Livestock Haulers Score Big Victory in Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Livestock haulers scored a victory on Friday when the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation makes a historic investment to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, ensure every American has
House Passes Infrastructure Bill as Republicans Join AOC
WASHINGTON, DC – The House passed the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Friday by a final vote of 228-206 and had to rely on votes from 12 Republican members to get the bill across
Where Will the U.S. Find Tomorrow’s Work Force?
WASHINGTON, DC – The labor force is expected to increase by 8.9 million people, or 5.5 percent, by the year 2030, but don’t expect the gains to come from the next generation of potential workers. According to
ON THE RECORD: All Ag, All Day celebrates 20 years
FLOYDADA — All Ag, All Day (KFLP 900 AM) recently celebrated 20 years of broadcasting farm news 24/7 to producers across the South Plains. In this episode of On The Record, Alex Driggars caught up with All
Commissioners appoint members to Sexual Assault Response Team
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners Court approved the composition of and appointed a number of members to the new 110th Judicial District Adult Sexual Assault Response Team during their regular meeting on Monday morning. The purpose
Longhorns fall in regular season finale, will be No. 3 seed in playoffs
RALLS — Lockney’s injury situation came at a very unfortunate time in the stretch run of 5-2A-II race with the Roscoe Plowboys and Ralls Jackrabbits in the last two games. The Longhorns (7-3, 2-2) lost their regular
Whirlwinds make playoffs with exciting comeback win over Hale Center
FLOYDADA — The Floydada Whirlwinds have flipped the script and are headed to the playoffs after a thrilling 35-34 regular season finale victory over the Hale Center Owls at Charles Tyer Stadium Friday night. Early in the
Dolores Cannon (Floydada)
Dolores (Smalley) Cannon, age 92 of Floydada, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021, in Floydada, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. Burial
More Trade Deals Needed to Maintain Protein Exports
DENVER, CO – As beef exports continue to approach all-time records in both volume and value this year, it reveals a two-decade-long trend whereby U.S. animal protein exports, together, have tripled in value to nearly $21 billion
Gonzales and Sanchez heading to State for FCHS
LUBBOCK, TX – Two aspiring future teachers from Floydada Collegiate High School are advancing to the state competition for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE). Senior Kailee Sanchez qualified for a trip to the state competition
Santos V. Hernandez (Lockney)
Santos Hernandez, age 88, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 8, 2021, at San Jose Catholic Church in Lockney. Interment will follow at the Lockney
Whirlwinds Bi-District matchup set
The Floydada Whirlwinds will face off against the Panhandle Panthers in their 2A Division 1 Bi-District playoff match Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in Tulia. The game will take place at Younger Field, located at at 300
After This Weekend, No Saving of Time Needed
Though most clocks today will automatically do this for you. it might be a good idea to check Sunday morning before leaving for church that you arrive on time. Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially ends for 2021
Longhorns to face Seymour in playoffs
The Lockney Longhorns will face off against the Seymour Panthers in the 2A division 2 playoffs Thursday night in Tuscola. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Jim Ned High School’s Indian Stadium at Tuner Drive in
Smith Claims Top 10 Finish in World Championships
LUBBOCK, TX – The Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team claimed a World Championship last weekend, with 12 team members placing in the Top 10. Ethan Smith, a 2019 graduate of Floydada High School, placed 10th in the
Paramount Broadcasting named Floydada Business of the Month
FLOYDADA — Paramount Broadcasting Corp. has been named the Business of the Month for November by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce. Since 1996, Paramount Broadcasting has owned and operated KFLP Radio, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary
Commissioners to hold regular meeting Monday, special meeting Tuesday
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County Commissioners Court has two consecutive meetings coming up on Monday, Nov. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 9. On Monday, commissioners will meet in regular session at 8 a.m. to canvass votes from the
Reminder: No school for FCISD on Monday
FLOYDADA — Students in Floydada Collegiate ISD are off of school on Monday. Nov. 8 is listed as a staff development day on the FCISD calendar, so students need not report that day. Staff will still be
An ‘Overnight Success’ 20 years in the making
FLOYDADA — An overnight success — can you name one? More than likely not. The reason is that as Luis Romero, an MIT-trained economist and author explains, “overnight success does not exist.” Writing for Forbes, Romero says
Entries now open for Floyd County Stock Show
FLOYDADA — The Floyd County AgriLife Extension Office is now taking entries to the annual Floyd County Stock Show, as well as a number of major stock shows across the state. Families interested in signing up for
Floydada Cemetery Association looking for year-end donations
FLOYDADA — “The Floydada Cemetery Association needs money.” Kyle Smith was half joking, but he says that the association is currently looking for donations to supplement its budget as the year draws close to an end. “End
FUMC Floydada holding time of rememberance this Sunday
One of the most famous verses in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes is “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” On Sunday, First United Methodist
Longhorns, Jackrabbits to decide No. 2 and 3 seeds of 5-2A-II this Friday
RALLS — The Lockney Longhorns (7-2, 2-1) and the Ralls Jackrabbits (6-3, 2-1) both know they are headed to the 2A-II playoffs in football, but Friday in Ralls they will decide who is seeded No. 2 and
TxDOT sidewalk project to begin in Floydada next week
FLOYDADA — The Texas Department of Transportation is set to start work on a project next week to improve sidewalks and curb ramps in Floyd County, weather permitting. “The project will make sidewalk improvements and add or
Winds, Owls in ‘win-and-in’ game for playoffs
FLOYDADA — For the second consecutive season, the Floydada Whirlwinds (2-7, 1-3) and the Hale Center Owls (3-6, 1-3) will decide the No. 4 seed of District 2-2A-I in football. It will be winner-take-all game at Charles
Isabel Ybarra (Floydada)
Isabel Ybarra, 62, of Floydada, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., and her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Governor extends SNAP benefits again for November
The following is a press release from the office of Governor Greg Abbott: AUSTIN — As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services
Local pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster shots
FLOYD COUNTY — Eleven months after the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines began to arrive in Floyd County, booster shots are now rolling out to folks across the area. Floyd County’s two pharmacies are offering the extra
Lockney High School tweaks bell schedule ahead of basketball season
LOCKNEY — In an effort to help curb the amount of time that students miss class for athletics, Lockney High School is flip-flopping first and ninth periods for all students beginning next Tuesday. In a recent Facebook
Business Spotlight: CMMS CPAs & Advisors, an ATLAS Navigators, LLC Firm
FLOYDADA, TX – Over the years as the population in Floyd County has fallen, some businesses have closed leaving residents without service in some categories. For accountants and Certified Public Accountants (CPA), that is not the case.