Lady Horns win Jesse L. Garza Tournament
LOCKNEY – The Lockney Lady Horns (4-0) protected their home field this past weekend by winning three games to win the championship of the Jesse L. Garza Lady Horns Softball Tournament. Lockney won two games on Thursday
Idalou rallies to top Lockney at Tulia Tournament
TULIA – The Lockney Longhorns (0-2) dropped a pair of tough games in the Tulia Baseball Tournament falling to the Idalou Wildcats 6-2 on Saturday and the Amarillo San Jacinto Christian Patriots 2-1 on Thursday. Lockney had
Lady Winds claim Tahoka Tourney Championship
TAHOKA – The Floydada Lady Winds (8-0-1) scored two runs in the fourth inning for a comeback win over the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs 7-6 in the Championship game of the Tahoka Softball Tournament late Saturday afternoon. In
Teams dealing with cold weekend on diamond
FLOYD COUNTY – The month of February has had its grueling days of cold weather to deal with, especially for the athletes competing in outdoor sporting events. For example, both tournaments the Floydada Lady Winds have played
Lady Winds advance to Championship at Tahoka
TAHOKA – The Floydada Lady Winds and all of the teams playing in the Tahoka Softball Tournament are dealing with more than just their opponents – they are playing in frigid conditions with chill factors in the
On The Record: Floydada Little League
FLOYDADA – It may not seem like baseball weather just yet, but spring is around the corner – and that means it is almost time for little league. Floydada’s Little League Association is putting out the call
Morales throws no-hitter, but Lockney falls in season opener
TULIA – Baseball can produce strange results, and the Lockney Longhorns 2-1 loss to the Amarillo San Jacinto Christian Patriots is about as unique as it gets. It was a cold Thursday night and not the best
Gas pump encounter leads to Lockney meth arrest
UPDATE: Lockney Police have obtained surveillance video from the Allsup’s of the alleged drug deal. They have released it in hopes someone can identify the person that walks up to Rodriguez’s SUV and the pickup truck they
3 promoted at First National Bank Floydada
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s First National Bank has promoted three of its employees. The promotions of T.K. Farris, Logan Bradley and Tyler Hammonds were recently announced by bank chairman Tom Farris. T.K. Farris has been named Senior Vice
Softball teams win in frigid weather Thursday
FLOYD COUNTY – The Floydada Lady Winds and the Lockney Lady Horns both endured the cold and wind by grabbing wins in tournament play on Thursday. Floydada (7-0) actually ended in a tie with the Abernathy Lady
Spring Break Spring Cleaning for Floydada
FLOYDADA – The City of Floydada has come up with a good way to keep FCISD students busy during their spring break week. The city is hosting a city-wide spring cleaning event that week of March 14-19.
The Outcome Closet – Lockney’s hometown ministry
LOCKNEY – Sisters Nichole Schmalzried and Kayla Sherman are “The Outcome” – a multi-faceted ministry serving multiple communities in the area. Part of that ministry is a new clothing and supply closet opened near Sherman’s home in
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