LAUNDRY IN LOCKNEY Longhorn Laundry in Lockney and Kent’s Wash and Fold in Floydada opened the same week this month, so now there’s no excuse to not clean up your act! | COURTESY PHOTO

LAUNDRY IN LOCKNEY Longhorn Laundry in Lockney and Kent’s Wash and Fold in Floydada opened the same week this month, so now there’s no excuse to not clean up your act! | COURTESY PHOTO

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LOADS of LAUNDRY

Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In the first week of this month, Floyd County went from having no clothes-cleaning services to...
AMONG THE THRONGS enjoying Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days and a visit to the petting zoo and the Assiter Pumpkin Patch Oct. 10 was young Waylon Clarkson. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | ANGLIE CLARKSON

AMONG THE THRONGS enjoying Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days and a visit to the petting zoo and the Assiter Pumpkin Patch Oct. 10 was young Waylon Clarkson. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | ANGLIE CLARKSON

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Vendors, visitors from across the Panhandle pick Punkin Days for fall fun

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days was a huge success both with people in town and with the influx of visitors from around the region.With a farmers’ market–style shopping experience, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, the car show, food trucks and a train to carry people around the square, there...
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Trunk or Treats and Festivals Planned for Halloween Fun

J. Renae Conlee |
With Halloween fast approaching, Floydada and Lockney have several options for children looking to fill their bags with candy and show off their costumes.FALL…

Whirlwinds open district against Olton Oct. 16

Russ Morris |
The Floydada Whirlwinds are scheduled to host the Olton Mustangs for their district opener on Friday, Oct. 16.Friday’s game is scheduled as the 52nd meeting…

UPCOMING

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BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY UIL MARCHING CONTEST The Floydada Spirit of the Winds Band and the Lockney Longhorn Marching Band will be…
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY BAND AT DENVER CITY

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY BAND AT DENVER CITY

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY BAND AT DENVER CITY

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Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Whirlwinds defeat Jackrabbits 46-0

Russ Morris |
The Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Ralls last week for their fifth game of the season against the Jackrabbits, aiming to get back in the win column following…

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2

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TUESDAY Breakfast –Sausage & egg biscuit, peaches, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Steak fingers, gravy, roll, green beans, mashed potatoes, peaches,…
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Obituaries 

Martha Mildred (Glover) Taylor, 1934–2026

Martha Mildred (Glover) Taylor, 1934–2026

Martha Mildred (Glover) Taylor, 1934–2026

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Martha Mildred (Glover) Taylor, 92, of Plainview, Texas, went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in her home on Oct. 2, 2026.She was born in Tulsa,…
Jerry Bullock

Jerry Bullock

Jerry Bullock

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1940–2026Jerry Bullock, 86, died in Lubbock on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m., Oct. 3, 2026, at Sanders Memorial Chapel in…
Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke

Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke

Delinda (Jackson) Lucke

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 1971–2026Delinda ( Jackson) Lucke, 54, went to her eternal home on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.A celebration of life…
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