WHIRLWINDS LOOK TO WIN KCBD-TV’s Pete Christy talked recently with incoming head coach of the Floydada Whirlwinds football squad Jeff Smith. | COURTESY PHOTO

WHIRLWINDS LOOK TO WIN KCBD-TV’s Pete Christy talked recently with incoming head coach of the Floydada Whirlwinds football squad Jeff Smith. | COURTESY PHOTO

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New eras begin for Floyd County schools

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body A dawn of a new era has reached Lockney ISD and Floydada CISD as both...
MIDNIGHT MADNESS The Lockney Longhorns kicked off their new football season when Friday turned into Saturday at Midnight Madness. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

MIDNIGHT MADNESS The Lockney Longhorns kicked off their new football season when Friday turned into Saturday at Midnight Madness. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

Staff Reports
CATTLE REPORTED STOLEN FROM WESTERN CATTLE FEEDERS JULY 3JULY 2026• On July 1, a deputy was dispatched to 100 SW 7th regarding a runaway juvenile. The female…
SENIOR SUNRISE And just like that, their last year begins— Lockney High School seniors and their families commemorated Senior Sunrise last week to kick off the beginning of their final year in Lockney High School. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

SENIOR SUNRISE And just like that, their last year begins— Lockney High School seniors and their families commemorated Senior Sunrise last week to kick off the beginning of their final year in Lockney High School. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Mangold board approves tax rate for new year; Color Run fundraiser coming up Aug. 29

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The Lockney General Hospital board of directors held their regular meeting on July 29, 2026 in the hospital conference room. The meeting was called to order by…
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Schools & Sports

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…

Little League teams conclude All-Star Tournaments

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The Floydada Little Leage All-Star teams competed in Tahoka, New Home, and Crosbyton for their All-Star Tournaments.Floydada competed against other teams from…
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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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