Lockney, Gruver series starts Thursday in Amarillo
The Lockney Longhorns (17-7) will carry its momentum from a bi-district sweep of the Ropes Eagles to Amarillo’s Caprock Field for a best-of-three series with the Gruver Greyhounds starting Thursday.
Multiple Floyd County residents celebrate college graduations
A number of Floyd County residents walked across the stage this weekend to receive their college diplomas.
On The Record: Bassist Mandy Shucher (part 1)
From the relative calm of rural living in Floyd County to the bright lights of Nashville, Mandy Shucher has seen it all.
Wilson wins Lockney mayor’s race
Aaron Wilson was announced as the next Mayor of Lockney Saturday night, defeating Ricardo Basaldua in a close race.
Klein tops biology, 6th overall at UIL state meet
According to the University Interscholastic League one of the top high school minds in the field of Biology is a Lockney Longhorn.
Longhorns rope Eagles in opening round
The Lockney Longhorns survived an extended game one Friday night and then run ruled game two Saturday to take the bi-district series over the Ropes Eagles in Abernathy this weekend.
Lady Winds wins area round, to face Clarendon
The Floydada Lady Winds softball team came out victorious in their latest playoff round, toping Sunray in two games of a best-of-three series Friday night.
Election Saturday for Lockney mayor, constitutional ammendments
The majority of early ballots in Floyd County were cast in Lockney, where a mayor’s race is taking place between resident Ricardo Basaldua and current Mayor Pro-Tem Aaron Wilson.
USDA accepts 2 Million acres in offers through CRP signup
According to the USDA, the general signup included nearly 450,000 acres in Texas.
‘The Scoop’ opening for summer this Sunday
Floydada’s The Scoop ice cream shop opens for the season on Sunday. The store will be open 7 days a week from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Floydada’s turf bringing neutral playoff games to Watson Field
Watson Field will be the neutral site of both a 2A and 3A bi-district baseball games this weekend.
Lady Winds ready for Area round against Sunray
When you put momentum, playoff experience, hunger and talent together – chances are good for positive things to happen.
One district’s game-changing name
by Laura Tolley, managing editor of Texas Lone Star magazine, a publication of the Texas Association of School Boards This article highlighting Floydada Collegiate ISD was originally published in the May 2022 issue of Texas Lone Star magazine
Lockney’s Thiebaud ‘humbled’ by AD selection
Jonathan Thiebaud has proven himself to be an outstanding coach in the past year for the Lockney Longhorns. And he’s now been recognized for his commitment and quality.
Serrato Sisters host Cinco de Mayo celebration
Floydada’s Serrato Sisters will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta at their venue at 214 S. Main Street Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Longhorns set for bi-district baseball series Friday against Ropes
The Lockney Longhorns have the most significant component to be a strong baseball playoff contender – pitching depth.
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week (5/4)
Not a lot of change this week, and absolutely no change at the top as Luke Combs & Aaron Watson both stay at number 1 on the charts again this week.
Lockney ISD continues with 4-day calendar for 2023
After nearly an entire school year in practice, Lockney ISD Superintendent Jim Baum says the district’s four day calendar has been a success.
Floydada Chamber of Commerce names new manager
This week the Chamber announced Andi Moore as the new manager. In her role Moore will oversee the Chamber’s Punkin’ Days activities as well as spotlighting businesses in the community.
Muniz to wed in June ceremony
Mike and Jana Muniz of Floydada are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Allison Renee Muniz to Jasen Jay (JJ) Herrera, son of Sammy and Aimee Herrera of Farwell.
Winds fall to Post in baseball play-in game
The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball season came to an end on Monday by falling to the Post Bold Gold Antelopes 12-8 in a playoff seeding contest. The victory gives Post the number 4 seed from District 3-2A.
April calmer month for Floydada Volunteer Fire Department
After a couple of turbulent months battling house and grass fires, the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department had a relatively calmer month during April, responding to a number of smaller grass fires and serving mutual aid to neighboring communities.
Lighthouse celebrates solid year at 83rd Annual Meeting
After two previous years that saw one of the worst ice storms to ever hit the South Plains followed by the chaos across Texas of ‘Winter Storm Uri’, Lighthouse Electric Cooperative was glad to breathe a sigh of relief at their annual meeting Thursday night.
Lockney now under Stage 3 water restrictions
Mandatory stage 3 restrictions went into effect on May 1, and mean that Lockney residents can only water their homes 2 days a week, and that depends on their address number.
Alvarez, Cervantes named Lockney Prom King, Queen
Using a theme featuring the glitz, glamor and bright lights of Las Vegas, Lockney High School held their prom Saturday night, April 30.
On The Record: Texas Ranger Bicentennial
The Texas Rangers are celebrating a milestone coming up in January, as 2023 will mark the 200th anniversary of their founding by Stephen F. Austin.
Brain Freeze & Treatz opening for season May 1
The following was submitted by Brain Freeze & Treatz FLOYDADA – Just would love to remind the public that Brain Freeze & Treatz will start our season on May 1. This is our second year running, and
Floyd County athletes finish strong, don’t advance at regional track
Floyd County was well represented at the UIL Region 1-2A track and field meet at the WTAMU track complex.
Longhorns edged by Ralls in extra inning slugfest
The Lockney Longhorns understood what was on the line going into the final game of the regular season Friday night.
Injury costs Cooper chance to compete at Region track meet
Floydada Junior Jayson Cooper had to be looking forward to competing at the Region 1-2A Track and Field meet, but an apparent concussion has forced him to miss out.