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Here are the latest Plainview Herald Athlete of the Week nominees
The Plainview Herald Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Covenant Health Plainview, recognizes a pair of area athletes for outstanding athletic achievement. Plainview Herald The best of the best in local sports delivered outstanding performances last week. In this weekly contest, a few athletes are nominated for Athlete of the Week honors. Eligible competitors include varsity athletes from high schools across the region and Wayland Baptist University.
McHur Care to launch Plainview location with grand opening
McHur Care Plainview will host its grand opening event Tuesday evening. Located at 311 W. 7th St., McHur Care is an organization providing mental and social wellness services for children and adults in communities across Texas. The grand opening of McHur's Plainview location, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will feature a free celebration open to the public. Activities include inflatables, a foam party, face painting, food, refreshments, a live DJ, and more.
Four Plainview men arrested for drug trafficking after investigation
Four men were arrested in Plainview on Wednesday in connection with a drug trafficking investigation by law enforcement. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Plainview Police Department, officials announced Friday. Article continues below this ad Officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Plainview and found one pound of cocaine and more than $29,000 in cash, DPS said.
PHOTO GALLERY: Plainview High, Collegiate students attend graduation
Graduating Plainview seniors walked the stage during Friday's commencement ceremony. This year's graduation was the district's first to feature students from both Plainview High School and Plainview Collegiate High School. Smiles and celebrations abounded as the sun shone favorably on the festivities. Article continues below this ad The Herald was in attendance to capture the evening's sights and sounds.
Plainview High honors graduates, first PCHS class at commencement
Plainview's Class of 2025 high school graduates walked the stage Friday at Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium. This year's graduation ceremony was the first to include graduates of Plainview Collegiate High School (PCHS), which began enrolling students in the fall of the 2021-22 school year. Conceived in 2020, the district's program through PCHS was designed to provide more college credit opportunities for local high school students.
Plainview High Class of 2025 to graduate Friday
Plainview High School's Class of 2025 is set to walk the stage Friday at Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium. This year's graduating class will feature students from Plainview Collegiate High School for the first time in the district's history. Both the class's valedictorian, Eowyn Thornhill, and salutatorian, Brooklyn Collins, were recognized at the district's May school board meeting, the Herald previously reported.
Wayland Baptist University choirs to perform at Carnegie Hall
Wayland Baptist University choirs will perform next month at Carnegie Hall in a choral program produced by MidAmerica Productions. Wayland's choirs will join an ensemble of renowned high school vocalists from across the country at the famous New York City concert venue on June 7, according to a MidAmerica press release.
Plainview boys basketball coach Rob Ogle announces retirement
Plainview head boys basketball coach Rob Ogle announced his retirement Tuesday after a 32-year career. Ogle, Plainview's head coach for the past two years, said he felt the nudge to retire following this most recent season. He told the Herald he wanted to wait until after the team's annual banquet celebration to make the announcement in order to keep the spotlight on the players for the evening.
Reece Nations: AT&T looking to make new airport tower agreement
The Plainview-Hale County Airport Board is considering a proposal from AT&T to alter its lease agreement for antennas on the control tower. Decommissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 1981, the tower has remained in place as a spot for communications antennas. Plainview-Hale County Airport Board members first heard AT&T's proposal in February and have since requested more information from the telecom giant before making a decision on the deal.
Community members flood Chick-fil-A on opening day
Some were up as early as 2 a.m. to get in line for Chick-fil-A Plainview's grand opening Thursday morning. Community members packed the city's first Chick-fil-A franchise. A special promotion for the occasion allowed patrons to dress as cows to receive a free entrée. Article continues below this ad Reece Nations is a two-time alumnus of Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Mass Communication.
Reece Nations: Lazbuddie girls golf wins district championship
Lazbuddie Lady Horns golf won the district championship Monday in Tulia. Lazbuddie finished 25 strokes ahead of district runner-up Happy with a score of 428. Lazbuddie's competitors at the district tournament were senior Jacey McDonald, who shot a 100; senior Ila Combs, who shot a 105; senior Kobi Kirby, who shot a 110; sophomore Deveny Pacheco, who shot a 113; senior Blaykin Branscum, who shot a 117; sophomore Randi Hughes, who shot a 121; and freshman Brooke Cleavinger, who shot a 139.
