Floydada Chamber honors Gooch as Citizen of the Year 2025

HOLMES PLUMBING RECOGNIZED AS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
FLOYDADA CITY MANAGER Darrell Gooch was named to his current job in 2022 after serving previously as police officer and chief of police. | HESPERIAN-BEACON FILE PHOTO
FLOYDADA CITY MANAGER Darrell Gooch was named to his current job in 2022 after serving previously as police officer and chief of police. | HESPERIAN-BEACON FILE PHOTO

The Floydada Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual recognition banquet Wednesday, Jan. 13, to celebrate members of the community who have contributed individually or as a business.

Floydada City Manager Darrell Gooch was honored as citizen of the year for 2025.

“He worked to get us our skate park, to get our new pool built,” said Isaac Martinez, the chamber manager. “He really gave our kids a reason…