Floydada CISD recognizes students and staff at February board meeting

At the Floydada Collegiate ISD February Board Meeting students and staff were recognized for their hard work.Students of the Month recognized from Duncan Collegiate Elementary were Alaina Cooper and Tyce Rainwater.

Lockney General Hospital District board approves contract with ThinkSmart

During its Jan. 29, 2025, regular meeting, the Lockney General Hospital District board of directors approved a contract with John Dolan and ThinkSmart after hearing his proposal to provide fractional CFO services to WJ Mangold.Dolan presented plans to operate remotely from Lubbock and onsite two...

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

AUSTIN— The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.Written testimony at a state legislative hearing last week from an attorney indicated an entity called...

2025 Community Calendar

Updates?

Find your Peru

Shed a Little LightA mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes.Becky lit up, excited to tell me about one of her sons who had just told her he and another former student were embarking on a nine-day trip to Peru.

Traditional no-bake cookies

Making a homemade Valentine treat for your sweetheart doesn’t have to be a daunting task.

You’re invited to the party

What if you threw a writing party and nobody came?That’s how I feel now. It’s all up to me. But I can handle it. I’m an only child. I grew up doing things all on my own.On the other hand, is there some way we can party? Who doesn’t like a party?

Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center News

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The center is now called the Lockney Friends & Neighbors Center. Our motto is…” Bringing the Community Together!”The Center is open FIVE days a week.

Mangold and Pratt announce engagement

Erin and Will got engaged on New Year’s Day!Erin Mangold is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Brenda Mangold of Lockney.Dr. William Pratt, from Columbus, Georgia, is the son of Carl and Claudia Pratt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.Erin graduated from Lockney High School and Abilene Christian University.Will...

CLASS 2A - BOYS

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Feb. 10, 2025 1. Martins Mill (29-1)2. Lipan (26-4)3. Evadale (27-7)4. Shelbyville (24-3)5. New Home (24-5)6. Olton (24-4) 7. Floydada (21-10) 8. Graford (22-9)9. Seymour (27-3)10. Hawkins (28-2)11. Abernathy (17-10)12. Plains (26-2)13. Farwell (23-7) 14.