Reece Nations: Track and field athletes advance to area meet
A slew of track and field athletes from across the region qualified for upcoming area meets. To qualify, athletes must have placed fourth or better in their event at last week's district meets, according to UIL rules. Student-athletes who excel at the area meet advance to regionals, where they attempt to qualify for the state meet in May. Plainview athletes Jaiden Esquivel and Ava Rushing were among this season's area qualifiers.
Reece Nations: ‘Go Blue Day’ pinwheels honor child abuse victims, promote awareness
Dozens packed the Fair Theater on Friday for the Hale County Child Welfare Board's annual Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Ceremony. Held in April to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the event featured several speakers from various child welfare organizations. Following the ceremony, the board placed pinwheels across the street at Millennium Park as a visual representation of Hale County children affected by child abuse.
Reece Nations: Plainview Animal Control investigating pet abandonment cases
Plainview Animal Control is investigating pet abandonment cases that city officials say are all too common. One case, reported last month near the 1600 block of Utica Street, involved four dogs left behind by former tenants of the home where they were found. The dogs, later diagnosed with heartworms, were sent to an animal rescue organization in Austin for treatment and re-homing.
Reece Nations: Floydada softball crushes Quanah with 19 runs, perfect game by Madison Pyle
Floydada softball showed why it's the ninth-ranked team in the state among Class 1A and 2A teams Tuesday with a dominant win over Quanah. The Lady Whirlwinds run-ruled the Indians in three innings, scoring 19 runs on 12 hits. Floydada sophomore Madison Pyle pitched a perfect game, allowing no hits, runs or walks through the three innings.
Reece Nations: Plainview’s Kamila Macedo signs with Arlington Baptist volleyball
Plainview senior Kamila Macedo signed her letter of intent Tuesday to play collegiate volleyball at Arlington Baptist University. She was introduced to a full crowd of supporters by her high school coach, Amanda Martin, who said Macedo's recruitment to ABU was set in motion through the athletic recruiting website FieldLevel. Martin said Macedo's game IQ made her a strong candidate for recruitment. "She loves to talk about the game," Martin said.
Reece Nations: Plainview’s Chick-fil-A to open April 10
Soon, the Plainview community will have the pleasure of welcoming its first Chick-fil-A franchise location. A spokesperson for the highly anticipated fast-food chain told the Herald on Tuesday that its official grand opening date is set for April 10. To mark the occasion, customers may receive one free entrée on the restaurant's first day of business by wearing cow print at the order counter or in the drive-thru.
Reece Nations: Muleshoe ISD nears decision in superintendent search
The search for the Muleshoe Independent School District's next superintendent is nearing an end. Impact Education Specialists, a public education consulting firm, is spearheading the search for the district's new leader. Outgoing Superintendent R.L. Richards confirmed that the firm initially presented a large pool of applicants to the school board, which has since narrowed the field to six qualified candidates. Interviews with the finalists are currently underway.
Reece Nations: Plainview’s 2024-25 Bulldogs basketball team a tight knit, exuberant group
While understandably disappointed with this season's outcome, Plainview's basketball players expressed gratitude for the years they've spent getting to know each other. In a Feb. 26 group interview with its latest group of all-district honorees, Bulldog basketball reflected on their experiences as a team. Plainview junior Dominic Fulton said this group has played basketball together for years, including in AAU ball during the summers.
Reece Nations: SEASON RECAP: Lockney Longhorns fall in bi-district championship game
The Lockney Longhorns narrowly made the postseason this year. The Longhorns took some time to find their footing, losing seven straight to open the year. Lockney's first win of the season came on the road Dec. 10 against Kress (6-22 overall) in a 65-37 battle. From Dec. 5-7, Lockney competed in the Roosevelt Cottonfield Classic tournament, losing games to Hale Center (20-11 overall), River Road (14-12 overall) and Floydada (23-12 overall). The team also competed in the Farwell tournament from Dec.
Reece Nations: SEASON RECAP: Tulia Hornets narrowly miss playoffs, place 5th in district
The Tulia Hornets had shining moments this season but failed to qualify for the postseason. After defeating Lockney (7-20 overall) 84-45 on Nov. 19 to start the season, Tulia won four of five games in the Quanah tournament from Nov. 11-23. The Hornets notched non-district wins over Quanah (19-14 overall) on Nov. 23, Friona (5-24 overall) on Nov. 26, Sanford-Fritch (4-16 overall) on Dec. 3, Hartley (7-20 overall) on Dec. 10, and San Jacinto Christian Academy (12-22 overall) on Dec. 20. From Dec.
