Lady Horns get 2 convincing wins to end 2021 on a 10-game winning streak
LOCKNEY — When a team has an arsenal of shooters, tough defenders, handles the ball very well and protects home court, that team usually has a solid winning record. Example: The Lockney Lady Horns’ with a 10-game
New Year May Provide Headwinds for Beef Producers
SANTA ROSA, CA – The new year may provide new headwinds for beef producers according to Matt Clark, a Senior Industry Analyst with American AgCredit. The beef sector ended 2021 much better than the year before thanks
Recent Business Loans From Banks Benefit Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, DC – The effects of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continue to show positive results in rural communities according to data recently released by the American Bankers Association (ABA). The 2020 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requires
Higher Prices Expected in 2022, Higher Costs Too
URBANA, IL -There is no expectation that the significant federal support the agricultural industry has received over the past four years will continue in 2022. According to a recent FarmDocDaily report from University of Illinois agricultural economist
Norma Warren Kerns (Plainview)
Norma Kerns, 86, of Plainview, passed away peacefully covered in prayers by those who loved her on December 29, 2021. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Norma was born on July 8th, 1935 to
Barbara Eloise Browning (Plainview)
Barbara Eloise Evans Browning went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and join her husband, Jeane Lee Browning, of 64 years on January 1, 2022. Barbara was born August 3, 1936, to Frank Eugene
Mike Smith (Floydada)
Michael Earl Smith passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at University Medical Center in Lubbock following a long battle with complications from a stroke, at the age of 71. A memorial service will be
DeBock steps down from Floydada Chamber of Commerce
FLOYDADA — After about four years of serving her community in the role, Kortney DeBock is stepping down from the Floydada Chamber of Commerce manager position. DeBock announced her departure in a Facebook post Sunday afternoon. She
Fire destroys Floydada home
Floydada firefighters spent a snowy Sunday afternoon trying to control a house fire in the 600 block of South Main. Police Chief Reuben Ramon said the fire started around 12:00 p.m. and that the home was vacant,
Carl’s Cogitations: New Year with New Resolve
The new year is dawning and as is customary this time of year I am sure many reading this article have turned their attention over the past few weeks to make new resolutions for 2023. The vast
Floyd County 2021: A Look Back
With another year coming to a close here in Floyd County, we at the Record decided to take a look back on some of the top stories from each month. January: The biggest news at the start
Whirlwinds suffer first defeat of the season, go 1-1 at Caprock on Thursday
LUBBOCK — The Lubbock Christian Eagles (11-4) led by 6’6” post Asher Fleming took control in the fourth quarter to outscore the previously undefeated Floydada Whirlwinds (14-1 at the time) 26-11 in the final stanza to take
Texans now have longer to renew vehicle registration online
AUSTIN — A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations
Longhorns fall to Olton in Consolation Championship at Littlefield
LITTLEFIELD — If you are wondering how good the Olton Mustangs are this season, just ask Lockney boys coach Kelan Verette since the Longhorns have lost to the Mustangs twice this season by similar results. Olton (17
Lady Horns return to hoops action against Petersburg
LOCKNEY — It has been 13 days since the Lockney Lady Horns (16-4) have been in competition and what a comeback the Lady Horns had in beating the Post Lady Lopes 52-46 at Antelope Gym on December
Whirlwinds win first round game at Caprock Classic over Stanton
LUBBOCK — Similar to a windy day with gusts up to 50 mph, the Floydada Whirlwinds (14-0) lived up to their mascot name and blew past the Stanton Buffaloes 68-28 on Wednesday afternoon at Lubbock High’s Westerner
CDC investigating listeria outbreaks linked to recalled salads
ATLANTA — The CDC is investigating two separate listeria outbreaks linked to bagged salads, one of which has caused two cases of the disease in Texas. The salads which caused the Texas illnesses were produced by Dole,
Omicron is sidelining even health care workers as it rips through Texas
By Ren Larson, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica The omicron variant has led to a surge in positive cases across Texas, and some hospital regions are seeing numbers of COVID-19 patients that rival last winter. The
Whirlwinds have strong start to knock off Bobcats at Dimmitt
DIMMITT — The Floydada Whirlwinds showed no signs of rust in returning to the hardwood courts with a convincing 56-34 win over the 3A Dimmitt Bobcats at Kenneth Cleveland Gym on Tuesday afternoon. The Whirlwinds (13-0) had
Lady Winds return from holiday break with tough win at Dimmitt
DIMMITT — The Lady Winds (12-6) fought off the Dimmitt Bobbies in the fourth quarter to take a hard fought win 36-32 at Kenneth Cleveland Gym on Tuesday afternoon. Floydada had a 10-point lead at halftime 18-8,
State Parks offering ‘First Day Hike’ Jan. 1
QUITAQUE — Caprock Canyons State Park is offering a “First Day Hike” on Jan. 1 as part of a national initiative to get outdoors on New Year’s Day. The park is giving visitors an opportunity to “start
City offices lock doors citing COVID-19 concerns
FLOYD COUNTY — Both of Floyd County’s city hall lobbies are once again closed to visitors, thanks to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the area. Floydada City Hall and Lockney City Hall both had signs on
Gov. Greg Abbott intervened to put a positive spin on Texas’ power grid
By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune The two most powerful people overseeing Texas’ electric grid sat next to each other in a quickly arranged Austin news conference in early December to try to assure Texans that the
Longhorns are 1-1 in Wildcat Classic
LITTLEFIELD — The Lockney Longhorns (9-6) have split their first two games of the 30th Annual Wildcat Classic by falling to the host Littlefield Wildcats 71-36 on Monday night, then turning around early Tuesday morning at 8
Undefeated Whirlwinds face big challenges to close out 2021
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwinds have been able to handle all comers in their first twelve games of the season by an average winning margin of 72-51. All of the victories have not been blowouts as there
Wanell Huckabee Eubanks (Lubbock)
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Wanell (Nell) Eubanks on December 22, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep while in her home. She brought such joy
Floyd County Stock Show around the corner
MUNCY — The 2022 Floyd County Livestock Show is on the horizon, and a tentative full schedule for the Jan. 13-15 event at the Unity Center is now available. Cattle and rabbits take center stage on Thursday,
George “Byron” Brock (Lockney)
Byron Brock, age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 23, 2021, in Plainview. Byron’s celebration of life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lockney on Tuesday, December 28,
Floydada Animal Shelter making strides, but still room for improvement
FLOYDADA — Since she was appointed about a year and a half ago, Floydada Animal Shelter Director Cassandra Garza has made huge strides towards bringing the animal overpopulation situation in the city under control, but she still
Longhorns return to the hardwood court in Littlefield Tourney on Monday
LITTLEFIELD — The Lockney Longhorns (8-5) will move their holiday celebration on Monday from gathering around the Christmas tree to the basketball court at Wildcat Gym in Littlefield for the 30th Annual Wildcat Classic on Waylon Jennings