WHIRLWIND TWO-A-DAYS

New head football coach and athletic director Jeff Smith of Floydada began workouts this week with the Whirlwinds in two-a-days.

LONGHORNS TWO-A-DAYS

New athletic director and head football coach Michael Lewis of Lockney High School began training his football players earlier this week in Lockney workouts. 

City of Lockney offers cash stay off city streets

In its continued efforts to improve Lockney living, the city is currently running a Junk Vehicle Removal Program. Now through August 27, citizens can have their junk cars removed and get paid $100.A junk vehicle is classified as inoperable, dismantled or partially dismantled or wrecked.

Floyd commissioners update code of conduct

Floyd County commissioners court held its regular session on July 24, 2026 at the Floyd County Courthouse.Present at the meeting were County Judge Marty Lucke and commissioners Tanner Smith, Clint Bigham and Tanner Rance Young. David Martinez was absent.

Lockney City Council determines fate of hazardous structures, new personnel

The Lockney City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in City Hall chambers.Present at the meeting were council members Dart Carthel, Donnie McLaughlin, Edward Marks and Rosio Reyes; Mayor Steve Wright; City Secretary/Interim City Manager KayCee Thiebaud; City Attorney Lanny...

WT Back-to-School Job Fair Set for Aug. 27; Employer Deadline Aug. 13

The deadline is Aug. 13 for West Texas A&M University’s first career fair of the 2026-2027 academic year.The Back-to-School Job Fair will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 on the Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall on WT’s Canyon campus.

Reducing your risk for Cyclospora parasite

The Cyclospora outbreak has many people wondering what they should do with lettuce and other types of fresh produce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), investigation of the current nation-wide outbreak is ongoing.

Sales Tax Holiday coming up in Texas Aug. 7–9, 2026

The Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.