Norton Baker (Lubbock)
William Norton Baker, beloved husband of Jane Minkley Baker, loving father to Richard and Elizabeth, and cherished grandfather to Lauren, Ryan, and Baxter, passed away on July 10 in Lubbock, Texas. Family and friends are invited to
Ester Ramos (Floydada)
Ester Eva Duran Ramos, age 67, of Floydada, finished her battle with cancer and left us peacefully in her home to be with our Gracious Lord in heaven on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A Celebration of Life
Coy Lynn Davis (Lockney)
Coy Lynn Davis, 49, of Lockney, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2023. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery. Coy was born to Thomas and Freda Davis
Jo Bryant Wilbanks (Floydada)
Josephine Halencak Bryant Wilbanks, age 91, of Floydada, passed away on July 3, 2023, at 12:35 a.m. in Plainview at the Plainview Healthcare Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023,
Peggy Jo Stewart (Lockney)
Peggy Jo Stewart, 66, of Lockney, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Peggy was born to Hester and Margaret Revis on February 26, 1957, in Hugo,
Ima Jean Powell (Ralls)
Ima Jean Noland Powell was born June 17, 1936, in Floyd County, Texas, to Thomas Richard Noland and Vivian Opal Spence Noland. She married Arthur Jerrold Powell on August 30, 1960, and passed away on June 25,
James “Tony” Green (Plainview)
Tony went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2023. A memorial service will be on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Bartley Memorial Chapel with Ron Ray and Rev. Neil
County Commissioners Meet Today to Develop 2024 Budget
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners will have a busy month in July, with the first of two meetings beginning this morning at 8:00 am. Two big items on the agenda include the discussion and possible action
Whirlwind Football Gets Ready For A New Season
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2023–2024 football season is right around the corner, and the Floydada Whirlwinds look to improve and have their sights set on the top. Third year head coach J.R. Compton said, “We are losing
Lockney Celebrates Independence Day With Downtown Bike Parade
LOCKNEY, TX – The community came together Tuesday to celebrate their Independence during a Fourth of July Bike Parade. The event featured bicycles decorated and displayed by children in and around the city.
Floydada Athletics Prepares for Upcoming School Year
FLOYDADA, TX – J.R. Compton is the recently hired Athletic Director for Floydada Collegiate High School and has his sights aimed at the top of the district. Compton said, “We want to be successful across the board.
Lawmakers Look for Solutions But Cannot Legislate Love
WASHINGTON, DC – Can you legislate love? Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is a new member of Congress and serves on the House Agriculture Committee and talks about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and finding solutions to
State Officials Hosting Rural Broadband Meeting in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX – Despite millions in grants and loans, many rural areas suffer from inadequate high-speed internet access, also known as “The Digital Divide.” The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is hosting regional community meetings throughout Texas
Carl’s Cogitations: The Preambles of the States
Have you ever read the constitution’s preamble of the fifty states comprising our nation? From the first to be penned to the last to have its ink dry, one theme is present in the contents of each.
Seven Sentence Sermon: What’s So Merry?
Though we may refer to this carnival ride as a carousel (America), merry-go-round (international), roundabout (Britain), or hurdy-gurdy (Australia), there’s no doubt we’re talking about the same thing. At the National Mall in Washington, DC, there’s a
Floydada Celebrates Fourth of July With Multiple Events
FLOYDADA, TX – The 2nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place at 214 South Main Street in downtown Floydada. Multiple events are lined up for the celebration, including the Serrato Sisters Annual Free Pancake
Restoration Work Continues to Historical Courthouse Square Building
FLOYDADA, TX – Even history can use a fresh coat of paint every now and then. Work is underway at the Floyd County Historical Museum to not alter but freshen up the exterior of the building on
Arrington Tours W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney
LOCKNEY, TX – When traveling west of Lubbock or Plainview, only two critical access hospitals (CAH) are available to rural communities for at least 90 miles. On Tuesday, the Chairman of the U.S. House Budget Committee, Rep.
Two Tournaments Teed Up at Floydada Country Club
BLANCO CANYON, TX – Area golfers can play in two tournaments over four days in July. This weekend, Floydada Country Club will host their “2 Jack, 1 Jill” Tournament, where each team will feature two male (Jack)
Floyd County Hosts U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman
LOCKNEY, TX – “We’ve allowed Washington to do too much governing,” were U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington’s (TX-19) words on Tuesday. Speaking at a town-hall meeting at Lockney High School, the Plainview native explained, “One of the central
Floyd County Facing Two, Large and Costly, Expenditures
FLOYDADA, TX – A couple of large expenditures are facing Floyd County Commissioners as they prepare to write their 2024 Fiscal Year (FY24) budget next month. The Courthouse and AgriLife Building need new roofs at an expected
Lockney Celebrates Fourth of July with Parade Around Town
LOCKNEY, TX – The City of Lockney will have a bicycle parade to celebrate the Fourth of July. The parade will begin at the Main Street Church of Christ at 10:00 am and make its way around
Rep. Arrington in Lockney for Town Hall Meeting
LOCKNEY, TX – While back home for the Independence Day Congressional recess, Rep. Jodey Arrington (Lubbock) is meeting with constituents to talk about what’s happening in Washington, DC, and what needs the community has. Two weeks ago,
Crockett Says Rural Communities and Inner-Cities Are Related
WASHINGTON, DC – BONTON FARMS is special for some in the community, especially because of the donations of equipment, time, and money made to the organization in South Dallas. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is the newly-elected representative for
Floydada Little League Team Places Second in All Star Tournament
POST, TX – The Floydada Juniors Baseball team competed in the District 38 Little League All Stars tournament in Post this past week. They started their tournament by winning their first two games against Tahoka and Post.
Floyd County Commissioners Meeting in Regular Session Today
FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners meet in regular session this morning to discuss law enforcement salary increases as required by SB-22 and roofs on the Courthouse/AgriLife Building. Though no action will be taken, the Court will
Carl’s Cogitations: When Disaster Strikes
I am sitting down to write this article the day following the terrible calamity that befell the community of Matador; occurring on the heels of the destruction of the same nature which struck Perryton. And on the
Lockney’s Minor All Star Team Plays in Championship at All Star Tournament
SLATON, TX- The Lockney Little League was represented in the District 38 Little League All Star tournaments with their major and minor teams. The Lockney Minor All Star team started their tournament in Slaton against Post on
Teresa Bigham (Lockney)
Teresa (Lamb) Bigham, age 52, of Lockney, went to be with our Lord on June 17, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Lockney Methodist Church. Visitation
Floydada Little League Summer Baseball and Softball Camps
FLOYDADA, TX – Join the Floydada Little League and Bass Bombers Baseball and Softball for their Summer camps. The two day softball camp will begin on Monday, June 26, and will be held at the Floydada Little