New Broadcast Set Ushers in Friday Night Scores
LUBBOCK, TX – For more than a quarter century, fans of Texas high school football have been able to get scores and highlights from other games through the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show. Originally developed and
Hearing on New Floyd County Budget Monday Morning
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floyd County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Floyd County Budget. “This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $147,219.00, and of that
Floyd County Grand Jury Indictments
(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on August 10, 2023. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,
Investments in Local Businesses Expected to Enhance Community
FLOYDADA, TX – Three local businesses are receiving assistance in expanding and improving their operations. Brian & Dilia’s Classics have purchased a neighboring garage and are connecting the two buildings with 20 percent of the project cost
Regular Season Football Begins for Whirlwinds at Home
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will start their 2023 football season by hosting the Ralls Jackrabbits. The Whirlwinds were able to claim victory in their season opener against Ralls last year (34-6). Friday’s varsity game will
Longhorns Football Begins Regular Season on the Road
SEAGRAVES, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will begin their 2023 football season by traveling to Seagraves to battle the Eagles in their first game of the regular season. The Longhorns fell to the Eagles in their opening
Carl’s Cogitations: Another Week, Another Article
Here I go again, sitting at my desk, tapping away on the keyboard, watching as these words scroll across the screen. Another week, another article to write…but about what? Every week for the past year, I have
Final Day of Registration for the Floydada Flag Football League
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Flag Football League is a COED league for ages PreK–6th grade and registration ends today. The league sees this as an opportunity for the participants to learn team skills, as it will
Longhorns Football Scrimmages Roughriders in Final Preseason Game
BOYS RANCH, TX – The Lockney Longhorns are headed to Boys Ranch to scrimmage the Roughriders in their last preseason game. The scrimmage will kick off at 5:00 p.m. Lockney begins their regular season at Seagraves on
Whirlwinds Football Prepares for Season With Final Scrimmage
QUANAH, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will travel to Quanah to scrimmage Archer City in their final preseason game. The scrimmage will begin at 5:00 p.m. Floydada will have their season opener against Ralls in
72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo Happening This Weekend
RALLS, TX – The 72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo is taking place in Ralls this weekend and they invite you out for entertainment, food, and live music. There will be a rodeo parade on Friday in
Floydada Taxpayers Looking at Reduction in School Taxes
FLOYDADA, TX – Taxpayers may find some relief this year, as the Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board proposed a new reduced tax rate for 2023-2024. At a meeting last Tuesday, the Board adopted a proposed rate of
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
Floydada School Board Hires Ten for This Year
FLOYDADA, TX – With less than a week to go before the start of the new school year, Floydada Collegiate ISD is making final preparations as students prepare to return. Specifically, the FCISD School Board on Tuesday
Floyd County Commissioners to Distribute Funds to Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet this morning to present designated ARPA funds to the City of Floydada on completion of their water storage project. The storage facility south of the city replaces an aging system
Carl’s Cogitations: The Perfect Revelation of God
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse of heaven shows the work of His hands. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
AUSTIN, TX – This is a tax-free weekend where shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear,
Both Floydada and Lockney Experience Sales Tax Declines
AUSTIN, TX – While the state continues to experience year-over-year growth in local sales tax collections from cities in Texas, Floyd County is struggling. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is sending cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose
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 helpful. Floyd County Clerk Marriage Licenses Returned: Brandon Mark Rainwater and Sarah Maria
Wesley Lynn Shaw (Lockney)
Wesley Lynn Shaw, 68, of Lockney, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church in Plainview, Texas. A visitation will be held
Floydada School Board Considering Tax Rate and Budget
FLOYDADA, TX – A full agenda awaits trustees of the Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board tonight. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will include accepting resignations and approving employment contracts since their last meeting over a
Hospital Revenue For June Better Than Year Ago
LOCKNEY, TX – Despite more revenue, fewer visits to the clinic and hospital contributed to a net loss for the Lockney Hospital District in June of $197,853. “Volumes in June were low in most areas of the
Longhorns Face Eagles in First Scrimmage of New Season
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will start their 2023 football campaign with a scrimmage against the Sanford-Fritch Eagles on Friday at Mitchell Zimmerman Field. The JV will start the scrimmage at 4:30. The varsity
Three Different Trash Fires Highlight Fire Department Report
FLOYDADA, TX – Trash burning led to three different calls to the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department in July. Fire Department reports show that the department was busy on Independence Day with trash in a cattle trailer burning,
Carl’s Cogitations: We Know So Little
“As you do not know how the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.” (Ecclesiastes 11:5) “Wow, it’s
FCISD Gears Up for 2023-2024 School Year
FLOYDADA, TX – As Floydada Collegiate ISD prepares for a new school year, here are a few pieces of information before students return. Any schedule changes that students (grades 6–12) wish to have must be done between
Lockney ISD Registration is Available for Upcoming School Year
LOCKNEY, TX – The 2023–2024 school year is right around the corner, and Lockney ISD prepares students and parents with some information before the first day of school. Registration for all grade levels will be held
106.1 FLIP FM’s 2023 Caveman Music Festival Giveaway
WESTON, CO – The 2023 Caveman Music Festival is taking place in Weston, Colorado, and 106.1 FLIP FM is having a giveaway for the 3-day festival. The 2nd annual Caveman Music Festival will be held on
Lady Winds Softball Continue to Receive Honors
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds softball team continues to receive awards for their 2022–2023 season. TXSWA’s website describes the association as, “The Texas Sports Writers Association promotes the recognition of the athletic accomplishments of
Students Reminded to Register This Week in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Registration begins this week for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year at Floydada Collegiate ISD (FCISD). All students from early elementary (EE) to 12th grade (seniors) will register at the High School Cafeteria from 8:00