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FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada School Board met in regular session last week to approve one hiring, one resignation, and one contract extension. The board approved Cassie Noland’s resignation as a 6th-grade math teacher at Floydada Collegiate Junior High

LOCKNEY, TX—The Lockney General Hospital District met last month and heard that providers logged more than 900 patient visits in October (928), including 57 new patients. Vince DiFranco is CEO of W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital and reported

FLOYDADA, TX – Volunteers received 81 calls during 2024, with grass fires representing almost one-third (24 calls) of all requests for assistance. Overall, the Floydada Fire Department received 45 calls for fire response, 12 for rescue or

FLOYDADA, TX—Volunteer firefighters responded to seven calls during December, only three of which involved an actual fire. Three other monthly calls were to assist in vehicle accidents, including two in one day. The Floydada Fire Department is

(Editor’s Note: All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law) FLOYDADA, TX – The following is a recent Crime Report from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. CASE UPDATE November

FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County commissioners meet this morning and will start the new year by swearing in officials elected during the recent November election. In addition, the Court will discuss naming someone to fill the unexpired

FLOYDADA, TX – For the past 15 years, Ginger Morgan has been walking up the steps of the courthouse to go to work as the Floyd County Clerk. She’ll take those steps one last time on Friday.

(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on December 10, 2024. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,

FLOYDADA, TX — The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board will meet tonight in regular session to consider a routine agenda. In addition to recognizing both students and educators for December, trustees will approve the expenditure of grant

FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The Floyd County Sheriff’s office reports the following activity. On Monday, November 11, 2024, at 8:25 am., the Floyd County Sheriff responded to a runaway. The complainant reported that the sixteen-year-old grandson had

LOCKNEY, TX—Despite a slower month, W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital and Cogdell Clinic recorded profits for September. The Lockney General Hospital Board heard from CEO Vince DiFranco that the clinic’s volume included 829 visits, including 61 new patients

FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The Floyd County Sheriff’s office reports the following activity. On November 4th, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., a Deputy was dispatched to 1000 North FM 378 regarding a home burglary. The complainant reported

FLOYDADA, TX – Citing investments of more than $860 million across West Texas, Atmos Energy filed a system-wide general rate case. “From January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2024, Atmos Energy spent more than $860 million in

FLOYDADA, TX – Last week, trustees recognized a handful of students and educators during the monthly meeting of the FLoydada Collegiate ISD School Board. Michael Segura (3rd grade) and D’Lesa Walker (3rd grade) were named students of

FLOYDADA, TX – When they meet in regular session tonight, city council members will consider suspending Atmos Energy’s rate change request. Also, during the meeting, the council will discuss and possibly take action on city Ordinance Number

FLOYDADA, TX — Floyd County Commissioners are set to meet in Regular Session on Tuesday morning, and certifying last week’s election is near the top of their to-do list. In addition, the Court will accept a $500

FLOYDADA, TX – October was a busy month for volunteers with the Floydada Fire Department. Crews responded to a total of eleven calls. Floydada Fire Department Fire Run Summary October 2024 Date Time Location Notes 1 10/4/2024

FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada Collegiate ISD is holding a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss the State’s Financial Accountability Rating System. Specifically, the meeting will allow for a discussion on the district’s rating of the state’s accountability

(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on October 29, 2024. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier versions of this story inadvertently listed Ruben Ramon as the write-in candidate for Sheriff, instead of Ruben DeLeon. We apologize for this oversight and have corrected this story.) FLOYDADA, TX – Incumbent Paul Raissez