Stovall receives LCU National Championship ring
LUBBOCK — The Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaps received their 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship rings on Friday night at halftime of the LCU vs. West Texas A&M men’s basketball game. Among the recipients of the
ON THE RECORD: Karla Brown of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders
Karla Brown of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders, Walk Manager for the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk, educates us on bleeding disorders like hemophilia, explains the mission and initiatives of Texas Central Bleeding Disorders, and shares about a
Lady Horns go 1-1 in first day of Spur tourney
SPUR — The Lockney Lady Horns (5-1) suffered their first defeat of the basketball season, falling to the Valley Patriots 55-40 in their first game of the Spur Tournament on Thursday. Senior Gabriella Cervantes scored a season-high
Game Warden Field Notes — Nov. 2021
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Sting Operation In August, a concerned citizen contacted Montgomery County game wardens regarding a neighbor keeping an alligator in his backyard.
Mitchell-Zimmerman Field is site of 1A-I area playoff
LOCKNEY — The Happy Cowboys (8-3) and Borden County Coyotes (6-5) will square off in a 1A-I 6-man area playoff game at Mitchell-Zimmerman Field this Friday at 6:30 p.m. Lockney’s stadium is one of a few artificial
Ricketts approved as Adjunct Professor for South Plains College
Pam Ricketts has been approved as an adjunct professor for South Plains College! Ms. Ricketts will be teaching the Education and Training Pathway courses as dual credit in the 2022-2023 school year.
Toys for Tots collection ongoing at FCSO
FLOYDADA — Floyd County residents can help make the Christmas season brighter for a child in need, thanks to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and Toys for Tots. The sheriff’s office is currently collecting new, unwrapped toys
Plains Baptist Camp holding family event Saturday
FLOYD COUNTY — Plains Baptist Camp is holding a Hike, Bike and Burger Day for the whole family on Saturday. Hiking and biking trails at the camp will be open to the public that day from 11
Joel Garcia (Floydada)
Joel Garcia, age 54, of Weslaco and Floydada, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Floydada. Cremation services are under the direction of the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Joel was born in Mexico on July 13,
USDA designates Floyd County Primary Natural Disaster Area
FLOYD COUNTY — Seven Texas counties have been designated by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency as Primary Natural Disaster Areas, including Floyd County. According to a press release from Floyd County FSA, the
Villarreal’s double-double leads Lady Horns over Crosbyton
LOCKNEY — Junior Adrianna Villarreal got Lockney’s first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 steals to pace the Lady Horns (4-0) to a hard-fought 38-35 win over the Crosbyton Chiefettes on Tuesday. Senior Gabriella
7 FCISD Teachers awarded degree grants
The seven are the 2021 recipients of the TCLAS Dual Credit Faculty Expansion Grant. These candidates will be working on earning a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in their concentration area so that they can be approved to teach dual credit to FCISD students.
1 property condemned; several zoning variances passed Tuesday
FLOYDADA — One property was condemned and several others were granted zoning variances when the Floydada City Council met on Tuesday evening. Floydada Police Chief Reuben Ramon said that the property at 625 E. Kentucky St. was
Hoops Roundup: Tuesday, Nov. 16
Floydada Lady Winds 60, Lorenzo Lady Hornets 35 FLOYDADA — The Lady Winds evened their season record to 2-2 by running past the Lorenzo Lady Hornets 60-35 at Whirlwind Gym on Tuesday. Floydada had a big second
Floydada churches gathering for Thanksgiving worship service
As the nation prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving on November 25, members of Floydada’s faith community are coming together to say thanks to the Lord in a collective worship service. Sponsored by Floydada’s Ministerial Alliance, the service will
2 arrested after Floydada police observe burglary Tuesday
FLOYDADA — Two individuals are behind bars following a burglary in Floydada Tuesday afternoon. Floydada police responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for two suspicious persons dressed in all black, who police say were dropped
Despite pitch, Lockney chooses low bid for SCADA
LOCKNEY — Despite a fervent effort from a Lubbock company, Lockney officials on Tuesday voted to accept a bid on a new SCADA system in the amount of $126,485 from Brakke Electric of Amarillo. David Bateman, Chairman
Big XII officiating veteran speaks to Floydada clubs
FLOYDADA — “I’ve just about seen it all and heard it all in my 25 years of officiating football in the Big XII Conference,” said Kelly Deterding of Lubbock to the Floydada Rotary and Lions clubs during
Girls Hoops Roundup: Saturday, Nov. 13
Lockney 61, Patton Springs 41 AFTON, Texas — The Lady Longhorns improved their record to 3-0 by beating the Patton Springs Rangerettes 61-41 Saturday. Lockney jumped to a 20-12 first quarter lead and widened the margin to
FFA team presents to school board; outstanding students, teachers recognized
FLOYDADA — Students and Educators of the Month were recognized during the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening, featuring a special presentation from a group of those outstanding students. From A.B. Duncan
Floydada City Council to consider condemnations, zoning variances
FLOYDADA — The City of Floydada’s councilmembers will address a number of property-related requests when they meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6:30. Two neighboring properties are on the agenda for consideration of condemnation: 623 E.
Police matters, SCADA on agenda for Lockney Tuesday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Lockney Community Center with an agenda heavy on police-related items. Aldermen will consider an interlocal agreement between the city and the Floyd County
Floydada school board to swear in Moore
FLOYDADA — Floydada Collegiate Independent School District Trustee-elect Randy Moore will be officially sworn in following a canvass of the votes when the board meets on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Moore was elected in a special
Character Counts at A.B. Duncan Elementary School
FLOYDADA — Students at Floydada’s A.B. Duncan Collegiate Elementary School are learning that Character Counts through an incentive program by that same name. Duncan counselor Jennifer Gonzales says that the program is instrumental in the school’s character
Beto O’Rourke says he’s running for Texas governor
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Beto O’Rourke is running for governor, challenging Republican Greg Abbott in a clash of two of Texas’ biggest politicians. “I’m running to serve the people of Texas, and I want to
Whirlwinds’ season ended at Bi-District by potent Panhandle Panthers
TULIA — Since Panhandle turned its 0-5 season start around in their District 1-2A-I opener by beating the Olton Mustangs 42-20, the Panthers have not experienced a loss and appear to be stronger by the week. Junior
Longhorns fall at Bi-District to Seymour
TUSCOLA, Texas — The 2A-II Bi-District playoff game at Indian Stadium on Thursday started out like a swinging pendulum in the first quarter. The Seymour Panthers scored the first two touchdowns to jump out to a 14-0
WTO Member Nations Prepare for More Agriculture Talks
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Another major global meeting is approaching. For those in agriculture, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial conference (MC12) is the stage where negotiations are at “a critical juncture,” says the Chair of the
Cuba Joins China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative
BEIJING, CHINA – With Cuba officially joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Energy project, the communist island nation that sits just 90 miles from Florida emphasizes the initiative’s relevance to overcome global challenges collectively. With the
New USDA Rule Allows for Increased Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this year, a Federal Appeals Court in Minnesota struck down a Trump-era USDA rule that would have made increased line speeds on pork processing plants legal, on the heels of 20 years of