Perfect Weather for Floyd County Independence Day Celebrations
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Partly cloudy skies and 95 degrees greeted residents from Floyd County choosing to celebrate Independence Day Monday. A good crowd appeared in downtown Floydada for free pancakes courtesy of the Serrato Sisters, and
First National Bank becoming First Texas National Bank
FLOYDADA, TX – After 132 years, downtown Floydada is about to see a change. This one will not involve building or tearing down a building, rather it’s a simple name change. As of August 1, 2022, the
Fun Filled Fourth planned across Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY – The United States will mark its 246th birthday on Monday. Across Floyd County there will be a number of places to go and events to attend in celebration. 7:00 a.m. FLOYDADA The morning will
From Pumpkin Capital to nation’s capital
WASHINGTON – Nearly two dozen Floydada residents will have traveled to Washington, D.C. by the time the summer of 2022 is in the books. They will travel as tourists, educators, journalists, advocates and students. All will have
Floyd County Cost of Living Ranks Very Affordable
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Residents of Floyd or Hale counties would find it much more expensive to live in almost any other part of the state, according to a new report released by doxo. On average, $1,796
Wright named Lockney Mayor Pro-Tem
LOCKNEY – Lockney City Councilman Steve Wright is the city’s new Mayor Pro-Tem following Tuesday morning’s city council meeting. Wright was nominated for the position by fellow councilman Donnie McLaughlin. The council also took action on a
Lockney council to nominate Mayor Pro-Tem Tuesday
LOCKNEY – It’s a phrase that’s thrown around quite a bit in politics, but what does it mean? Pro Tempore – or “Pro-Tem” for short. It’s Latin for “for the time being” – like a backup plan.
The week in photos: June 12 – 18
Alumni softball, a new baseball coach in Lockney, and TxDOT’s plan for Floydada’s highways are some of the images of the week of June 12, 2022.
Sidewalk upgrades coming to Floydada highways
FLOYDADA – People who walk along 2nd street, East Houston and West Missouri streets as well as the ‘Ralls Highway’ in Floydada are going to notice some major changes coming to the sidewalks this year. The sidewalks
Facing inflation, commissioners prepare for budget increase
FLOYDADA – “So what’s not going to go up?” Commissioner Tanner Smith jokingly asked Monday morning as he and the other Floyd County Commissioners began to discuss the 2023 budget. The reality is that the cost of
County reinstates burn ban, goes back into effect June 27
FLOYDADA – “At some point, we’re going to have to reinstate it.” That was the reality for County Judge Marty Lucke Monday morning as he and Floyd County Commissioners discussed reinstating the county’s burn ban. The ban,
Lockney community cleanup week starts next Monday
LOCKNEY – Do you live in Lockney? Do you have some old building materials or maybe a broken appliance crowding up your garage? Do you have junk you just need throw away? If you’ve said yes, the
The week in photos: June 5 – 11
Flag football, mosquito spraying and super high winds are all featured in the week in photos for June 5-11 2022.
Teacher raises part of preliminary FCISD budget discussion
FLOYDADA – In March the Floydada Collegiate ISD board approved retention bonuses to teachers who signed their contracts early for the 2022-2023 school year. Now, the district is considering giving those same teachers raises. MORE: FCISD sets
School safety discussed at FCISD board meeting
FLOYDADA – Thursday’s Floydada Collegiate ISD board meeting opened with a prayer for the Uvalde community from member Eric Smith and wrapped with board president Roger Hughes asking Superintendent Gilbert Trevino to “dig in a little deeper”
Floyd County students named to WTAMU Honor Roll
CANYON – West Texas A&M University has announced its honor roll for the Spring 2022 semester. Those named to the Dean’s List have maintained an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 to 3.99 during the semester.
Floydada Chamber still gathering list for citywide garage sale
FLOYDADA – Floydada’s Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good yard sales. The group is getting ready for their annual citywide garage sale on June 18, and is still gathering up a list of locations.
Floydada VFD hosting hamburger lunch Sunday
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department is inviting you to stop by their station in Downtown Floydada on Sunday for a burger. The department is hosting an open house lunch stating at 11:00 a.m. and are
Strong Winds Wednesday morning cause minor damage
FLOYDADA – A 62-mile-per-hour wind gust at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning helped to push low clouds and fog out of the county. Unfortunately, it also led to some minor damage around the area, including some uprooted
AgriLife Extension to offer food safety class June 17
FLOYDADA – A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Floyd County Extension Office Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is scheduled for
Lockney ISD announces new Junior High principal
LOCKNEY – This fall Lockney Junior High will be led by a man who once walked the halls of the school as a student. On Monday the district announced Dewayne Jones would be returning to the district