FCISD reminds community of DPS partnership
The following was published by Floydada Collegiate ISD FLOYDADA – Floydada Collegiate ISD wants the community to be aware of the platform iWatchTexas, a service provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This platform allows you
Utility deposits, reconnect fees to increase for Floydada residents
FLOYDADA – If you live in Floydada and the city disconnects your power or water due to non-payment, you currently have to pay a $15 fee to get services turned back on. But soon, that rate will
Lockney expects to end FY 2022 in the black
LOCKNEY – As long as everything stays as it currently is, the City of Lockney will end the fiscal year roughly $64,000 under budget. That’s welcome news to City Manager Buster Poling, but he’s cautiously optimistic about
Despite Headwinds, PCCA Grower-Owners Receive Annual Cash Dividends
LUBBOCK, TX – Today, at its 69th Annual Meeting, Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association announced further fiscal year-end cash distributions to its grower-owners totaling $19.48 million of $9.4 million in cash dividends and $10.08 million in stock
Budget season wrapping up for county, cities
FLOYDADA – County Commissioners were ready to put Fiscal Year 2022 to bed Friday morning, after a number of tax meetings and budget hearings that had gone on since August 1. Friday marked the close of business
Former Floydada car collection sold at Dallas auction
DALLAS – A car collection that was once housed in downtown Floydada sold at auction last week in Dallas. Mecum Auctions, the nationally touring auctioneers that have become a staple of weekend morning cable broadcasts, recently featured
Students honored, open houses set at FCISD board meeting
FLOYDADA – Floydada Collegiate ISD’s board of trustees was able to get through their monthly agenda Tuesday night in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom. The 20-minute meeting was highlighted by a number of
Lockney council approves budget, tax rate
LOCKNEY – Lockney’s city council and city manager Buster Poling earned the praise of city attorney Lanny Voss Tuesday morning for keeping both the city running well and taxes low. Voss told the council out of the
Fundraiser established after animals kill FFA show pigs
FLOYDADA – “They were devastated, we cried a lot.” Floydada Ag teacher Alejandra Ramirez knows that showing animals can be a rewarding investment for students in her FFA program, but that reward can also bring risk. “We
Commissioners hire new Librarian, approve body cams
FLOYDADA – The Floyd County Memorial Library will soon have a new leader. A leader that won’t have to travel very far. Monday morning Floyd County Commissioners hired current assistant librarian Rene Ortiz to replace Mary Jane
Commissioners adopt 2023 tax rate, approve deputy hires
FLOYDADA – Following a public hearing with no members of the public present, Floyd County Commissioners adopted the 2023 tax rate for the county earlier this week. The rate, set at $0.656 cents on $100 valuation in
Lockney’s July Tax Revenues Climb 17% Over 2021
AUSTIN, TX – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is sending cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts $1.04 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 13.1 percent more than in September 2021. These allocations are based
Aerial spraying for mosquitoes set for Thursday morning
FLOYDADA – The recent rains have been welcomed news for crops and lawns, but the rain has brought with it a pest Floydada residents haven’t seen in a few months – mosquitoes. The City of Floydada has
Missouri murder suspect turns self into Floydada Police
FLOYDADA – A man wanted for murder out of Missouri turned himself into Floydada Police Chief Reuben Ramon early Wednesday afternoon. The man flagged Ramon down along Highway 62 south of town and told him “I just
Floydada man injured in fatal crash outside Lorenzo
LORENZO – A Floydada man is recovering after he was involved in a crash that killed one person Monday afternoon east of Lorenzo. According to Texas Department of Public Safety officials, 38-year-old Enrique Martinez of Floydada was
Hospital board approves facility repairs for Mangold, clinic
LOCKNEY – Roof repairs are not something organizations generally look forward to, but thanks to a grant received by W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital, the Lockney General Hospital board is a little more at ease on ordering those
Only One Fire Call Required by Floydada VFD
FLOYDADA, TX – It was a quiet month for the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department. According to records, firefighters made one run in August to Rushing Chapel (FM786 and FM602) for a grass fire. The August 29th fire
Recent Rainfall Easing Drought, Southern Plains Still Struggling
NASHVILLE, TN – Recent rainfall across Texas is helping the region ease a historic drought and offering optimism for farmers and ranchers heading into the winter. Speaking on RFD-TV’s Rural Evening News, Tony St. James of All
Extra security measures for Floyd County Championship
FLOYDADA – Due to the request for extra security, fans of both the Floydada Whirlwinds and Lockney Longhorns will be required to pass through metal detectors upon entering Charles Tyler Stadium Friday night for the 100th playing
2 dead, 1 injured in crash south of Floydada
UPDATE (9/2 9:00 a.m.) – The people killed in Thursday night’s crash have been identified by Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez. The Sheriff tells the Record 24-year-old Devin Andrews of Mount Vernon was the driver of the
Floydada Native and Son Die in Lubbock Accident
LUBBOCK, TX – A Floydada-native and her son lost their lives Wednesday afternoon in a two-car accident in Lubbock. According to the Lubbock Police Department, 44-year-old Joni Smith was at an intersection preparing to turn west on