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FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Early voting ends Friday, November 1, 2024. More than 200 federal and state offices and a host of elected offices in all 254 counties of Texas are up for election in 2024. The

FLOYDADA, TX—At its recent meeting, the Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees recognized a handful of students. From A.B. Duncan Elementary, Alexi Cervera (4th) and Cutter Gourdon (4th). From Junior High and High School, Eduardo Alvarado (7th),

FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Early voting begins on Monday and closes on Friday, November 1, 2024. More than 200 federal and state offices and a host of elected offices in all 254 counties of Texas are up

LOCKNEY, TX—The Lockney General Hospital Board met last month and learned that in most departments, hospital and clinic service volumes were higher in August than in the past three months. During the month, clinic providers handled 939

FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department reported seven runs during the month of September, including three vehicle accidents. One house fire was reported during the month, and a dumpster fire was handled. Despite the very dry conditions

FLOYDADA, TX—The Floydada Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees is expected to approve two resignations and two new employees at tonight’s regular monthly meeting. Tania Pesina (HS Math) and Maria Martinez (HS Cafeteria) have submitted resignations, while Valeria

FLOYDADA, TX – The city will get a new council member following tonight’s Floydada City Council meeting. Steve Lloyd, who has represented District 3 for many years, has submitted his resignation. The Council is expected to name

FLOYDADA, TX – The Caprock Hospital District will meet in regular session this morning. The meeting is to be held at the E.M.S. Building begins at 7:00 am. Agenda Caprock Hospital District Board of Directors – Regular

(Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Floyd County, Texas, on September 26, 2024. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law.) FLOYDADA,

FLOYDADA, TX – In most situations, teachers and staff assist students in learning. However, at Floydada Collegiate High School, students are helping a teacher. Coach Brandon Wickware is dealing with kidney failure, and last week, students in

FLOYDADA, TX – Floydada’s Texas Plains Federal Credit Union will open its doors to the brand new location on the square in downtown Floydada. The new location will be at 105 S Wall St. Renovations have been

FLOYD COUNTY, TX – The 2024 growing season was good for Texas pumpkin producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and pumpkin farmers. Yields and quality were up for most growers compared to last

FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members recognized a handful of students and educators during their Monday meeting. AB Duncan Educator of the Month was Jordan Beedy, while Students of the Month include Natalie De Ochoa (5th) and

FLOYDADA, TX – School Board members will approve several waivers during their September meeting tonight. One involves P-Tech Year 13-14 students taking dual credit courses, while the other concerns a modified schedule during state assessment testing days.

FLOYD COUNTY, TX—On Tuesday morning, a driver attempted to avoid a collision with a deer, which led to a one-vehicle accident south of Floydada on U.S. 62. The driver of the traffic control truck was en route

FLOYDADA, TX – In August, volunteers responded to six calls for assistance, all but one related to grass fires. The Floydada Fire Department’s first call of the month was for a grass fire near a structure five

LOCKNEY, TX—In June, W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital hit a “high-water mark” with physical therapy patients. According to Vince DiFranco, Mangold’s CEO, the 309 visits claimed a new fiscal year high for outpatients. Other highlights he shared during

FLOYDADA, TX—The school board will discuss a new budget and tax rate tonight. Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board members will meet to discuss property values and their impact on state and local revenue. In addition, they will

FLOYDADA, TX – Moderate to severe drought now covers 100 percent of Floyd County, leading County Commissioners to implement a county-wide burn ban on Monday. When drought conditions exist in Texas, a burn ban can be imposed

FLOYDADA, TX – July was a busy month for volunteer firefighters in Floyd County. Dry conditions across the region contributed to a handful of grass fires, including four, for which the Floydada Fire Department provided mutual assistance.

FLOYDADA, TX – Floyd County Commissioners will meet this morning to discuss the November 5th General Election. The county will appoint election judges (alternates) and determine the Central counting station and polling places. In addition, with the