NEW IN LOCKNEY

Body NEW IN LOCKNEY Raina’s Kitchen has opened at 818 E.

97th Annual Old Settlers Reunion set for May 16

Body In May of 1890 Floyd County officially detached itself from Crosby County and was declared “fully established” by the State of Texas.

Whirlwinds sweep Sanford-Fritch, advance to area round

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.

Lockney enacts policy to establish utility services

Body The City of Lockney recently enacted a new policy regarding opening new utility service accounts. Effective May 1, 2026, residents requesting utility services at a new address must provide a copy of their rental lease agreement.

Whirlwinds and Lady Winds to compete in 2A Region 1 track meet

Body The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds track and field teams are scheduled to compete in the 2A Region 1 track meet at West Texas A&M on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.

STATE FINALIST

Body STATE FINALIST Congratulations go to Floydada Collegiate High School senior Brittney Machado for becoming a state finalist in the UIL Barbra Jordan Historical Essay contest. She will read and compete for a top 10 spot in the UIL State contest in Austin on May 18, 2026.

STATE ALTERNATE

Body Congratulations go to Floydada’s Tiffiny Perez, who finished in 4th place in news writing at the UIL regional academic meet at West Texas A&M in Canyon last week. She will be an alternate for the State meet.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Body Congratulations go to Andrea Arredondo (left) and Peyton Noland, winners of the Floydada Collegiate Attendance Nike Dunk shoe drawing for the fifth six weeks. All students with 96% attendance or better were entered into a drawing.