Reece Nations: SEASON RECAP: Plainview Lady Bulldogs cap historic season in regional semis
The Plainview Lady Bulldogs basketball team won its first area championship in four seasons this year. In Plainview head coach Adrian Alfaro's fifth season with the team, the Lady Bulldogs finally overcame the bi-district round hurdle that had eluded them since his first year with the team. Alfaro's 2020-21 Plainview team went 21-9 overall and advanced to the regional finals.
Reece Nations: SEASON RECAP: Plainview basketball’s season marked by close losses, resilience
Plainview Bulldogs basketball performed well against strong opponents this season but ultimately fell short of returning to the postseason. While this year's seniors will surely be missed next season, the year marked growth for eager classes of juniors and underclassmen. Plainview head coach Rob Ogle will turn to them to step up and lead the charge when the time comes. Players knew heading into the season they were competing in a highly competitive district.
Reece Nations: Whataburger, Chick-fil-A share updates ahead of Plainview openings
Plainview's first Whataburger and Chick-fil-A locations are coming right up. While grand opening dates for the restaurants remain unknown, sources familiar with their construction said both are still expected to open in 2025. Although Whataburger representatives were unable to provide new details about its upcoming opening, Chick-fil-A sources confirmed its location is set to open sometime this spring. "Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Legacy Air no longer offering mechanic services at Hale County Airport
Mar. 7—Members of the Plainview-Hale County Airport Board were informed that Legacy Air is no longer operating its maintenance shop at the airport. Legacy Air is a "specialized aviation services provider," according to its website, that for years operated its business from the Plainview airport. In addition to offering services such as surveying and manufacturing Chinook light-sport aircraft, Legacy provided airplane maintenance, refurbishment, and annual inspection services at its mechanic shop.
Reece Nations: Plainview’s Maddox Ellis commits to Oklahoma Panhandle State
Plainview football player Maddox Ellis announced he will suit up for Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the fall. The Bulldog senior made his commitment to OPSU official Thursday through social media. He capped a sensational high school career during the 2024 season, setting a new school record for most receiving yards in a single season with 1,004 and tying the existing record for most touchdown receptions in a season.
Reece Nations: Legacy Air no longer offering mechanic services at airport
Members of the Plainview-Hale County Airport Board were informed that Legacy Air is no longer operating its maintenance shop at the airport. Legacy Air is a "specialized aviation services provider," according to its website, that for years operated its business from the Plainview airport. In addition to offering services such as surveying and manufacturing Chinook light-sport aircraft, Legacy provided airplane maintenance, refurbishment, and annual inspection services at its mechanic shop.
Plainview Bulldogs baseball comes from behind Lubbock-Estacado
Plainview eked out a narrow victory over Estacado in Thursday's opening matchup of the First Bank Classic tournament. The Bulldogs rallied from a five-run deficit to secure a 12-11 win over the Matadors. The two teams faced off Thursday in the 42nd annual First Bank Classic high school baseball tournament, hosted by Lubbock Independent School District. Article continues below this ad This year's tournament features 16 teams from Lubbock, El Paso, Seminole, Shallowater, Pecos, and Plainview.
Reece Nations: Hale Co. SWCD honors Stukey Farms with conservation award
Plainview farmers Victor and Gaylen Stukey were recently honored as outstanding conservation farmers by the Hale County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD). Together, the brothers operate Stukey Farms in town and hail from a long line of Hale County agricultural producers. While cotton is now their main crop, the Stukeys grew various vegetables, seed crops and wheat in their early farming days. HCSWCD honored Stukey Farms's owners on Feb.
Muleshoe girls basketball players named All District honorees
Four Muleshoe girls basketball players were recognized with all-district honors this season. Traditionally, coaches throughout the district vote on individual player recognitions at season's end. Top players are recognized with first-team honors, while other standouts earn second-team and honorable mention status. Article continues below this ad Muleshoe freshman Sienna Buenrostro was named a Class 3A District 2 first-team all-district player.
