Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Body HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.

Floyd County commissioners approve road use agreements with energy firms, new concrete for courthouse

Body The Floyd County commissioners court met for their regular session at the Floyd County Courthouse on Monday, May 11 at 8 a.m.Present at the meeting were County Judge Marty Lucke and commissioners Tanner Smith, Clint Brigham, Tanner Rance Young and David Martinez.

UPCOMING

Body 97TH FLOYD COUNTY OLD SETTLERS REUNION will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Floyd County Historical Museum will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday during the Old Settlers Reunion. Come celebrate Floyd County’s one hundred thirty-sixth birthday.

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

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.

Lockney ISD Board accepts resignation of two longtime members

Body The Lockney ISD board of education met for their regular session on April 23, 2026. The meeting began at 5:34 p.m., following a meal that was served to honor retiring board members Tyler Kidd and Chad Cook.

NRCS announces second application sign-ups for agricultural land easements

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SBA Offers Relief to Texas small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought

Body The U.S. Small Business Administr ation (SBA) recently announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 1, 2025.

Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

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.

Look twice for motorcycles to help save lives

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.