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GOLDEN GLOW Members of the Lady Winds softball team hoist the semifinal trophy after taking two games of three against Colorado City May 7. They’ll face Cisco next Saturday for a chance at the State championship. | JOSE CARILLO PHOTO

GOLDEN GLOW Members of the Lady Winds softball team hoist the semifinal trophy after taking two games of three against Colorado City May 7. They’ll face Cisco next Saturday for a chance at the State championship. | JOSE CARILLO PHOTO

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Floydada Lady Winds advance to regional final, take on Cisco in Ira May 16

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body The #4 Floydada Lady Winds softball team traveled to Frenship High School May 7 for their 2A Division 1 regional semifinal matchup against the Colorado City Lady Wolves.Floydada and Colorado City were meeting in the regional semifinals for the third consecutive season.
Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

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Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body After eight years away from home, Floydada na tive Jesse Finley returned with his family last sum mer, and has recently taken on the new role of city man ager.

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Look twice for motorcycles to help save lives

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body CHILDRESS – On busy roads, seeing what matters takes practice. By training your eyes to slow down and scan your surroundings, you can help keep yourself and fellow Texans safe.When a motorcycle crash happens, drivers often say the same thing: “I didn’t see them.
NEW IN LOCKNEY

NEW IN LOCKNEY

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NEW IN LOCKNEY

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body NEW IN LOCKNEY Raina’s Kitchen has opened at 818 E.
FATHER VS. DAUGHTER Following a dominant sweep of Hale Center that pitted father and daughter coaches against each other, Floydada rolls into the regional semifinals after and were to face a battle-tested Colorado City squad Thursday, May 7, in Wolfforth. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FATHER VS. DAUGHTER Following a dominant sweep of Hale Center that pitted father and daughter coaches against each other, Floydada rolls into the regional semifinals after and were to face a battle-tested Colorado City squad Thursday, May 7, in Wolfforth. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lady Winds dominate over Hale Center Lady Owls in playoff series

Fred Cervantes |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body Area playoff softball is typically defined by pressure, execution and the pursuit of a championship.
HISTORIC WIN For the first time since 2017 the Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team won a playoff game, sweeping Sanford-Fritch. | COURTESY PHOTO

HISTORIC WIN For the first time since 2017 the Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team won a playoff game, sweeping Sanford-Fritch. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Whirlwinds sweep Sanford-Fritch, advance to area round

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body Hodgetown Stadium is home to the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and house a roster of 27 players with dreams of one day making their major-league debut.
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