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...
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

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.
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UPCOMING

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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…
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Schools & Sports

JOJO CUELLAR FIRST TEAM UTILITY PLAYER

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY ALL-DISTRICT BASEBALL HONORS

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MANNY DE LA FUENTE, SENIOR DISTRICT MVP

MANNY DE LA FUENTE, SENIOR DISTRICT MVP

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MANNY DE LA FUENTE, SENIOR DISTRICT MVP
STATE BAND

STATE BAND

STATE BAND

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STATE BAND Congratulations go to the 42 Lockney Band members who qualified for State Solo and Ensemble Competiton in Austin this past Saturday. They had…
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Obituaries 

John W. “Dub” Dipprey, 1937–2026

John W. “Dub” Dipprey, 1937–2026

John W. “Dub” Dipprey, 1937–2026

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John W. “Dub” Dipprey, age 88, of Lockney, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2026, in Lockney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.…
Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

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Rickie Cloyd Meyers, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.Rick was born on October 23, 1956, in Crosbyton, Texas, to…
Judy Thayer

Judy Thayer

Judy Thayer, 1942–2026

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Judy Thayer, age 83, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026.A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Floydada Cemetery…
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