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WEATHER EXTRA: Matador’s recovery and what you need to know for storm season
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The KCBD First Alert Weather Team is preparing you for severe weather season with our special broadcast “First Alert Weather Extra.”. Chief Meteorologist John Robison returns to Matador, to update you on the recovery and rebuild since last June’s tornado. We also cover fire...
Four teens in crash ends with one dead in Cottle Co.
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - A one-vehicle crash in Cottle Co. left one teen dead and three teens injured this weekend. Around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, a Chevrolet Silverado driving east on County Road 404, about 2 miles east of Paducah swerved off the roadway for unknown reasons.
Lady Winds Fight Back to Win First Round Series
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds battled against the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs in the first round of the bi-district playoffs in Lubbock on Saturday. The Lady Winds fell to Tahoka in game one on Thursday, 16-5. In game two, the Lady Winds started the game with two runs...
Lady Winds Fall in Game One of Bi-District Playoffs
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds matched up against the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs in game one of the Bi-District round of the playoffs on Thursday. Tahoka jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Floydada would respond in the bottom of the second...
KAMC Thursday Morning Weather Update, April 25th, 2023
Morning: Cloudy skies across the South Plains. Low of 65°. Afternoon: Windy and Dust warnings for today. High of 87°. Tonight: Eastern severe thunderstorms. Low of 55°. A Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 pm to 9 pm. A combination of warm and dry conditions and strong winds will lead to the potential for elevated to critical fire weather concerns for the western half of the South Plains.
Worship Band “Consumed By Fire” to Perform in Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Join the Floydada Methodist Church on Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m. as they host the band “Consumed By Fire”. Consumed by Fire will lead the audience in a series of acoustic songs, stories, and worship. The event is free to the public, with...
Floydada’s Senior Night Ends With Victory Over Owls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds had senior night on Tuesday as they hosted the Hale Center Owls in the final home district game of their season. The Owls would jump out to a 1-0 lead at the top of the first inning, however, the Whirlwinds would respond in the bottom half of the inning to take a 4-1 lead.
Texas Country Hitmaker Curtis Grimes Coming to Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Texas Country/Red Dirt artist Curtis Grimes will join First Baptist Church of Floydada in worship on Sunday morning, May 5. Grimes, known for his songs ‘Cowboy Constitution,’ ‘Ain’t Worth the Heartache,’ and ‘Little Bit,’ will perform at the Panhandle Firemen’s/Fire Marshals’ Association dance the night before in Canyon.
The South Plains Iris Society is having their competition and show on May 4
LUBBOCK, Texas— The South Plains Iris Society is having their annual competition and show on May 4. Entries for horticulture, design and photography are still being accepted. The public is invited to come to view and purchase. Find out more on this event and their monthly meeting on their Facebook page, South Plains Iris Society.
Whirlwinds Close Out Season Against Owls on Friday
HALE CENTER, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will play their final district game of the season against Hale Center on Friday. The Whirlwinds defeated the Owls on Tuesday 10-5. Floydada moved to 4-15 overall and 3-8 in district play with the win on Tuesday. First pitch for Friday’s game...
FCHS Names Top Ten for Class of 2024
FLOYDADA, TX – Sierra Snowden and Janeisi Garza lead the Top Ten list for the upcoming Floydada Collegiate High School graduating class of 2024. Snowden is the top-ranking student and will be Valedictorian, while Garza is recognized as the class Salutatorian. Kylie Fipps, Edgar Cervera, and Carisa Fernandez round...
Lady Winds Begin Bi-District Against Tahoka on Thursday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will begin their playoff run on Thursday against the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Winds finished their district campaign as co-district champions with an overall record of 23-5 and a 13-1 district record. Tahoka finished their season 14-7 overall and 6-3 in...
Warming up for the week
Today was another chilly day for an end cap for this weekend; a high of 61 degrees was reached putting us 11 degrees below the average temperature of 44 degrees. Tonight we will drop to 42 with clear skies and cool night and morning conditions. Winds will remain out of the south southeast at 5-10 mph.
School Board Accepts Two Resignations and Hires Three
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board met last night, accepted two resignations, and agreed to hire three others. Brittany Perez and Denisse Saenz have resigned from the High School while Emily Martin (Trainer), Eason Campbell (Eng I and III), and Izaih Alvarado (Special Education Teacher Assistant temporary – fill in until the end of the year) were hired.
Local Pumpkin Producer Receives Incentive for Expanded Processing
FLOYDADA, TX – Punkin’ Capitol USA could strengthen its foothold on pumpkin production in the region following a significant investment in Morales Pumpkins on Thursday morning. Amado Morales is expanding his processing facility within the city limits, and the Floydada Economic Development Corporation incentive payment will be used...
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