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GOLDEN GLOW Members of the Lady Winds softball team hoist the semifinal trophy after taking two games of three against Colorado City May 7. They’ll face Cisco next Saturday for a chance at the State championship. | JOSE CARILLO PHOTO

GOLDEN GLOW Members of the Lady Winds softball team hoist the semifinal trophy after taking two games of three against Colorado City May 7. They’ll face Cisco next Saturday for a chance at the State championship. | JOSE CARILLO PHOTO

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Floydada Lady Winds advance to regional final, take on Cisco in Ira May 16

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The #4 Floydada Lady Winds softball team traveled to Frenship High School May 7 for their 2A Division 1 regional semifinal matchup against the Colorado City Lady Wolves.Floydada and Colorado City were meeting in the regional semifinals for the third consecutive season.

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NRCS announces second application sign-ups for agricultural land easements

Usda
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

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Floydada native Jesse Finley hired as new city manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
After eight years away from home, Floydada na tive Jesse Finley returned with his family last sum mer, and has recently taken on the new role of city man ager.The decision was an nounced last month after the city council approved his hiring, following the retirement of the previ ous city manager...

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Look twice for motorcycles to help save lives

Txdot
Thursday, May 7, 2026
CHILDRESS – On busy roads, seeing what matters takes practice. By training your eyes to slow down and scan your surroundings, you can help keep yourself and fellow Texans safe.When a motorcycle crash happens, drivers often say the same thing: “I didn’t see them.” But motorcycles aren’t invisible.
NEW IN LOCKNEY

NEW IN LOCKNEY

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NEW IN LOCKNEY

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
NEW IN LOCKNEY Raina’s Kitchen has opened at 818 E. Locust Street in Lockney, offering a variety of breakfast burritos and toaster sandwiches, lunch and dinner selections ranging from hot dogs and burgers to tacos, chalupas, Frito pies, and chicken fried steak, plus snow cones and cold beverages.
FATHER VS. DAUGHTER Following a dominant sweep of Hale Center that pitted father and daughter coaches against each other, Floydada rolls into the regional semifinals after and were to face a battle-tested Colorado City squad Thursday, May 7, in Wolfforth. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

FATHER VS. DAUGHTER Following a dominant sweep of Hale Center that pitted father and daughter coaches against each other, Floydada rolls into the regional semifinals after and were to face a battle-tested Colorado City squad Thursday, May 7, in Wolfforth. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lady Winds dominate over Hale Center Lady Owls in playoff series

Fred Cervantes |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Area playoff softball is typically defined by pressure, execution and the pursuit of a championship.
HISTORIC WIN For the first time since 2017 the Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team won a playoff game, sweeping Sanford-Fritch. | COURTESY PHOTO

HISTORIC WIN For the first time since 2017 the Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team won a playoff game, sweeping Sanford-Fritch. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Whirlwinds sweep Sanford-Fritch, advance to area round

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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.On April 29, two high school teams entered Hodgetown with hopes and dreams of prolonging their own...
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