Winds, Lopes split pair of one-run games
If you prefer games with close finishes, then the Floydada Whirlwinds – Post Bold Gold Antelopes baseball series would have been right up your alley.
Lady Winds alone in first after sweep of Sudan
The No. 3 rated Floydada Lady Winds have taken over sole possession of first place in the 3-2A softball race after defeating the Sudan Nettes 17-5 on Saturday.
Sundown sweeps Lady Horns for 4th place tiebreaker
Lockney will play their last regular season series this week against the Sudan Nettes. Game 1 will be Tuesday at Sudan.
Floydada hires former 2A coach of the year for Whirlwinds Basketball
Marc Puente is returning to Floyd County. The former Lockney coach and Hale Center native who went on to win a statewide coaching award in Falls City is returning to the hardwood for the Whirlwinds.
FCISD recognizes students, teachers at board meeting
FCISD’s Board of Trustees recognized a number of students and staff that went above and beyond in the past month on Thursday night.
Pritchard signs letter with Wayland Baptist University
Surrounded by his family and introduced by Coach Jonathan Thiebaud, Lockney High School Senior Caleb Pritchard signed his National Letter of Intent Friday morning.
Multiple Floyd County athletes qualify for regional track meet
Floydada and Lockney both had good days of advancing athletes to the next level of the UIL system to the Region 1-2A track and field championships in Canyon.
Lady Winds climb to third place in coaches poll
The Floydada Lady Winds softball team has yet again climbed up another spot in the Texas Girls Coaches Association poll of the top teams in Class 2A.
Sheriff updates commissioners on grant, emergency plan
Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez is busy. When he’s not running Floyd County’s largest law enforcement agency the Sheriff is updating paperwork for the county – to the tune of two giant binders full of emergency preparedness paperwork.
Zach Neil is back Live From The Backroom
Ever talk with someone, not see them for six months, then pick up the conversation right where you left off?
What’s FLiP FM Spinning this week? (4/13)
After six straight weeks at #1 Cody Johnson’s “Til You Can’t” has moved down the #3 on the Mainstream Country charts, so Luke Combs’ “Doin’ This” has jumped up into the top spot.
Trevino, Delafuente combine for perfect game against Sudan
Seniors Erin Trevino and Clari Delafuente were a potent 1-2 punch in the circle by striking out nine Sudan Nettes in a 15-0 win a Lady Winds Field on Tuesday.
Horns get fast start in win over Olton
The Lockney Longhorns wasted no time by scoring in every inning to take a 19-5 win over the Olton Mustangs on Tuesday.
Whirlwinds pull off dramatic win over Post
“It ain’t over ’til it’s over,” the historic baseball quote by Yogi Berra, came to reality in a thrilling 10-9 win by the Whirlwinds over Post at Watson Field on Tuesday.
Sundown defeats Lady Horns in windy Tuesday game
The Sundown Roughettes came out as strong as the west winds on Tuesday with early runs to take a 20-1 win over the Lockney Lady Horns in 3-2A softball action.
Geraniums selling quickly for 4H Mother’s Day sale
Do you suffer from FOMO? Better known as the Fear of Missing Out? If you do and you’re still in the market for a mother’s day gift, the Floyd County 4-H has the cure for you.
Whirlwind Tennis season ends at Region 1-2A tournament
The Whirlwinds were unable to grab a win at the Region 1-2A Tennis Tournament on Monday.
Commissioners approve Floyd County ARPA funding plan
“Y’all are way ahead of your neighbors.” That was the message right out of the gate from Texas Association of Counties’ Alan Bristol about how Floyd County is planning to use their American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Ogden celebrated for 40 years of service to Floyd County
Penny Bertrand walked into the Floyd County Courthouse for her first day of work on April 14, 1982. She said at the time she had no idea how long she would work in the DA’s office, much less in government.
Floydada’s city-wide Easter egg hunt set for Saturday
Think back to your first easter egg hunt. You’re standing in a line with a crowd of friends at the edge of a field FILLED with dyed eggs, plastic eggs filled with candy, and other treats.
Six inducted into FCHS National Honor Society
Floydada Collegiate High School’s National Honor Society has six additional scholars on the rolls as of Sunday afternoon.
Lady Winds clinch playoffs by sweeping Sundown
The Floydada Lady Winds are now in the playoff mode after taking two games from the Sundown Roughettes this past week including a 10-0 shutout on Saturday at Lady Winds Field.
Floydada names class favorites, Mr. & Miss FCHS
As the end of the school year draws closer, Floydada Collegiate High School students picked their class favorites and named Mr. & Mrs. FCHS for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Rocha hurls 1-hit shutout, Winds roar against Olton
To say the Floydada Whirlwinds have come alive is an understatement. The Whirlwinds extended their winning streak to three games with a resounding win over Olton Friday.
Horns takes 2-game series from Hale Center
It was a feel good week for the Lockney Longhorns taking down the Hale Center Owls 9-4 on Tuesday, and then make it a series sweep of Friday by a 10-3 score.
Lady Horns gain confidence with Hale Center wins
The Lockney Lady Horns had a big week of blowing past the Hale Center Lady Owls 20-7 on Tuesday, and then a convincing 24-9 victory on Friday.
On The Record: Yelitza Serrato
There are few people who are making as direct an impact into the Floydada Community as Yelitza Serrato, owner of Whirlwind Nutrition and one-third of the Serrato Sisters.
Winners picked in Floyd County Sheriff’s Office gun raffle
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office raffled off a pair of rifles Friday afternoon, with the funds going toward the FCSO Community Outreach Program.
9 Whirlwinds to compete at UIL Region Tennis tournament
Floydada Collegiate High School will be sending a bus full of tennis players to the Region 1-2A Tennis Tournament Monday.
Rising Input Costs Moderating Excitement Over Higher Prices
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – One consistent theme from farmers across the nation is that higher crop prices will not offset the dramatic increase in farm production costs this year. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for