Snowden named County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health
FLOYDADA — Natalie Snowden has been named the new Texas A&M AgriLife Floyd County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health. The Floyd County Commissioners Court approved her hiring during their December meeting Monday. Snowden replaces Cristen
2 Floydada students make Wayland honor roll
PLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist University released its President’s and Dean’s lists for the Fall 2021 academic term, recognizing students for their accomplishments in the classroom. Two students from Floydada were on the lists. Karissa Jahay earned a
FCISD recognizes students, staff of the month
FLOYDADA — Nine students and three educators were recognized for their contributions to Floydada Collegiate ISD at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. A.B. Duncan Principal Monica Smith first recognized three Pre-Kindergarten students in Carson Kellison, Liliana Martinez
Floydadan appointed to new TDLR fuel advisory board
AUSTIN — Nine members were recently appointed to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s newly-created Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board, including Seth Stephens of Producers Cooperative Elevator in Floydada. According to a TDLR news
Burrows touts conservative bona fides in town hall
FLOYDADA — Texas State Representative Dustin Burrows was in Floyd County on Tuesday, ahead of his district’s encompassing of Floyd County for the 2023 Texas Legislature. Burrows, from Lubbock, was elected to his seat in 2014 and
Reminder: Santa on the Square, Christmas parade are Thursday night
FLOYDADA — Thursday evening is sure to be full of festive holiday fun, thanks to two downtown events sponsored by local organizations. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Thursday with the Floydada Chamber of Commerce’s annual Santa
Lockney native graduates top of class from Wayland
PLAINVIEW — Sixty-five students graduated from Wayland Baptist University during its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, and a Lockney native was recognized as one of the class’s highest-ranking graduates. Levi Kasner, a mathematics and computer science major
FCISD approves new district lines
FLOYDADA — In an unanimous vote Tuesday night, Floydada Collegiate ISD’s seven members agreed to change the lines of their five single-member precincts to better fit the 2020 census numbers. The change, a mandate for equal representation,
Whirlwinds go to Christmas holiday break undefeated
SUDAN, Texas — The Floydada Whirlwinds (12-0) wrapped their final gift before the Christmas holiday with a convincing 81-27 win over the Sudan Hornets on Monday night. This shortly followed the Whirlwinds winning their second tournament championship
Motley Co., Stratford State Championship games to be televised on Bally Sports Southwest
ARLINGTON — All UIL State Championship football games will be televised this week on Bally Sports Southwest including the Motley County Matadors in 1A-II and the Stratford Elks in 2A-II. All of the championship games will be
Floydada faithful bless dozens of children, seniors in need ahead of Christmas
FLOYDADA — Abe Enriquez played Santa Claus Tuesday morning. Enriquez, the soon-to-be retired maintenance director for Floydada Collegiate ISD, loaded up his truck with more than 30 bags of toys for kids in need. The bags were
Lockney community celebrates season with Downtown Christmas Saturday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Chamber of Commerce hosted a very special VIP guest at its Downtown Christmas celebration Saturday night. Santa Claus made an appearance and heard Christmas wishes from the community’s youth. Carriage rides up and
Twilla Fay Morris (Petersburg)
Twilla Fay Sanders Morris, 94, of Petersburg passed away on December 12, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 16, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Petersburg with Doug Hensley of Forrest Heights
FCISD board will tackle decennial redistricting Tuesday night
FLOYDADA — Redistricting single-member school board voting districts will be front and center when the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District Board of Trustees meets on Tuesday night at 7. Redistricting-related items on the agenda include a public
Floydada council will talk animal shelter at Tuesday meeting
FLOYDADA — One item of interest stands out in a very short agenda for the Floydada City Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6:30. Cassandra Garza, director of the Floydada Animal Shelter, will bring an update on
Floydada High band concert is Tuesday night
FLOYDADA — The bands of Floydada Collegiate High School will be presenting their winter concert on Tuesday evening. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Floydada Performing Arts Center, features the high school bands and
Lady Horns take 7th win a row to grab Shootout title
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Lady Horns (15-4) ended a long drought of winning a basketball tournament championship when they fought off the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs 53-43 on Saturday at Longhorn Gym. It was also Trey Bale’s initial
Lady Winds win the Whirlwind Classic Championship
FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds (11-5) made a solid showing at the Whirlwind Classic this past weekend by finishing 4-0 and claiming the girls championship. The Floydada girls took second place at the Tahoka Tournament the prior
Longhorns endure adversity to win Shootout Championship
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns (8-3) paid a price for its win over the Petersburg Buffaloes 49-42 on Friday in the Lockney Shootout by losing its two leading scores in seniors Austin Rodriguez and Josh Barreterro to
Clean audit headlines commissioners court meeting Monday
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners Court heard the results of the financial audit for the 2021 fiscal year during their regular meeting on Monday, and they were pleased to hear that the report was, as one
Whirlwinds claim Classic Championship and improve to 11-0
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwinds (11-0) added another tournament championship trophy to their resume for the 2021-22 boys basketball season by going 4-0 to win the Whirlwind Classic at Whirlwind Gym Thursday through Saturday. Whirlwinds won the
LHS Student Council spreads Christmas cheer with service
LOCKNEY — Members of the Lockney High School Student Council had the opportunity to serve the community and spread Christmas cheer in the process on Friday. The students served at The Outcome Closet to distribute toys, cocoa
ON THE RECORD: William Lee Martin comes to Plainview Friday
Comedian William Lee Martin is bringing his Christmas special to West Texas, presenting “Return of the Nutcracker” Friday night, Dec. 17 at the Fair Theater in Plainview. Consisting of lots of new material and feel-good Christmas favorites,
Reminder: Lockney Downtown Christmas is Saturday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Downtown Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 11. Festivities take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and include shopping in local businesses, carriage rides, food vendors, Christmas music
Ray Haney (Lubbock)
Ray “Jeep” Haney, 87, of Lubbock passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born in Floydada, TX to John Wesley and Elizabeth Mart Haney on April 27, 1934. He married Rita Kay Bumpass in Clovis, NM
Longhorns on four-game winning streak after day 1 at Shootout
LOCKNEY — The Lockney Longhorns utilized an aggressive style of play to wear down the Patton Springs Rangers 73-42 on the first day of the Lockney Shootout at Longhorn Gym on Thursday. The Lockney boys (6-3) have
Lady Winds open Classic with win over Lorenzo
FLOYDADA — Sophomore Sierra Snowden scored a the most individual points of all players this season with 22 to pace the Floydada Lady Winds (8-5) to a 60-41 win over the Lorenzo Lady Hornets on Day 1
Lady Horns have a hot start in day 1 of Shootout
LOCKNEY — Most coaches prefer a fast start in ballgames, and that is exactly what the Lady Horns gave coach Trey Bale with a 23-8 burst in the opening stanza as Lockney (13-4) cruised to a 70-42
Whirlwinds improve to 9-0 after winning two games on Day 1 of Classic
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwinds (9-0) kept their season record unblemished by taking two games on Thursday in the opening day of the Whirlwind Classic at Whirlwind Gym. Sophomore guard Abram Castillo had a good day of
Floyd County Commissioners to hear audit Monday morning
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners Court will meet at 8 a.m. Monday for its regular December meeting. The agenda includes the annual financial audit presentation from Rick Knapp. The commissioners will vote to approve the audit,