to face off in their century-old rivalry game. The
FCHS names homecoming queen candidates
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s homecoming, once a celebration held every four years, is back this fall for the second consecutive year. On Tuesday morning Floydada Collegiate High School named the five candidates for this year’s Homecoming Queen. The
Six South Dakota teens arrested after Floydada chase
FLOYDADA – A busy morning for Floydada Police after a group of teens in a stolen SUV run out of gas following a chase through three counties. The incident started after a 911 call came into police
Floyd County license plate fees not changing in 2023
FLOYD COUNTY – The cost of getting license plates will remain the same in 2023, at least for the amount the county charges. On Monday morning county commissioners approved leaving the $10 road and bridge fee assessed
Jimmie Dunn (Lubbock)
Jimmie Dunn passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Following a private graveside service for the family at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Floydada Cemetery, family and friends will celebrate his life of 86 years
Eric Fierro, Jr. (Bovina)
Eric Fierro, Jr. of Bovina, Texas, died suddenly on Aug. 25, 2022. He was 34 years old. A viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada,
Seagraves Eagles swoop down on Longhorns
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Longhorns wanted to start the season off strong with a victory at home, but the Seagraves Eagles spoiled their plans Friday night. Seagraves won the game 30-0, scoring twice in the first quarter