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
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