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
Helms leads Idalou to first Girls State Tournament
SAN ANTONIO – The famous and colorful coach Bum Phillips of the Houston Oilers in the 1980’s made a statement that stuck with his legendary career after losing to the Pittsburg Steelers on consecutive years in the
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (3/2)
FLOYDADA – Some weeks the radio charts have tons of changes, with songs shuffling up and down the list as songs get played out. Other weeks, nothing changes – which is what has happened this week as
One Dead in Blanco Canyon rollover
FLOYDADA – A 19-year-old is dead following a rollover crash Tuesday night along Highway 62 south of Floydada. The accident happened just after 9:00 p.m. at the edge of Blanco Canyon near County Road 300. The 19-year-old,
Explosive Lady Winds run rule Abernathy
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Lady Winds appeared to be on a mission in run-ruling the Abernathy Lady Lopes 14-3 on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon at Lady Winds Field on Whirlwind Way. The Lady Winds (9-0-1) apparently wanted
Lady Horns softball suffer first loss
CROSBYTON – The Crosbyton Chiefettes came out strong by scoring five runs in the first inning and went on to give the Lockney Lady Horns (4-1) their first loss of the season by a 11-1 score on
Morales, Rasco win primary races
FLOYD COUNTY – Floyd County Treasurer Lori Morales held off predecessor Elva Martinez to claim the Republican primary Tuesday. The only contested county-wide race in either the Republican or Democratic primaries, Martinez will now head as the
Multiple Floyd County churches observe Ash Wednesday
FLOYD COUNTY – The second part of Genesis 3:19 teaches us about our creation with the words “for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Christians across the world will take part in a visual
Rodriguez single leads Horns to victory over Clarendon
LOCKNEY – Senior Austin Rodriguez established a reputation of being “Mr. Clutch” in basketball with his fourth quarter free-throw shooting. You can now add Rodriguez of being “Mr. Clutch” in baseball after Monday night’s walk-off RBI single
385 Floyd County residents voted early in primaries
FLOYD COUNTY – As polls open for the 2022 Primaries across Texas, here are some things voters in Floyd County need to know. Floyd County has two voting locations, with Lockney’s First United Methodist Church and the
Lockney High School moving closer to career-ready model
LOCKNEY – It was a relatively quiet and quick school board meeting this month in Lockney, as board members and Superintendent Jim Baum discussed the future of Lockney ISD. One of the biggest topics of discussion is
Floydada Baseball, Softball broadcast schedules set
FLOYDADA – As the Whirlwinds and Lady Winds take the field on their 2022 seasons, 106.1 FLiP FM and All Ag, All Day have set their broadcast schedules. All Ag, All Day 900 AM and 98.5 FM
Whirlwinds beat Colorado City for first win
POST – The Floydada Whirlwinds (1-1) only got to play one game in the Post Bold Gold Baseball Tournament at Norm Cash Field, but they made it count with a 6-1 over the Colorado City Wolves on
Snowden, Lindley win Lighthouse youth tour speech contest
FLOYDADA – Lighthouse Electric Cooperative held their annual Youth Tour speech contest on Saturday, February 26, with Floydada’s Sierra Snowden and Memphis’ Sarah Lindley taking the top two spots. Snowden and Lindley each receive $1,500 in scholarship
Holcombe takes Silver at Lone Star Conference indoor championship
LUBBOCK – Luke Holcombe of West Texas A&M knew going into the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Track and Field Indoor Championships at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center he had a big obstacle to get around in