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ROUTE SUPERMAN Gordon Elliott, 90, proprietor of the famous Rail Haven Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is a fan of the Steakburger and fries from the nearby Steak ’n Shake.

ROUTE SUPERMAN Gordon Elliott, 90, proprietor of the famous Rail Haven Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri, is a fan of the Steakburger and fries from the nearby Steak ’n Shake.

Mother Road meals, in Missouri and beyond

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Route 66 experience is as much about the meals as it is the miles, we’d learned decades ago, when an impromptu jaunt to the Cadillac Ranch west of Amarillo wound up with a birthday dinner at The Big Texan on the city’s eastern fringes.
Floyd County, Floydada, Crosby County officers involved in chase, fatal shooting May 24

Floyd County, Floydada, Crosby County officers involved in chase, fatal shooting May 24

Floyd County, Floydada, Crosby County officers involved in chase, fatal shooting May 24

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body On Sunday, May 24, 2026, a pursuit involving a Floydada police officer and a Floyd County Sheriff's deputy ended in Crosby County Sunday afternoon following an exchange of gunfire with a suspect, who was not identified by name, sex, age or ethnicity in information released by the...

UPCOMING

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body SUMMER FUN IN THE SUN The Floydada Swimming Pool will officially open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. Regular pool hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m.; regular weekly days are Tuesday–Sunday. Entry fee is $3.75 per person. Private parties are available Tuesday–Sunday, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Floydada hires new defensive coordinator

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds have found their new defensive coordinator for the 2026 football season. Coach Jonathan Thiebaud joins the staff after spending four seasons as the athletic director for Lockney ISD.Coach Thiebaud graduated from Dublin ISD in 2001.
NOW OPEN The Floydada Swimming Pool opened during the Memorial Day weekend, and this summer its hours will beTuesday through Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

NOW OPEN The Floydada Swimming Pool opened during the Memorial Day weekend, and this summer its hours will beTuesday through Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada swimming pool opens for summer

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Floydada Swimming Pool opened for the summer over Memorial Day weekend with a great crowd coming out to cool off.Experienced lifeguards were on hand to make sure everyone stayed safe.
NEW SEASON The Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center south of Floydada is getting ready for a new year. Last week, the pool was refinished and refilled. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW SEASON The Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center south of Floydada is getting ready for a new year. Last week, the pool was refinished and refilled. | COURTESY PHOTO

Plains Baptist Camp opens for summer patrons

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Plains Baptist Camp and Retreat Center in Floydada is gearing up for an exciting summer hosting church youth groups at various camp experiences through the beginning of August.
SENIOR CERTIFICATIONS Congratulations go to the Floydada Collegiate High School members of the Class of 2026 who earned certificates in CNA, EKG, phlebotomy, CMA and teacher’s aide. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

SENIOR CERTIFICATIONS Congratulations go to the Floydada Collegiate High School members of the Class of 2026 who earned certificates in CNA, EKG, phlebotomy, CMA and teacher’s aide. | FLOYDADA CISD PHOTO

SENIOR CERTIFICATIONS

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body SENIOR CERTIFICATIONS
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