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BOARD MEMBERS OF THE MONTH were recently honored by Floydada CISD. Back row, from left, are Roger Hughes, District 1; Randall Sims, District 5; Randy Moore, At-large seat. Front row, from left, are Gracie Diaz, District 3; Brianne Glasscock, District 2; Beverly Collinsm District 4; and Eric Smithm At-large seat. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

BOARD MEMBERS OF THE MONTH were recently honored by Floydada CISD. Back row, from left, are Roger Hughes, District 1; Randall Sims, District 5; Randy Moore, At-large seat. Front row, from left, are Gracie Diaz, District 3; Brianne Glasscock, District 2; Beverly Collinsm District 4; and Eric Smithm At-large seat. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

Floydada CISD recognizes students, staff, board members at October board meeting

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body At the Floydada Collegiate ISD October board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, students and staff were recognized for their hard work throughout the year.Students of the Month recognized from Duncan Collegiate Elementary were second graders Alyssa Mao and Jiovani Juarez.
What to know about the March 3 primary

What to know about the March 3 primary

What to know about the March 3 primary

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body The primary election in which voters will choose candidates at the federal, state and county level will be on March 3. In each race, the candidate who wins more than half of the votes will face the winning candidate from the other party in the November general election.
HORNS HOST

HORNS HOST

HORNS HOST

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body On Jan. 19, the Longhorns and Lady Horns hosted their second powerlifting meet of the season, at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, with several girls taking firsts in their classes, with Lockney finishing 4th in team standings.
MENTORINGYOUTH The Floyd-Briscoe Farm Bureau board worked with area youth to help them understand the issues affecting agriculture in the Youth Ag Discussion Meet Jan. 5 in Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MENTORINGYOUTH The Floyd-Briscoe Farm Bureau board worked with area youth to help them understand the issues affecting agriculture in the Youth Ag Discussion Meet Jan. 5 in Floydada. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Local farm bureau leaders mentor youth in Youth Ag Discussion Meet

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body Floyd’s Shuping, Machedo, Jiminez top winnersLocal leaders in the Floyd-Briscoe Counties Farm Bureau have taken a proactive role in mentoring area young people in the issues affecting agriculture with the Farm Bureau Youth Ag Discussion Meet held Jan.
DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body FLOYDADA CISD Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m, FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., Floydada.LOCKNEY CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 a.m., City Hall, 218 E. Locust St., Lockney.FLOYDADA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., City Hall, 114 W.
TECH VIRTUAL MEET competitors from Floydada High School, from left, were Joshua Stewart, Kanon Rainwater, Wesley Crowe, Alejandra Martinez, And Hiram Lopez. | FLOYDADA CISD

TECH VIRTUAL MEET competitors from Floydada High School, from left, were Joshua Stewart, Kanon Rainwater, Wesley Crowe, Alejandra Martinez, And Hiram Lopez. | FLOYDADA CISD

Floydada Collegiate High School UIL students compete in Winter at Tech Virtual Meet; Fierros top journalism student

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body Floydada Collegiate High School UIL students competed in the Winter at Tech Virtual Meet on last week. The following students placed in their events.Noah Fierros was named the Top Journalism Student and was awarded a $300 scholarship to Texas Tech University.
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