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MIDNIGHT MADNESS The Lockney Longhorns kicked off their new football season when Friday turned into Saturday at Midnight Madness. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

MIDNIGHT MADNESS The Lockney Longhorns kicked off their new football season when Friday turned into Saturday at Midnight Madness. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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MIDNIGHT MADNESS

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WHIRLWINDS LOOK TO WIN KCBD-TV’s Pete Christy talked recently with incoming head coach of the Floydada Whirlwinds football squad Jeff Smith. | COURTESY PHOTO

WHIRLWINDS LOOK TO WIN KCBD-TV’s Pete Christy talked recently with incoming head coach of the Floydada Whirlwinds football squad Jeff Smith. | COURTESY PHOTO

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New eras begin for Floyd County schools

Russ Morris |
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body A dawn of a new era has reached Lockney ISD and Floydada CISD as both schools have new athletic directors for the 2026–27 school year.Jeff Smith takes over as athletic director for the Whirlwinds after J.R. Compton stepped down at the end of last season.
SENIOR SUNRISE And just like that, their last year begins— Lockney High School seniors and their families commemorated Senior Sunrise last week to kick off the beginning of their final year in Lockney High School. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

SENIOR SUNRISE And just like that, their last year begins— Lockney High School seniors and their families commemorated Senior Sunrise last week to kick off the beginning of their final year in Lockney High School. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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SENIOR SUNRISE

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body CATTLE REPORTED STOLEN FROM WESTERN CATTLE FEEDERS JULY 3JULY 2026• On July 1, a deputy was dispatched to 100 SW 7th regarding a runaway juvenile. The female was found in the 100 block of N. Main St. and returned to her parent.
FCISD DISTINCTIVE Braun Hobbs, left, and Ava Gonzales credit Floydada Collegiate ISD for their academic and career successes. | COURTESY PHOTO

FCISD DISTINCTIVE Braun Hobbs, left, and Ava Gonzales credit Floydada Collegiate ISD for their academic and career successes. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Students thrive at collegiate school, set example for other Texas rural districts

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body At the advent of another school year, Floydada Collegiate ISD continues to thrive in its transformation to a successful collegiate school.“We’re doing great things for kids and their families,” Dr. Gilbert Trevino, Floydada Collegiate ISD superintendent, said.A.B.
Pete’s Pigskin Previews continue with Floydada Whirlwinds

Pete’s Pigskin Previews continue with Floydada Whirlwinds

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Pete’s Pigskin Previews continue with Floydada Whirlwinds

Russ Morris |
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Pete’s Pigskin Previews on Lubbock’s KCBD-TV Channel 11 news made the feature’s second stop in Floyd County as host Pete Christy covered the Floydada Whirlwinds. Jeff Smith, new athletic director for Floydada CISD, talked about the excitement around the Whirlwind program.
LOCKNEY BAND The Lockney Longhorn band has been getting ready for a new year with practices of their Kaleidoscope show. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCKNEY BAND The Lockney Longhorn band has been getting ready for a new year with practices of their Kaleidoscope show. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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LOCKNEY BAND

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NEW STAFF… NEW SCHOOL YEAR Welcome to Lockney’s new staff for the 2026–27 school year! Last Monday Lockney held their new teacher orientation. | LOCKNEY ISD PHOTO

NEW STAFF… NEW SCHOOL YEAR Welcome to Lockney’s new staff for the 2026–27 school year! Last Monday Lockney held their new teacher orientation. | LOCKNEY ISD PHOTO

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NEW STAFF… NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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