HOMECOMINGVICTORY The Lockney Longhorns made their hometown and alums proud with a win over the Quanah Indians 19-14 in front of a packed house. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

HOMECOMINGVICTORY The Lockney Longhorns made their hometown and alums proud with a win over the Quanah Indians 19-14 in front of a packed house. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Three Longhorn standouts help seal Lockney’s HoCo victory over Quanah

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Body Forget the box score. Forget the style points. Friday night at Mitchell Zimmerman Field was about one thing and one thing only: heart.
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Vandal breaks bank windows Aug. 26

Vandal breaks bank windows Aug. 26

Vandal breaks bank windows Aug. 26

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AUGUST 2026On August 3, Floydada police were dispatched to the 400 block of East Ross Street regarding criminal mischief. The complainant reported that someone…
Comptroller Huffines distributes $1.3B in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

Comptroller Huffines distributes $1.3B in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

Comptroller Huffines distributes $1.3B in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

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Floydada, Lockney up by double digits over Sept. 2025AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to…
UPCOMING

UPCOMING

UPCOMING

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BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY FLOYDADA 39TH ANNUAL PUNKIN DAYS Mark your calendars now—fall will soon be here! Plan ahead to attend or exhibit…
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Schools & Sports

Lockney 2025 Homecoming King and Queen doing the Coronation, Daniel Alvarado and Caelyn Jimenez

Lockney 2025 Homecoming King and Queen doing the Coronation, Daniel Alvarado and Caelyn Jimenez

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCKNEY HOMECOMING 2026

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FOOTBALL CONTEST

FOOTBALL CONTEST

FOOTBALL CONTEST

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Lockney 19, Quanah 14 Floydada 44, Smyer 0 Olton 41, Sudan 0 Idalou 59, Levelland 36 Panhandle 48, Dalhart 35 Post 49, Lamesa 6 Nazareth 39, Silverton 0…

FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU SEPT. 21-25

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MONDAY – STUDENT HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL TUESDAY Breakfast –Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, Frosted Corn Flakes cereal, graham crackers, orange, apple…
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Obituaries 

Robert Tyson Stovall, 1938–2026

Robert Tyson Stovall, 1938–2026

Robert Tyson Stovall, 1938–2026

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Robert Tyson Stovall,87, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on Sept. 9, 2026, at his home. His final days were spent with peace, dignity and grace surrounded by…
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…
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