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
Donald W. “Don” Payne (Floydada)
Don Wayne Payne was suddenly called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023. A Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada, with
Linda Jackson (Floydada)
Linda Myrick Jackson, 74, of Floydada, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The family has requested a private Graveside Service. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.- 8:00
Lynn Ray Smith (Lockney)
Lynn Ray Smith, age 89, of Lockney, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. A memorial will be held at the West College & 3rd Church of Christ in Lockney on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at 11:00
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
Seven Sentence Sermon: Overwhelmed?
There are times in our life when we have to deal with pain, disappointment, loss, shame, and grief. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what to pray for? King David faced similar challenges in the Old
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
Floyd County Farmer Leads Influential Cotton Industry Group
LOCKNEY, TX – Little did he know over 20 years ago that one day he would be the President of one of the most influential agricultural organizations in the country, but today Martin Stoerner has enjoyed the
Toni Leynett Robertson (Lubbock)
Toni Leynett (Marlar) Robertson passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. A service to celebrate her 60 years of life will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel in Lubbock,
Isidro Sanchez (Floydada)
Isidro (Penny) Sanchez Sr., 74, of Floydada, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Plainview, TX. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Floydada, with
Dortha Outlaw (Floydada)
Dortha Lee Outlaw of Floydada passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 80. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Floydada Cemetery with Gary Boles officiating. Dortha was
Glenda K. Kemp (Floydada)
Glenda Kay (Edwards) Kemp of Floydada passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Lubbock, after overcoming many medical obstacles over the past few years. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 1, 2023. Glenda was born
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
Longhorns Faced Ropes in Bi-District Playoff Series
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney Longhorns battled the Ropes Eagles in the first round of the playoffs on Friday. Ropes was able to get ahead early in game one, scoring five in the first two innings to
Lady Winds Matched Up Against Sanford Fritch in Area Playoffs
AMARILLO, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds played the Sanford Fritch Lady Eagles in the second round of the playoffs. Game one took place on Friday, with the Lady Winds as the home team. The Lady Eagles
Bi-District Playoff Between Floydada and #2 New Home
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds battled the #2 New Home Leopards in a Bi-District Playoff on Friday. In game one, the Leopards took an early 7-0 lead in the top of the first inning. New Home
Emert Aces Par 3 Second at Weekend Tournament
FLOYDADA, TX – The trio of David Spriggs, Brock Smith, and Kent Tutor cruised to a two-shot victory over the weekend at the Red, White, and Blue golf tournament at Floydada Country Club. The threesome shot an
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
Carl’s Cogitations: How to Change the World
There are countless individuals around the world who watch in awe and complain about the decline in morality, ethics, justice, peace, spirituality, wholesomeness, kindness, etc. Often these same individuals complain about the lack of efforts to stem
Seven Sentence Sermon: Did You Want to Be What You Are?
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up: a doctor, firefighter, teacher, football player, or homemaker? After graduating from high school, I recall how I started to dress differently and even listen
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
Volunteer Firefighters Battle Four Grass Fires in April
FLOYDADA, TX – April was a busy month for members of the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department, beginning with two grass fires (04/04/23) caused by a downed power line. The winds that brought down a line on April
Floydada Bands Exhibit Skills During 2023 Spring Concert
FLOYDADA, TX – Four bands performed last night as part of the Floydada Collegiate ISD 2023 Spring Concert under the direction of Franklin Piland and assistant Kathryn Grice. The evening began with performances by the 6th Grade
Gourdon and Nixon Recognized for Combined 95 Years
MUNCY, TX – Fifty years ago, George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier to become the heavyweight champion of the world; the Vietnam War ended; Roe vs. Wade overturned state bans on abortion; the World Trade Center opened in
Snack Shack Snow Cones’ Grand Opening this Wednesday
FLOYDADA, TX – Owner Maricela Reyna and family would like to invite everyone to the Grand Opening of the Snack Shack Snow Cones on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snack Shack Snow Cones is located
American Legion Post 141’s Invitation for Memorial Day Event
LOCKNEY, TX – The American Legion Post 141 would like to encourage you to attend the Memorial Day program they are hosting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Veteran Memorial Park in Lockney.
Lady Winds Continue Playoff Run Against Sanford Fritch
AMARILLO, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will battle in the second round of the playoffs against the Sanford Fritch Lady Eagles on Friday at the West Plains High School Softball Field. Game one will be on