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,
Rep. Jodey Arrington announces bid for re-election
LUBBOCK — Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Lubbock), the member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 19th Congressional District of Texas, announced last week his campaign for re-election in the 2022 election cycle. The Plainview native, who
Belinda Stapp (Lockney)
Belinda Maxine Stapp, 67, of Lockney, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Lockney Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the graveside service
Ofilia Hinojosa Torrez Salazar (Robstown)
Ofilia Hinojosa Torrez Salazar, age 65, of Robstown and formerly of Floydada, passed away on December 3, 2021, in Lubbock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalen
Whirlwind Classic and Lockney Shootout tourneys are both this weekend
FLOYD COUNTY — If you want a little high school basketball to blend in with Christmas shopping and other festivities, then Floydada and Lockney will both be providing some exciting roundball action this Thursday through Saturday (Dec.
A.B. Duncan is academic UIL champ, Lockney takes 3rd
FLOYDADA — Floydada’s A.B. Duncan Elementary School was named team champion in the District 4-AA elementary school academic UIL meet on Wednesday. Lockney came in third place. Floydada secured the top spot with 588 total team points,
Governor readies resources ahead of potential fire weather
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the office of Gov. Greg Abbott. AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready and activate resources ahead of
Lady Horns launch 9 threes in win over 3A Roosevelt
LOCKNEY — The Lockney girls have done an excellent job of winning on their home floor at Longhorn Gym this season going 4-0. The Lady Horns kept that home winning streak intact with a solid 48-36 win
ON THE RECORD: Dr. Jared Bernstein
Dr. Jared Bernstein is a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors and joins Tony St. James to discuss supply chain disruptions, inflation concerns, and an upcoming Economic Report of the President on this edition
Littlefield has big 4th quarter for comeback win over Lady Winds
LITTLEFIELD — The Littlefield Lady Cats got hot in the final quarter to outscore Floydada (7-5) 24-8 and take a misleading 45-29 win over the Lady Winds on Tuesday night at Wildcat Gym on Waylon Jennings Blvd.
Fred Allen Nixon (Lubbock)
Services for Fred Allen Nixon, 90, of Lubbock will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 6, 2021, in Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:30 pm,
Darelene Reed (Lockney)
Darlene Reed, age 70, of Lockney, passed away on December 6, 2021, in Lubbock. Graveside Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Lockney Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from
Andres Silvestre Garcia (Plainview)
Andres Silvestre Garcia, 22, formerly of Lockney passed away on December 4, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the College Heights Baptist Church with Carlos Hinojos, Pastor of
Whirlwinds take OT win at 3A Littlefield to remain undefeated
LITTLEFIELD — Floydada freshman Braun Hobbs was a perfect 4-for-4 at the free-throw line and junior Jayson Cooper was 1-for-2 at the line, plus made a 2-point field goal in overtime to lead the Whirlwinds (7-0) to
Nolan N. Arney (Plainview)
Nolan N. Arney of Plainview; and beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Lineman, and Friend, went to his eternal home, Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 90. Funeral services celebrating his life will be Tuesday, November
Santa spotted in halls of Floyd County Courthouse
FLOYDADA — Jolly old Saint Nicholas found his way to the Floyd County Courthouse earlier this week, though it’s unclear as to whether he was conducting official business. According to an unnamed source within the County Attorney’s
Floydada middle schoolers make All-Region bands with Saturday auditions
SHALLOWATER — Twelve Floydada Junior High students auditioned and four were selected for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region bands on Saturday. 8th graders David Guerra (flute) and Tavianne Bullock (bass clarinet) were chosen
Profits Abound as Shippers “Cash In” on Disruptions
EAGLE POINT, OR – Currently, around 16 percent of the global dry bulk fleet is tied up waiting to unload at various ports worldwide, creating inefficiency and increased shipping costs according to Jay O’Neil with HJ O’Neil
EPA Releases Much-Anticipated RFS Blending Rates Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC – The future of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is just a bit clearer today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a package of proposals to set biofuel blending volumes while also rejecting 65
Farmer Sentiment Down 30 Percent Since November 2020
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Volatility in commodity markets combined with historic increases in crop input prices are leading farmers and ranchers down a road of growing pessimism. That’s according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy
Burrows to hold town hall in Floyd County Dec. 14
FLOYDADA — Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) will be hosting a town hall meeting in Floydada next week. Burrows, who represents Texas House District 83, will be in Floydada at the Floyd County Courthouse at noon on Tuesday,
Wayland students chronicle college’s integration, Floydada’s Annie Taylor in museum exhibit
PLAINVIEW — For Wayland Baptist University history students Chloe Barham and Devin Davis, their history practicum has been practical. The duo chose to build a museum exhibit, focusing on Wayland’s historical decision to integrate in 1951. In
Roosevelt wearing Cinderella’s slippers to 3A-II State Semifinals
LUBBOCK — The No. 6 Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles (14-0) are taking everything in possible as they continue their historic football playoff march to the 3A-II State Semifinals on Friday, December 10 with the No. 2 Gunter Tigers
Lockney ISD to hold public hearing on redistricting Thursday
LOCKNEY — In a process that only happens once every 10 years, the Lockney Independent School District is redistricting its single-member school board districts following the 2020 Census and is holding a public hearing on the process
FCISD hosting Christmas Open House next week
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Collegiate Independent School District is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Open House next week. The event will take place on Monday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Lady Winds fall in Tahoka Championship to Sterling City in OT
TAHOKA — The Floydada Lady Winds suffered their second overtime loss of the week, the latest being in the girls championship game of the Tahoka Tournament on Saturday to the Sterling City Lady Eagles (9-1) 46-43. With
Longhorns are Consolation Champs at Tahoka
TAHOKA — The Lockney Longhorns claimed the boys Consolation Championship at the Tahoka Tournament this past weekend by going 2-1. The Longhorns lost in opening round on Thursday to the Lubbock Kingdom Prep Warriors 58-51. Lockney rebounded
Lady Horns go 3-1 at Tahoka to win consolation trophy
TAHOKA — The Lockney Lady Longhorns made a good run in the Tahoka Tournament this past weekend by finishing 3-1 and claiming the Consolation Championship trophy. Lockney’s only loss was in the opening round on Thursday to
Whirlwinds win Tahoka Tourney Championship
TAHOKA — The Floydada Whirlwinds (6-0) utilized a first half surge and then held off the Forsan Buffaloes 66-64 to claim the boys championship of the Tahoka Tournament on Saturday. Floydada built up a nine point lead