THE FLOYDADAWHIRLWINDS defeated the Lockney Longhorns 55-20 on Sept. 4, 2026, at Charles Tyer Stadium to win the Floyd County Championship and snap an 18-game losing streak. Early contributions and scores came from #20 Dayne Smith, #66 Jerald Henderson and sophomore quarterback #3 Brandyn Diaz. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

THE FLOYDADAWHIRLWINDS defeated the Lockney Longhorns 55-20 on Sept. 4, 2026, at Charles Tyer Stadium to win the Floyd County Championship and snap an 18-game losing streak. Early contributions and scores came from #20 Dayne Smith, #66 Jerald Henderson and sophomore quarterback #3 Brandyn Diaz. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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After tough cross-county loss, expect Lockney to come out swinging

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Body Just seven days after that historic 62-0 beatdown of Smyer sent shockwaves through the Longhorn community, Lockney ran into a harsh reality check on the road in Floydada; nonetheless, their homecoming—the final score, 55-20—stings.
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There will be a Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County in Canyon. | KAY LEDBETTER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

There will be a Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County in Canyon. | KAY LEDBETTER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Wheat insect and disease scouting school set for Sept. 16 in Canyon

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KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICETexas Panhandle wheat producers can sharpen their scouting skills at the Wheat Insect and Disease…

City of Lockney approves employment agreement for Thiebaud

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The Lockney City Council held its regular meeting Aug. 18, 2026.Members present were council members Dart Carthel, Edward Marks and Donnie McLaughlin and Rosio…

UPCOMING

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BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY SAVE THE DATE Floyd County and Hale County Texas AgriLife Extension Services will be hosting “The GRAZE... All…
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BATTLE OF FLOYD COUNTY

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BATTLE OF FLOYD COUNTY

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BATTLE OF FLOYD COUNTY

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SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT

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2026 FLOYDADA HOMECOMING COURT AND ESCORTS: Queen Brooklynn Pyle escorted by her dad, Jason Pyle. Her parents are Jason and Lindsey Pyle.1st runner-up – Rilynn…
MEETING OF THE MASCOTS

MEETING OF THE MASCOTS

SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA VS LOCKNEY FB

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SPOTLIGHT ON FLOYDADA VS LOCKNEY FB
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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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