
May Rains Helping to Alleviate Drought Across County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – May 2023 will be remembered as the third wettest May in the past 25 years. In an effort to begin breaking a drought, the county received 6.22″ of moisture over the month –

Floyd County Public Records
FLOYD COUNTY – The records contained herein consist of public notices, court, and other public information that attorneys, sales professionals, and business people find useful. Floyd County Clerk Marriage Licenses Returned: Alfredo G. Garcia and Cara D.

Compton and Emert Accepting Leadership Positions at FCISD
FLOYDADA, TX – Two familiar faces are taking new leadership roles within Floydada Collegiate ISD. J.R. Compton will be entering his third year as head football coach for the Whirlwinds but has also added the duties of

Floyd County Old Settlers Day 2023
First celebrated in 1929, the Floyd County Pioneer Association celebrated Old Settlers Day in spite of the rainy weather. Here’s a look back at the celebration.

Burks and Reyes March Into History Last Night
FLOYDADA, TX – As two students walked the stage at graduation last night, not only were they capping the end of their high school careers, but they were also becoming the first graduates of the Floydada Collegiate

Recent Rainfall Leads to Lifting of Burn Ban
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – For the first time since last August, portions of the county have received five inches of rainfall in a month. According to the latest Texas Tech Mesonet, Aiken has recorded 5.33″ of rainfall

New Teachers and Staff Hired by Floydada ISD
FLOYDADA, TX – There will be a few new faces throughout the Floydada Collegiate school district. The FCISD Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of Rhanda Emery – FCHS principal Sarah Davis – FCHS family and

Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A handful of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued by the National Weather Service in Lubbock on Tuesday evening as a line of storms dumped a blanket of moisture across the drought-stricken area. Mother

Ellison Returning to Area, Named Petersburg Elementary Principal
PETERSBURG, TX – An alum of Lockney High School will be closer to home after recently accepting a job offer from Petersburg ISD. Krista (Rasco) Ellison will be the new Principal at Petersburg Elementary. The daughter of

Emery Named New Floydada Collegiate High School Principal
FLOYDADA, TX – A Lockney native is returning to Floyd County. Rhanda (Hickerson) Emery has been hired as the new Principal at Floydada Collegiate High School, replacing the retiring Dara Ware. After spending the past four years

Floydada School Board Meeting in Regular Session Tonight
FLOYDADA, TX – As the school year winds down, plans are already underway for the next year with the hiring of teachers and staff by the Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees. In a regular monthly meeting

Burks Named Valedictorian for FCHS Class of 2023
FLOYDADA, TX – Lailah Burks will lead the Floydada Collegiate High School Class of 2023 to graduation as the top-ranking student and Valedictorian, while Devin Reyes has earned the title of Salutatorian. Behind Burks and Reyes, the

Floyd County Graduates Six from West Texas A&M
(UPDATED) CANYON, TX – Six Floyd County students received their diplomas Saturday during the Commencement ceremonies at West Texas A&M University. Maria Louisa Zavala from Lockney received her Master of Science from the Paul Engler College of

Local Restaurant Receives Incentives for Replacing Air Conditioning
FLOYDADA, TX – One restaurant will be more comfortable this summer following a $5,000 incentive from the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC). During last week’s monthly meeting, EDC Board members approved the funding for replacing air conditioning

Strong Month for Physical Therapy Visits at Mangold
LOCKNEY, TX – Solid volumes in March were reported at Cogdell Clinic in Lockney, while the pace was slower for the WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital. That was what the Lockney General Hospital District’s Board of Directors heard

Social Media Post Leads to Arrest of Juvenile
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – A post on Snapchat, a social media site, led to the arrest of a male juvenile on Wednesday morning in Lockney. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Paul Raissez received information

Full Dumpsters Around Floydada Creating Trash Collection Concerns
FLOYDADA, TX – Residents have been expressing concerns about overflowing trash from dumpsters around the city, with some containers not seeing service in three weeks. The City of Floydada contracts trash collection with South Plains Waste Service,

Marks, McLaughlin, and Reyes Win Seats in Election
LOCKNEY, TX – Residents went to the polls over the weekend to elect three community members as “At Large” representatives to the Lockney City Council. Ed Marks and Rosio Reyes received the majority of the votes (97

County Commissioners Discussing 2023-2024 Budget and Taxable Values
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet in regular session today to discuss and possibly take action on Interlocal Agreements between Floyd County and (1) The City of Floydada and (2) The City of Lockney concerning payment

McPherson Newest Member of Lockney General Hospital Board
LOCKNEY, TX – With no community member stepping up to seek election to an open seat on the Lockney General Hospital Board, trustees have asked a local resident to serve. Becky McPherson is a Texas Tech University

Floyd County Now Online with Latest CT Technology
LOCKNEY, TX – The latest CT (a computerized tomography) scanning equipment and software is now available in Floyd County. The new CT machine became “fully operational for patients on April 26th,” says Vince DiFranco, CEO of Mangold