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AMONG THE THRONGS enjoying Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days and a visit to the petting zoo and the Assiter Pumpkin Patch Oct. 10 was young Waylon Clarkson. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | ANGLIE CLARKSON

AMONG THE THRONGS enjoying Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days and a visit to the petting zoo and the Assiter Pumpkin Patch Oct. 10 was young Waylon Clarkson. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | ANGLIE CLARKSON

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Vendors, visitors from across the Panhandle pick Punkin Days for fall fun

Story And Photos By Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Floydada’s 39th annual Punkin Days was a huge success both with people in town and with the influx of visitors from around the region.With a farmers’ market–style shopping experience, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, the car show, food trucks and a train to carry people around the square, there...
FIRST BALE OF COTTON ginned in Floyd County and Floydada in 2026 was from producer Jacob Reddy. McCoy Gin ginned the bale on Wednesday, Oct. 7. From left are ginner Raul Corado, producer Jacob Reddy and gin manager Andy Rainwater. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRST BALE OF COTTON ginned in Floyd County and Floydada in 2026 was from producer Jacob Reddy. McCoy Gin ginned the bale on Wednesday, Oct. 7. From left are ginner Raul Corado, producer Jacob Reddy and gin manager Andy Rainwater. | COURTESY PHOTO

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McCoy Gin gins first bale in Floyd County and Floydada

Barbara Anderson |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
McCoy Gin of Floydada ginned the first bale of cotton in Floyd County and Floydada on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at approximately 10:16 a.m.The irrigated cotton was grown by producer Jacob Reddy and produced on the McLean Drip.

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UPCOMING

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY UIL MARCHING CONTEST The Floydada Spirit of the Winds Band and the Lockney Longhorn Marching Band will be competing at the UIL Region 16 Marching Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lowrey Field/Plains Capital Park (1302 66th Street) in Lubbock.
LAUNDRY IN LOCKNEY Longhorn Laundry in Lockney and Kent’s Wash and Fold in Floydada opened the same week this month, so now there’s no excuse to not clean up your act! | COURTESY PHOTO

LAUNDRY IN LOCKNEY Longhorn Laundry in Lockney and Kent’s Wash and Fold in Floydada opened the same week this month, so now there’s no excuse to not clean up your act! | COURTESY PHOTO

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LOADS of LAUNDRY

Angie Clarkson |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In the first week of this month, Floyd County went from having no clothes-cleaning services to having two new businesses ready to take on your dirty laundry.On Oct. 3, Kent’s Wash and Fold held their grand opening at 210 West Houston Street in Floydada.Colton Covington, along with his father,...

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Whirlwinds open district against Olton Oct. 16

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Floydada Whirlwinds are scheduled to host the Olton Mustangs for their district opener on Friday, Oct. 16.Friday’s game is scheduled as the 52nd meeting between the two teams on the gridiron. Floydada leads the all-time series 35-16.Floydada’s last win against Olton came during the 2023 season.

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Trunk or Treats and Festivals Planned for Halloween Fun

J. Renae Conlee |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
With Halloween fast approaching, Floydada and Lockney have several options for children looking to fill their bags with candy and show off their costumes.FALL FESTIVAL IN FLOYDADA OCT. 28 In Floydada, the First Baptist Church at 401 S. Main Street will host a fall festival on Wednesday, Oct. 28...

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City of Lockney approves pool rehab funding, bans gambling devices

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Lockney city council held its regular meeting Sept. 15, 2026.Members present were Mayor Steve Wright and council members Dart Carthel, Edward Marks, Donnie McLaughlin and Rosio Reyes.Others present were City Secretary/City Manager KayCee Thiebaud, public works director Raymond Kern, Deputy City...

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.

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PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., FloydadaFLOYDADA CISD Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., FloydadaLOCKNEY CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 a.m., City Hall, 218 E. Locust St.,...
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
SEPT. 2026On Sept. 2, deputies responded to a dispute in the 600 block of SW 5th Street in the City of Lockney. The complainant reported that her son injured her while attempting to take a small safe from her. Jeronimo Garcia-Rangel, 39, of Lockney, was arrested for Assault Family Violence.
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