Floyd County Stock Show around the corner
MUNCY — The 2022 Floyd County Livestock Show is on the horizon, and a tentative full schedule for the Jan. 13-15 event at the Unity Center is now available. Cattle and rabbits take center stage on Thursday,
George “Byron” Brock (Lockney)
Byron Brock, age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 23, 2021, in Plainview. Byron’s celebration of life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lockney on Tuesday, December 28,
Floydada Animal Shelter making strides, but still room for improvement
FLOYDADA — Since she was appointed about a year and a half ago, Floydada Animal Shelter Director Cassandra Garza has made huge strides towards bringing the animal overpopulation situation in the city under control, but she still
Longhorns return to the hardwood court in Littlefield Tourney on Monday
LITTLEFIELD — The Lockney Longhorns (8-5) will move their holiday celebration on Monday from gathering around the Christmas tree to the basketball court at Wildcat Gym in Littlefield for the 30th Annual Wildcat Classic on Waylon Jennings
Jennifer Yeary (Floydada)
Jennifer Yeary, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home. Jennifer was born March 7, 1952, in Floyd County to Jack and Betty (Beard) Yeary.
Optimism Remains for Rural Economies, Despite Rising Inflation
OMAHA, NE – For 13 consecutive months, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) has remained above growth neutral, signaling consistent growth for the region and continued optimism for the economic conditions across the 10-state region. According
Kansas City Fed Outlines Challenges/Opportunities in New Year
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Recent shocks related to the pandemic, weather, and a cyberattack led to a decline in demand for cattle at processing plants and a weak price environment for cattle producers, who were not able
Consumers Should Expect Higher Meat Prices Into 2022
DENVER, CO – Prices paid by consumers for a protein hit an all-time high in October and the trend is expected to continue into 2022 according to a new report from CoBank. The Consumer Price Index for
ON THE RECORD: CDC director provides year-end coronavirus update
This week On The Record, Tony St. James speaks with CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky to get an update on the state of COVID-19 in the U.S., plus we will hear from the White House COVID-19 Response
FDA authorizes first COVID treatment pill Wednesday
WASHINGTON — In the midst of a surge of cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given a green light for the first at-home treatment for the coronavirus. Regulators authorized Pfizer’s
106.1 FLiP FM going all-Christmas for 24 hours
Have you ever heard the story of the Yule Log? On Christmas Eve 1966 a TV executive in New York got the idea to point a camera at a fireplace and play Christmas music for viewers who
Courthouse, city offices to close for holidays
FLOYD COUNTY — Local government offices in Floyd County, including the courthouse, Floydada City Hall and Lockney City Hall will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Floyd County Courthouse will close Wednesday, Dec.
Working Group to Unveil Recommendations for New Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – The average age of the American farmer, according to the most recent Census of Agriculture from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is almost 58 years old. Actually, 92 percent of those listed as
GAO Report Critical of USDA’s Market Facilitation Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Did USDA miscalculate trade damages to producers under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in 2019? According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, requested last January (2020) by the Chairwoman of the Senate
Consumer Demand Expected to Drive Global Economic Gains
DENVER, CO – A persistent pandemic, monetary tightening in the U.S., and slowing growth in China will present the most significant headwinds for the global economy in 2022. According to CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division report, the global
Teachenor Agency named Floydada Chamber’s Business of Month
FLOYDADA — State Farm Agent Rex Teachenor and staff have been named the Business of the Month for November by the Floydada Chamber of Commerce. Teachenor is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and handles all kinds of
All Floydada, Lockney varsity basketball teams have winning records at Christmas break
FLOYD COUNTY — With the Lockney and Floydada basketball teams taking a much-needed break for the Christmas holiday, they are all providing hope of what is to come the rest of the 2021-22 season. All four of
Fire departments each receive $10k donation from Country Christmas Ball
MUNCY — The seventh annual Floyd County Fireman’s Country Christmas Ball this month entertained hundreds of guests and raised thousands of dollars for two of Floyd County’s fire departments. “Because of the generosity of the guests and
Lockney council weighs redistricting plans, at-large representation Tuesday
LOCKNEY — During its regular meeting on Tuesday morning, the Lockney City Council extensively discussed its options for redistricting its single-member council wards — or doing away with them completely. The council was presented with three options
2 contested races headline Floyd County primary filings
FLOYDADA — Candidate filings for the March 1 primary in Floyd County have been finalized, with 10 candidates vying for one of eight county offices. The Floyd County seats up for grabs are county judge, county clerk,
Floydada, Lockney have athletes named THSCA Academic All-State in football
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Floydada and Lockney both had student-athletes named by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Army National Guard as recipients of Academic All-State in football for 2021. Floydada had Erin
Lockney City Council will discuss redistricting, property Tuesday
LOCKNEY — The Lockney City Council will meet on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and, in addition to its routine business, will hold public hearings for possible condemnation of several properties, consider a variance request and hear from
Robert Thomas Eckert (Floydada)
Robert Thomas Eckert, age 45, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Robert was born June 17, 1976, in Lubbock to Julius and Elizabeth
Juana Reyes (Floydada)
Juana Reyes, age 71, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. A Graveside Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Lockney Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21,
Longhorns experience tough sledding with a pair of losses this past week
POST — The Lockney Longhorns (8-5) are apparently feeling the affect of their two leading scorers being out of the lineup in Josh Barretoro (18 ppg) and Austin Rodriquez (17 ppg) due to ankle injuries sustained in
Lady Horns make 4th quarter comeback to win at Post
POST — The Lockney Lady Horns (16-4) will take an eight game winning streak to the Christmas Holidays thanks to a come from behind win on the road Friday night by a 52-46 margin against the Post
Alex Pancardo, Jr. (Floydada)
Alex Pancardo, Jr., age 24, passed away on December 11, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Floydada Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
Pat Rendon (Plainview)
Pat Rendon, 89, of Plainview passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 20, 2021, at Harvest Christian Fellowship. Burial will follow at Plainview Memorial Park under
Lockney Rotary Club elects new president, re-elects VP
LOCKNEY — During their meeting on Friday, the Lockney Rotary Club elected its officers for the next year. Buster Poling was elected president and Brent Barker was re-elected as vice president and treasurer for the club. The
Whirlwind clarinetists top prestigious All-Region Honor Band
LEVELLAND — Two Floydada band students made the top spots in their sections when they auditioned for the Association of Texas Small School Bands All-Region Honor Band last Saturday. Ethan Jimenez placed first chair on the bass