Comptroller’s office reports sales tax revenue totaled $4.6B in July

Body AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.6 billion in July, 10.1% more than in July 2025. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

WHIRLWIND TWO-A-DAYS

Body 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

Body 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

Body 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.

Floyd commissioners update code of conduct

Body 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

Body The Lockney City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in City Hall chambers.

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

Body 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

Body 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.