FLOYDADA FIREFIGHTING The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department fought multiple fires in Floyd County during the evening storms earlier this week an over the weekend, assisting Dickens County on a wildland fire. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLOYDADA FIREFIGHTING The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department fought multiple fires in Floyd County during the evening storms earlier this week an over the weekend, assisting Dickens County on a wildland fire. | COURTESY PHOTO

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LINEMAN TRAINING Mike Green (right) worked in the field—here, with Dickie Cloyd— before moving into the office. | COURTESY PHOTO

LINEMAN TRAINING Mike Green (right) worked in the field—here, with Dickie Cloyd— before moving into the office. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lighthouse’s Green concludes a coop career spanning 30 years

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Body Mike Green is celebrating his 10-year anniversary with Lighthouse Electric Cooperative on September 1 by retiring the same day. He began a career that spans across four decades and two states in 1996 at an electric coop in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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2026 FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

2026 FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

2026 FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

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2026 FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

UPCOMING

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BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY LOCKNEY OLD FASHIONED SATURDAY takes place downtown Saturday, Aug. 29, hosted by the Lockney Chamber of Commerce.…

Floydada City Council halts bulk water sale, discusses water use management

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The Floydada City Council held their regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Mayor…
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Schools & Sports

Texas hunting, fishing licenses went on sale Aug. 15

Texas hunting, fishing licenses went on sale Aug. 15

Texas hunting, fishing licenses went on sale Aug. 15

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AUSTIN – Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking…
SPOTLIGHT ON MIDNIGHT MADNESS

SPOTLIGHT ON MIDNIGHT MADNESS

SPOTLIGHT ON MIDNIGHT MADNESS

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SPOTLIGHT ON MIDNIGHT MADNESS
DAVID DIAZ MEN’S SINGLES, 1st PLACE

DAVID DIAZ MEN’S SINGLES, 1st PLACE

Floyd County “Beat the Heat’ Pickleball Tourney held

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STAFF REPORTS The 2026 Floyd County “Beat the Heat” Pickleball Tournament was held at the Unity Center at Muncy on Saturday June 20. The event was hosted by…
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Obituaries 

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 1937–2026

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Dartha Pearline Westbrook, 89, went to be with her Savior on Monday, July 27, 2026.The graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 at the…
Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

Elizabeth Trevino Garza, 1967–2026

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Elizabeth Trevino Garza, age 58, known by friends and family as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer…
Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

Mary Konlande, 1949–2026

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Mary Konlande, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.Born February 5, 1949, in…
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