New wind project could be windfall for Lockney ISD
Representatives from Hill County Wind Power and the Underwood Law Firm were in Lockney Wednesday night to meet with the LISD board about a proposed wind project.
Idalou, Bushland to hold part of series at Lady Winds Field
The Idalou Lady Wildcats and Bushland Lady Falcons will play a unique
format for their 3A Region Quarterfinal softball series that includes Lady Winds Field.
Floydada’s Ramos selected to ASCO All-Star game
A Floydada Collegiate High School senior is getting one last chance to put on his Whirlwinds football uniform.
Cameron James Smith on Live From The Backroom
You can learn a lot about an artist based on the stickers on their guitar case.
AgriLife presents parent drug awareness program
As a parent, would know know what to look for when it comes to your student using drugs or alcohol?
What’s FLiP FM spinning this week? (5/11)
The top songs are holding steady again this week. Aaron Watson & Luke Combs remain at the top of the charts for the third week in a row, and there is zero change in the mainstream list overall.
County gets rain, hail, no reports of damage
Parts of Floyd County received a decent rainstorm Thursday night, with some locations reporting nearly and inch and a half of rainfall.
FCISD Board approves plan to provide free school supplies
Starting this fall, parents of Floydada CISD students will not have to face the challenge of having to buy their students’ school supplies.
County lays out ARPA plan, accepts requests from cities
The very definitions of the word ‘acronym’ is when a word is formed from initials of a phrase or title. For months, multiple governmental and municipal agencies have used the acronym ‘ARPA’ to talk about funds, but what does it mean?
Estella Arredondo (Floydada)
Estella Arredondo, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 04, 2022. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada. Interment will follow at the Lockney Cemetery
‘Cowboy’ Wiley honored by state firefighters group
A crowd of firefighters from across the Panhandle gathered at Floydada’s fire hall to say thanks to one of their own Monday night.
Floyd County extends burn ban through Mid-August
Floyd County’s commissioners really want it to rain. On Monday the commissioners reluctantly extended the county’s burn ban, with each acknowledging it needed to be done before anyone would actually put the recommendation out there.
Floydada bands present spring concert Tuesday evening
The Floydada Collegiate Junior High and High School bands will perform their spring concert on Tuesday evening at the FCHS Performing Arts Center.
Lady Winds regional quarterfinal moved to Plainview
The Lady Winds softball team is learning to adapt as the location for Friday’s Regional Quarterfinal has changed.
Lockney, Gruver series starts Thursday in Amarillo
The Lockney Longhorns (17-7) will carry its momentum from a bi-district sweep of the Ropes Eagles to Amarillo’s Caprock Field for a best-of-three series with the Gruver Greyhounds starting Thursday.
Multiple Floyd County residents celebrate college graduations
A number of Floyd County residents walked across the stage this weekend to receive their college diplomas.
On The Record: Bassist Mandy Shucher (part 1)
From the relative calm of rural living in Floyd County to the bright lights of Nashville, Mandy Shucher has seen it all.
Wilson wins Lockney mayor’s race
Aaron Wilson was announced as the next Mayor of Lockney Saturday night, defeating Ricardo Basaldua in a close race.
Klein tops biology, 6th overall at UIL state meet
According to the University Interscholastic League one of the top high school minds in the field of Biology is a Lockney Longhorn.
Longhorns rope Eagles in opening round
The Lockney Longhorns survived an extended game one Friday night and then run ruled game two Saturday to take the bi-district series over the Ropes Eagles in Abernathy this weekend.
Lady Winds wins area round, to face Clarendon
The Floydada Lady Winds softball team came out victorious in their latest playoff round, toping Sunray in two games of a best-of-three series Friday night.
Election Saturday for Lockney mayor, constitutional ammendments
The majority of early ballots in Floyd County were cast in Lockney, where a mayor’s race is taking place between resident Ricardo Basaldua and current Mayor Pro-Tem Aaron Wilson.
USDA accepts 2 Million acres in offers through CRP signup
According to the USDA, the general signup included nearly 450,000 acres in Texas.
‘The Scoop’ opening for summer this Sunday
Floydada’s The Scoop ice cream shop opens for the season on Sunday. The store will be open 7 days a week from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Floydada’s turf bringing neutral playoff games to Watson Field
Watson Field will be the neutral site of both a 2A and 3A bi-district baseball games this weekend.
Lady Winds ready for Area round against Sunray
When you put momentum, playoff experience, hunger and talent together – chances are good for positive things to happen.
One district’s game-changing name
by Laura Tolley, managing editor of Texas Lone Star magazine, a publication of the Texas Association of School Boards This article highlighting Floydada Collegiate ISD was originally published in the May 2022 issue of Texas Lone Star magazine
Lockney’s Thiebaud ‘humbled’ by AD selection
Jonathan Thiebaud has proven himself to be an outstanding coach in the past year for the Lockney Longhorns. And he’s now been recognized for his commitment and quality.
Serrato Sisters host Cinco de Mayo celebration
Floydada’s Serrato Sisters will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta at their venue at 214 S. Main Street Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Longhorns set for bi-district baseball series Friday against Ropes
The Lockney Longhorns have the most significant component to be a strong baseball playoff contender – pitching depth.