Lockney Hospital District Reports Net Loss for January
LOCKNEY, TX – Despite hitting the budget goal for gross revenue during January, the Lockney General Hospital District reported a net loss of $218,594. The loss was almost entirely reflected by charity care of $214,000. During their
Twelve Floydada Students Inducted into National Honor Society
FLOYDADA, TX – Twelve students were inducted last night into the A.E. Baker Chapter of the National Honor Society. The students signed their names into the official registry during their induction ceremonies at the Floydada Collegiate High
Local Authorities Continue Investigation into Two Armed Robberies
FLOYDADA, TX – Two separate early morning armed robberies in Floyd County appear to be related but are still under investigation. Police responded to a robbery at Allsup’s Convenience Store in Lockney on Thursday at 3:45 am.
Two People in Custody Following Sunday Afternoon Standoff
FLOYDADA, TX – After a two-hour standoff on Sunday afternoon, two people are in custody awaiting arraignment on a variety of charges. Floydada police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant to 34-year-old Michael Ramos of Floydada
Hit and Run Leads to Life-Threatening Injuries
FLOYDADA, TX – One person sustained life-threatening injuries following a hit and run Wednesday. The incident occurred at the intersection of South Third and West Georgia at 9:30 pm, and authorities believe the vehicle might have been
Nationwide Shortage of Police Officers Hitting Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, TX—One major challenge many small communities nationwide face is finding and funding a local police force. Floydada struggled to find a new chief of police and instead selected the Sheriff, Paul Raissez, in November as
Wall Street Bank Closure Affecting Floyd County Customers
FLOYDADA, TX – Friday marks the end of an era as a bank that’s been open for more than four decades on Wall Street closes its doors for a final time. On December 15, 2023, Centennial Bank
Dehoyas Elected Tax Assessor-Collector; Johnson and Young in Runoff
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – One of two countywide races was decided on Tuesday night, with the other heading for a runoff in May. Priscilla Dehoyas received 58 percent of the vote for Tax Assessor-Collector to defeat Cristina
Arson Suspected in Sunday Morning Fire in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – A Sunday morning fire damaged a structure in the 200 block of SW 4th Street. The fire, which was set sometime before 6:00 am, is now being investigated as suspected arson. Floyd County Sheriff
Floyd County Voters Choosing Candidates in Primary Election
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Today is Primary Day across Texas, as the Democratic and Republican parties choose their final candidates for the General Election in November. However, many local races will be decided today as there is
Floydada Firefighters Respond to Nine Calls in February
FLOYDADA, TX – Five of nine calls to the Floydada Fire Department in February involved grass fires, and the majority came during the month’s final week. According to the monthly report, volunteer firefighters were called out for
Council Members Appoint Managers for Floydada City Pool
FLOYDADA, TX – Harvey and Martha Garza will once again manage the city pool this season following unanimous approval by the City Council on Tuesday. The meeting, originally scheduled to be held a week early, found attendance
One Dead Following Industrial Accident in Floyd County
FLOYDADA, TX – An industrial accident near Dougherty last week claimed the life of one man, and a second is recovering from the incident. Authorities received a call around 4:30 pm Friday and found two men unresponsive.
Firefighters in Floyd County Battle Two Fires Monday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – As the Texas Panhandle burns at this hour, firefighters from both Floydada and Lockney spent time on Monday fighting two different grass fires across the county. The first call arrived at 10:53 am,
Two Brothers Among Three Arrested in Lockney Shooting
LOCKNEY, TX – Three Floydada men have been arrested and charged following an early morning shooting two weeks ago An investigation by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office led authorities to arrest 21-year-old Martin Garcia Jr., 19-year-old Charles
Lockney General Hospital District Reports Loss for December
LOCKNEY, TX – Despite an increase in hospital services for December, Lockney General Hospital Board reported a net loss of $210,544 for the month. Vince DiFranco, CEO of Mangold Memorial Hospital, presented the information to board members
Students, Staff, and Educator Recognized By School Board
FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members met last week in regular session and gave recognition to students and educators across the Floydada Collegiate ISD. Recognized from AB Duncan Elementary were students Alexander Machado and Hadlee Cornelius and
Major Snow Event Cancels Floydada Schools on Monday
FLOYDADA, TX – With more than 7 inches of snow on the ground and the chance for icy roads on Monday, classes at Floydada Collegiate ISD have been canceled for Monday. “Due to inclement weather, school is
Teenager Recovering from Early Morning Shooting in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – An early morning altercation between two groups of boys left one 17-year-old hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened between 2:15 am and
Serrato Sisters First to Receive “Small BIG” Grant
FLOYDADA, TX – With the calendar turning to a new year, the Floydada Economic Development Corporation has officially revamped its grant program for local businesses. The formerly nine-page request established in 2002 has been boiled down to
Floydada’s Johnston Welcomed into Teaching Profession on Tuesday
CANYON, TX – Doraelia Johnston, a senior education major from Floydada, was formally welcomed into her profession in a new tradition launched Tuesday at West Texas A&M University (WT). Fifty-seven WT students newly admitted into the University’s