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Thursday morning top stories: Hackers target water systems on the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. A cyber security firm says a Russian hacker group attacked public safety water systems in Muleshoe, Abernathy, Hale Center and Lockney in January. Full story here: Russian hackers target water tank in Muleshoe. Severe storms cause widespread damage. Cleanup is underway after severe...
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.
DPS: One person killed in three-vehicle crash in Plainview on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas — Evelyn Merced-Rojas, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene of a head-on crash near Plainview on Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS troopers were called to the three-vehicle crash on IH-27 near mile marker 48 around 6 a.m. Merced-Rojas had been...
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...
New Lockney Hospital District Nurse Practitioner Seeing Patients
LOCKNEY, TX – Nearly a quarter of the 893 visits to the Cogdell Clinic in February were to the new Nurse Practitioner, Nicole Munden (210 visits). According to Vince DiFranco, CEO of WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital, there were 206 visits to the emergency room, nine acute admissions for 30 patient days, and 13 observation patients during the month.
Longhorns Hit Walk-Off to Win District Thriller
LOCKNEY, TX – The “Floyd County Series” began on Tuesday night as the Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Lockney to battle the Longhorns in a district matchup. The Longhorns would get the first two runs of the game in the bottom of the third inning to go up 2-0.
Lady Winds Travel to Face Lady Horns in Battle of Floyd County
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County softball teams are in action against one another in a district battle that begins on Tuesday. The Lady Winds (21-5, 11-1) defeated Sundown 11-10 in their last game on Saturday. The Lady Horns (6-19, 2-10) fell to Ralls 16-0 in their last game.
Lady Winds Hit Four Homeruns in Win Against Lady Horns
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County softball teams were in action against one another in a district battle that began on Tuesday. The Lady Winds started the game with eight runs in the top of the first inning to take an 8-0 lead. Floydada added five runs to their...
The Silver Senior Prom hosted by South Plains Homecare Association is April 25
LUBBOCK, Texas—Age is just a number, so the South Plains Homecare Association is hosting the Silver Senior Prom for Seniors age 60 and above. This event is free to attend on April 25 at Highland Family Center. The event is a fundraiser to support local agencies that provide services for our seniors.
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