Floydada Teacher Donates Kidney, Saves Former Coworker’s Life
FLOYDADA, TX – “I think it’s sad that in today’s world, it’s weird to be kind.” For Matt Nix, weird, in this case, is the difference between life and death. Back in 2013, he was a teacher
Lockneyite Taking Reins of WT’s College of Education
CANYON, TX – A 1984 graduate of Lockney High School has been named the new dean of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University (WT). Dr. Gary Bigham, a
Former Lockney Resident Named OSU’s Dean of Agriculture
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – A former Lockney resident will move closer to home. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the head of the Agricultural Economics Department at Purdue University, and I will miss
American Farm Bureau Federation President Encourages Local Involvement
WASHINGTON, DC – When were you last upset with or frustrated by government action or inaction? “It is our job, as businessmen, to take care of our business, and not all of our business is inside the
Farm Bill Update from House Agriculture Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, DC – “We’re rounding first base,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15) said Wednesday, on the way to scoring a new farm bill in Congress this year. Thompson serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and leads
Whirlwinds Looking For New Coach to Continue Tradition
FLOYDADA, TX – Following an appearance in the Class 2A Region I championship game in Levelland this season, Floydada Head Boys Basketball Coach Eddie Walker is taking his fast-paced play to East Texas. Walker submitted his resignation
Floyd County Farmer Leads Influential Cotton Industry Group
LOCKNEY, TX – Little did he know over 20 years ago that one day he would be the President of one of the most influential agricultural organizations in the country, but today Martin Stoerner has enjoyed the
Voice of Chuck E. Cheese Visits Flip-FM Studios
Since Bruce Springsteen, Madonna Way before Nirvana There was U2 and Blondie And music still on MTV Her two kids in high school They tell her that she’s uncool ‘Cause she’s still preoccupied With 19, 19 1985
McClure Never Judges What His Creative Antenna Receives
LUBBOCK, TX – For anyone who remembers having a television that relied on an antenna (usually outdoors) to bring in signals of stations to watch, there were only three to four stations you could receive. With cable
Frances Staniforth (Elk City, OK)
Frances Field Staniforth, 97, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2023, surrounded by close family members united in love. Born in Haskell, Texas, on May