Reece Nations: Abernathy boys basketball ends playoff run in regional semifinal
Abernathy boys basketball's season came to an end in Tuesday's regional semifinal playoff matchup. The No. 11 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches-ranked Antelopes battled Ropes for four quarters but wound up losing 65-54 in the Class 2A District 1 Region 1 semifinal. The game was close early on, with the Antelopes narrowly leading 16-15 at the end of the first quarter. Abernathy found itself down in the second quarter but battled back to trail 27-22 to the Eagles at halftime.
Reece Nations: Nazareth basketball’s postseason continues as Swiftettes advance to state finals
Nazareth's boys and girls basketball teams both won in playoff matchups this week. First, the No. 5 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches-ranked Swiftettes beat Jayton 41-15 on Monday in the Class 1A Division 2 Region 1's final. They will play No. 11 Saltillo in the state championship game on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Additionally, Nazareth boys basketball team defeated Loop in Tuesday's regional semifinal playoff game in Levelland.
Plainview ISD voices dissent on school voucher legislation
Plainview ISD officials will formally oppose efforts to pass private school vouchers this legislative session. Plainview Superintendent H.T. Sanchez laid out the district's dissent during the school board's February meeting, as previously reported by the Herald.
Reece Nations: Abernathy triumphs in area championship over Spearman
Abernathy boys basketball kept its stellar season alive Friday with clutch play against Spearman. The Antelopes beat the Lynx 49-44 to win Friday night's area championship matchup in Amarillo. Abernathy sophomore Darion Duvall led his team in scoring with 15 points, while fellow sophomores Dre Minfield and Jagger Wiley each scored 10. Although Abernathy led for most of the game, Spearman gave the Antelopes a run for their money.
Reece Nations: Kress Lady Roos fall to Spur in regional semis
Kress girls basketball suffered a season-ending defeat Tuesday in the regional semifinal playoff round. The Lady Roos had a turnaround season under head coach Jerry Cathey in his first year with the team. They finished the season with 23 wins and 11 losses overall after losing 42-35 to Spur in the regional semifinal round. Kress led for much of the first half of play, including by a score of 19-14 with under two minutes to go in the second quarter.
Reece Nations: Planview girls basketball knocked out of playoffs by Argyle
Plainview girls basketball's season ended Monday in Haskell. The Lady Bulldogs' postseason run concluded this week in the regional semifinal round. They lost 50-34 to the Argyle Eagles, the eighth-ranked Class 5A team in the state, according to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll, and the third-ranked 5A Division II team in the Texas Girls Coaches Association poll. Plainview finishes the year with a 22-13 overall record after securing fourth place with a win over Lubbock High on Feb. 4.
Reece Nations: Basketball playoffs progressing, area teams advance
High school basketball playoffs continued this week with area teams competing in gold ball action. Notably, the Plainview girls basketball team lost Monday to Argyle in the regional semifinal round. Meanwhile, boys teams geared up to compete in the bi-district round this week. Here's a recap of which teams advanced and which were sent home: * Abernathy's girls team lost to Panhandle, 53-47, in the bi-district round last Thursday.
Reece Nations: Kress Lady Roos defeat Booker 52-12 in area championship
Kress girls basketball claimed another playoff victory this week by beating Booker in Friday's area playoff round matchup. The Lady Roos qualified for the matchup Monday by defeating the Wildorado Lady Stangs 44-29 in Hereford for a bi-district title. Kress rode a stellar second half to a 52-12 win Friday over the Kiowas. Booker made it to the area round after beating Shamrock 33-28 in the bi-district round.
Reece Nations: Lady Bulldogs beat Hanks in area basketball playoff round
Plainview girls basketball beat El Paso Hanks in the area playoff round Friday afternoon. The Lady Bulldogs entered the game motivated to maintain their momentum after coming from behind to beat state-ranked Abilene Wylie earlier this week in Snyder. They ended up winning the area championship game 60-47 after battling it out with a competitive Silver Knights team. Hanks advanced to the area championship round Monday after defeating El Paso Andress 49-16.
Plainview basketball fans to rally again for playoff sendoff
Supports are urged to converge the morning before Plainview girls basketball's playoff game this Friday. Fans are encouraged to gather along the 3200 to 3400 blocks of Olton Road and Garland Street starting at 8 a.m. to cheer on the team as they head to Fort Stockton High School. The Lady Bulldogs will face El Paso Hanks at 3 p.m. on Friday. Article continues below this ad The sendoff will take place in the strip center parking lot, which houses several businesses including the Cotton Patch Grill.
