The Festival of Tables is an annual fundraiser, the proceeds of which go straight into fulfilling their mission. Crossview raises over $100,000 each year to send at-risk kids to camp. Some of their funds come from grants, but 70% comes from individuals. This year’s Festival of Tables was themed “Cherish the Classics.” Twenty-four beautifully decorated…

HAPPY STATE BANK to Purchase Locations from First Bank & Trust AMARILLO, TX – February 25, 2019 – In a joint statement, J. Pat Hickman, Chairman and CEO of HAPPY STATE BANK, and Gene D. Adams, Chairman of the Board of First Bank & Trust of Seymour, Texas, announced that HAPPY STATE BANK has agreed…

LOCAL STUDENT CAPTURES WIN AT FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 13, 2019 – Cooper Mullins, 4-H student from Silverton, TX, captured Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer in the Junior Shorthorn Steer Show at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on February 8. The 2019 Show is hosting junior steer exhibitors…

Students pictured:  Back L to R — Pyper Wiley, Jordin Rodriguez, Quintin Ramos, Jordan Pina. Holding book — Macee Garcia. Students not pictured are Paityn Bell, Aiden Garibaldi, and Anyeya Pleasant.   What happens when you send eight tiny elves home with eight tiny first graders?  You get a book full of elfish adventures courtesy…

Tractor Supply is recognizing Silverton student Jennifer Miller for her exceptional community contributions through its second annual “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest at the Tri-State Expo on Saturday, Sept. 22. The “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest encouraged youth across the country to submit a short essay detailing how a memorable 4-H or FFA experience has influenced their development as…

Idalou FFA Member Everett Herrington Selected as Finalist in 2018 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition Idalou Student to Compete in Chevron’s Prestigious National Competition with his 1968 Massey-Ferguson Restoration SAN RAMON, CALIF. – Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, has announced the finalists for its 2018 Delo Tractor…

Briscoe County 4-H had 8 youth participate in the District 1 4-H Photography contest.  Youth entered photos in categories such as people, landscape, animals, elements of design, details, catch all, and theme of “backyards.”  Youth that participated included Tally Patton, Gage Sperry, Cash Sperry, Madison Gamble, Brenna Francis, Maddie Francis, Luke Rowell, and Marcos Beltran.…

Makenlee Lemons of Briscoe County 4-H participated this past weekend at the West Texas Fair in Abilene, Texas. Makenlee showed her Polled Hereford heifer receiving a 1st and 3rd place in her classes. This is a great way to start off this year! Makenlee’s hard work and dedication to her heifer project is paying off!…

  Turkey veteran will be taking Texas Panhandle Honor Flight J. M. Dickson of Turkey, Texas, will be going on the Texas Panhandle Honor Flight on Sept. 13-16th.  He will be the oldest veteran on the trip at almost 95 years of age. Some of you may remember Dan True, the weatherman for years on…