What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (6/1)
FLOYDADA – The adage goes “cream rises to the top” – and this week, we’re seeing two songs rise to the top after weeks of sitting in the on-deck circle. Jason Aldean and Whiskey Myers both broke
Lockney’s ‘Movie in the Park’ moved indoors
UPDATE – Due to the risk of thunderstorms this evening, the movie has been moved indoors to Lockney Elementary School’s cafeteria at 8:00 p.m. The following is a note from the district: LOCKNEY – It’s ‘take two’
Floydada’s Chadwick winningest coach in Southland Conference history
CORPUS CHRISTI – Floydada native Royce Chadwick has made a name for himself in women’s collegiate basketball coaching; exceeding the 700-career win mark this season to become the all-time winningest basketball coach in the Southland Conference (SLC)
Floydada pool reopens for summer
FLOYDADA – On a hot, windy West Texas Sunday kids and families from across Floyd County flocked to the cool waters of Floydada’s pool. The pool officially opened its doors for the summer Sunday at Noon, and
Floyd County Friends announce ‘Friends Fest’
MUNCY – Mark your calendars now for August 13. The Floyd County Friends Unity Center will be rocking out that night to the inaugural Floyd County Friends Fest. The concert will feature three Texas Country acts familiar
Mistie Michelle Lloyd-Reed (Plainview)
Mistie Michelle Lloyd-Reed, 42, of Plainview, passed away On May 14, 2022, from ALS after a short but trying battle. She held tight to her faith and love of God during her battle which made her incredibly
Raymond Castillo (Plainview)
Raymond Castillo, age 54, passed away on May 20, 2022, in Amarillo. A Viewing will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held
Lockney’s Lucy Dean Record featured in Texas Monthly
LOCKNEY – She’s famous around these parts, but were you aware just how well known Lucy Dean Record was outside of Floyd County? The 97-year-old Lockney icon is featured on Texas Monthly’s website for an interview she
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (5/25)
FLOYDADA – We just can’t seem to get enough of these guys. For yet another week, Luke Combs & Aaron Watson remain at the top of the charts, with much of the songs at the top also
A.J. Vallejo of Brodie Lane on Live From The Backroom
LUBBOCK – A.J. Vallejo knows the beauty of experience. From being the frontman of alt-rock act Vallejo to his country work with Love & Chaos and now Brodie Lane, he’s just about seen it all. A.J. came
Multiple Horns, Winds named to 3-2A All-District team
FLOYD COUNTY – The District 3-2A All-District baseball team for 2022 has a strong representation of Lockney Longhorns and Floydada Whirlwinds, including Lockney freshman Dyllan Thiebaud selected as Newcomer of the Year. Thiebaud was Lockney’s catcher and
Lady Winds well represented in All-District honors
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Lady Winds made it through the 3-2A softball schedule unblemished for the second consecutive season, so district coaches rewarded them for their work. Senior Erin Trevino was named the overall district MVP, while
Lockney’s Hernandez named All-District softball first team
LOCKNEY – Junior Analecia Hernandez was named to the First Team 3-2A All-District softball team as a utility player, according to former Lady Horns coach Trey Bale. “Hernandez played catcher this season and had a good season
Floydada native named to Howard Payne Who’s Who list
BROWNWOOD – Howard Payne University recently named 31 students to its annual Who’s Who list. Students were honored during HPU’s Servant Leadership Awards chapel. The award is presented annually to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have
Lockney school board approves teacher salary boost
LOCKNEY – In a move to keep great teachers in Lockney, the LISD board unanimously approved a measure to raise the pay of all certified professionals Tuesday evening. The move will give each position a $5,000 raise
Bale leaving Lockney for Wink, Mann coming in as basketball coach
LOCKNEY – Changes are taking place in the Lockney basketball and track programs, according to LISD Athletic Director Jonathan Thiebaud. Chris Mann is coming from La Pryor in South Texas to take over the Longhorns boys basketball
Janice Catherine Wyly (Cabot, AR)
Janice Catherine Wyly, 60, of Cabot, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born July 20, 1961, in Lockney, Texas to the late Porter and Ovella Avaritt Wyly. Janice was the personification of the word selfless.
Velma Sue “Sudy” Dempsey Cochran (Floydada)
Velma Sue (Sudy) Dempsey Cochran, 69, of Floydada, TX, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May
Sammy Mercado (Ruidoso)
Samuel “Sammy” Mercado, age 66, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and formerly of Floydada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home in Floydada. A Celebration of Life will be held at
Lady Winds, Longhorns seasons celebrated following exits
FLOYD COUNTY – Fans of the Floydada Lady Winds softball team and the Lockney Longhorns baseball team were treated to exciting journeys deep into the playoffs during the month of May. The Lady Winds (32-5-1) season ended
On The Record: Old Settlers Day
FLOYDADA – A reunion is defined as “a social gathering attended by members of a certain group of people who have not seen each other for some time.” For the Floyd County Pioneers Association, that gathering means
Lady Winds season ends with Regionl Semifinals loss
BIG SPRING – Losing to the #2 team in the state that is also the reigning 2A state champions is never something to be ashamed of, but when it comes deep into the UIL playoffs it has
This Memorial Day do not become a memory
FLOYDADA – During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend in Texas, there were a total of 360 driving under the influence (DUI) alcohol-related traffic crashes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Those crashes killed 16 people
Lady Winds drop close semifinal game 1
BIG SPRING – The Floydada Lady Whirlwinds softball team lost game 1 of their UIL regional semifinal to the Stamford Lady Bulldogs Friday night. The #3 state ranked Lady Winds lost 3 to 1 to the #2
Longhorns lose UIL regional quarterfinal series
UPDATE – Clarendon wins game 3 by a 6-0 score, ending the Longhorns season. Nick Long will have wrap up shortly. UPDATE – Clarendon fought back to tie the series Saturday afternoon, beating the Longhorns 9 to
Class of 2022 graduates Lockney High School Friday night
LOCKNEY – From the moment they first entered Lockney Elementary School, the class of 2022 has been working toward the goal of receiving their high school diplomas. And on Friday evening 29 Longhorns did just that. The
Floydada Collegiate High School graduation 2022
FLOYDADA – It’s the day they waited for since they entered Kindergarten. Thursday was Graduation day as thirty-seven seniors walked across the stage at Floydada Collegiate High School’s Whirlwind Gym. We spoke with Valedictorian Erin Trevino and
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen farm truck
FLOYDADA – The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a pickup stolen from a home in Floydada early Thursday morning. The flatbed farm truck was taken from a home in the 100 block of West Ollie.
Longhorns ready for quarterfinals vs. Clarendon
AMARILLO – Teams that advance to the third round of the UIL playoffs in any sport usually have persevered through adversity, has a strong team chemistry, talent and depth. This describes the Lockney Longhorns as they collide
Regional semifinal pits #3 Lady Winds vs. #2 Stamford
BIG SPRING – The further a team goes in the UIL playoff bracket, the better the competition becomes. The Region 1-2A semifinal between the #3 ranked Floydada Lady Winds (32-3-1) and the defending 2A State Softball Champion