WHIRLWIND TWO-A-DAYS

WHIRLWIND TWO-A-DAYS

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WHIRLWIND TWO-A-DAYS

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Body New head football coach and athletic director Jeff Smith of Floydada began workouts this week with the Whirlwinds in two-a-days.
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News 

Sales Tax Holiday coming up in Texas Aug. 7–9, 2026

Staff Reports
The Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school…

Reducing your risk for Cyclospora parasite

Texas A&m Agrilife
The Cyclospora outbreak has many people wondering what they should do with lettuce and other types of fresh produce. According to the Centers for Disease…

WT Back-to-School Job Fair Set for Aug. 27; Employer Deadline Aug. 13

Staff Reports
The deadline is Aug. 13 for West Texas A&M University’s first career fair of the 2026-2027 academic year.The Back-to-School Job Fair will run from 11:30 a…
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Schools & Sports

DAVID DIAZ MEN’S SINGLES, 1st PLACE

DAVID DIAZ MEN’S SINGLES, 1st PLACE

Floyd County “Beat the Heat’ Pickleball Tourney held

News Staff
STAFF REPORTS The 2026 Floyd County “Beat the Heat” Pickleball Tournament was held at the Unity Center at Muncy on Saturday June 20. The event was hosted by…

Little League teams conclude All-Star Tournaments

Russ Morris |
The Floydada Little Leage All-Star teams competed in Tahoka, New Home, and Crosbyton for their All-Star Tournaments.Floydada competed against other teams from…

UIL legislative council one step closer on flag football proposal

Russ Morris |
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Standing Committee on Athletics has approved its staff to conduct a superintendent survey about a proposal to…
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Obituaries 

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

News Staff
Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 89, went to be with her Savior on Monday, July 27, 2026.The graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 at the…
Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

News Staff
Elizabeth Trevino Garza, age 58, known by friends and family as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer…
Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

News Staff
Mary Konlande, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.Born February 5, 1949, in…
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