Basketball playoffs: here's where Abernathy, Floydada, Plainview, others play this week
Gold ball season is in full swing as bi-district basketball playoff champions have been crowned across the region. Teams from Plainview, Abernathy, Happy, and Kress, among others, celebrated postseason wins this week. Article continues below this ad The Plainview Lady Bulldogs are set to face El Paso Hanks in Fort Stockton with a tipoff at 3 p.m. on Friday. They secured their bi-district championship by defeating Abilene Wylie 45-36 on Monday, marking the end of their postseason drought.
Reece Nations: Technical education, legislative priorities, more highlighted at school board meeting
Plainview ISD's School Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening for its monthly meeting. The board addressed agenda items related to career and technical education programs, Business Professionals of America students, instructional calendar voting, Plainview South Elementary's improvement plan, Plainview Collegiate High School, legislative priorities, and more. The Herald attended the board's meeting this week.
Reece Nations: Plainview Lions Club hosts annual pancake supper fundraising event
The Plainview Lions Club hosted its annual pancake supper fundraising event Tuesday night in the Plainview High School cafeteria. This was the 57th annual edition of the club's local pancake supper fundraiser. Money raised helps fund charitable organizations, including the Texas Lions Camp, a summer camp for children with specific medical conditions. Doug McDonough, a past district governor of the Lions Club, said they usually serve around 500 to 800 patrons at each year's event.
Reece Nations: Plainview boys basketball falls to Lubbock, 55-50
Plainview boys basketball dropped a close game to Lubbock High School at home Tuesday. Senior night festivities were on full display before the evening matchups against the Westerners. After failing to close the gap late, Plainview ended up losing 55-50. Despite taking a 25-18 lead into halftime, the Bulldogs couldn't stop Lubbock's scoring late.
Reece Nations: Plainview girls basketball secures playoff spot with win over Lubbock
Plainview girls basketball secured a playoff berth with Tuesday's win over Lubbock High School. Plainview came up big on senior night, with team managers and senior player each receiving recognition for their years of contributions to the program prior to the boys game. The Lady Bulldogs successfully clung to a narrow lead late, fending off the Lady Westerners for a 47-46 win and fourth place in the district standings.
Reece Nations: Tower, tragedy part of Plainview airport’s past
The impending renovations at the Plainview-Hale County Airport are set to drastically transform its appearance. As the old terminal building and hangars are demolished to make way for new structures, the memories of those who recall them will gradually fade. The most prominent among the old buildings is the airport's distinctive air traffic control tower, which has been non-operational since August 1981.
Reece Nations: Petersburg Lady Buffs eye playoffs after dominate win over Wilson
Petersburg girls basketball dominated Wilson at home in the team's second-to-last district matchup of the season. The Lady Buffs remain solidly in playoff eligibility after taking down the Lady Mustangs 60-8 Friday in Petersburg. Petersburg has one game remaining on its schedule, a road matchup this Tuesday against Crosbyton, before entering postseason play.
Dr. Phil, NASCAR stars among famous visitors who have stopped in Plainview Original
For decades, the Plainview-Hale County Airport has been a convenient stopping point for cross-country travelers. Because of its popularity as a place to refuel, many notable visitors go unnoticed by most inhabitants. Sources tell the Herald that actors like Kirby Grant of the television series Sky King and Morgan Freeman of Driving Miss Daisy fame have visited Plainview via the airport at various times in its history.
ICE arrests surge nationwide under new immigration directives
Major immigration enforcement operations have begun nationwide, leaving their impact on Plainview uncertain. In just one week since returning to office, President Donald Trump issued at least 37 executive orders (EOs), many of which went into effect immediately. While Trump's EOs cover various subjects, such as the economy, national security, and federal reforms, several presidential directives issued on Jan. 20 focused on illegal immigration.
Here are the latest Athlete of the Week nominees
Each week, several athletes are nominated for Athlete of the Week honors. Candidates include varsity athletes from high schools across the region and Wayland Baptist University. Nominees are announced every Tuesday during the fall and spring seasons.
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