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Briscoe County youth compete at Tri State Fair
Briscoe County youth compete at Tri State Fair Briscoe County youth have had a great start to the Tri State Fair this weekend in Amarillo. Tally Patton received Grand Champion Lamb overall. Tally also received 1st in class 14 Medium Wool, 2nd in class 16, 2nd in class 18, and that lamb was reserve division…
Read MoreTurkey Fire Dept. gathering supplies for Harvey relief efforts
TVFD is seeking donations of supplies to send down to the Harvey victims. We will gather supplies for the next 2 days, then take it or send it all south this weekend. We were so blessed to have so many come together to help us put Turkey back together after our storm, and would like…
Read MoreCurtis Lee Ozborn
Curtis Lee Ozborn On August 22, 2017 Curtis Lee Ozborn, 76, of Spur, Texas went to his eternal home. He was born January 25, 1941, to Fisher and Lizzie Marshall Ozborn in Matador, Texas. Graveside services were held at Roaring Springs Cemetery on August 24, 2017 at 2pm. Preceding him in death are his parents, one…
Read MoreErnestine Amanda Wilson
Ernestine Amanda Wilson A memorial service for Ernestine Amanda Wilson, 85, of Paducah, at 2pm on Tuesday, August 29, at the Church of Christ in Paducah, with Leo Schumpert officiating under the direction of Zapata Funeral Home. Ernestine Amanda Wilson lived her life to the fullest as a daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, teacher, friend,…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Activates Entire Texas National Guard In Response To Hurricane Harvey Devastation
Austin – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has activated the entire Texas National Guard in response to Hurricane Harvey, bringing the total number of deployed guardsman to roughly 12,000. These National Guardsman will assist in the ongoing search and rescue effort for any Texans in immediate danger, and will be heavily involved in the…
Read MoreNewly stationed Game Wardens for our area
Four New Game Wardens Set to Join the Lubbock District Ranks The Newly Stationed Wardens Begin Work Soon in the South Plains Lubbock and surrounding areas— After almost seven long months of intense training, the 61st Texas Game Warden cadet class graduated and have since moved into their assigned duty stations. In recent…
Read MoreSabra Jane Self Burson
Sabra Jane Self Burson Sabra Jane Self Burson passed from this life on Sunday evening, August 20, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Services Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 2pm at the Church of Christ in Silverton, with Gary Weaks, Lupe Nacenceano, and Rance Young officiating. Interment to follow at the Silverton Cemetery. Visitation…
Read MoreCurtis Lee Ozborn
Curtis Lee Ozborn On August 22, 2017 Curtis Lee Ozborn, 76, of Spur, TX went to his eternal home. He was born January 25, 1941 to Fisher and Lizzie Marshall Ozborn in Matador, TX. Graveside services at Roaring Springs Cemetery on August 24, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Preceding him in death are his parents,…
Read MoreAARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP ASSIST NEIGHBORS WITH THEIR TAXES AUSTIN, Texas — AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers for the 2018 tax season. Approaching its 50th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. AARP Texas Director Bob Jackson has seen…
Read MoreDPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure
DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 82 pounds of marijuana and more than nine pounds of THC edibles Monday after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 11:47 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2017 Ford Taurus traveling east on…
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