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TEXAN CARING FOR TEXANS Matt Orr, center, TxDOT environmental project planner for the Childress District, received aTexansCaringforTexansawardattheannualceremonyinCanyon on Aug. 6. Lin Xie, director of TP&D, left, and Darwin Lankford, Childress District Engineer, congratulated Orr following the ceremony. | TxDOT

TEXAN CARING FOR TEXANS Matt Orr, center, TxDOT environmental project planner for the Childress District, received aTexansCaringforTexansawardattheannualceremonyinCanyon on Aug. 6. Lin Xie, director of TP&D, left, and Darwin Lankford, Childress District Engineer, congratulated Orr following the ceremony. | TxDOT

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Childress’s Orr named a Texan Caring for Texans

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONCHILDRESS– TxDOT Childress District environmental project planner Matt Orr was presented with a Texan Caring for Texans award at the 30th annual awards ceremony on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon on Thursday, August 6.
Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state

Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state

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Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state

Texas Press Association
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body AUSTIN— Nearly threefourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regions.
TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.
How to grill shrimp—even far from the coast

How to grill shrimp—even far from the coast

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How to grill shrimp—even far from the coast

Angelina L
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMGrowing up so far away from the coast, I didn’t eat a lot of seafood…..until I moved to Biloxi for a bit when I was about 30 years old.
Okra-centric musings, recipe

Okra-centric musings, recipe

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Okra-centric musings, recipe

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body The off-putting name sounds appropriately yucky for something that turns slimy when cooked.Don’t get me wrong. I’m not anti-okra — which sounds a lot like Annie Oakley. I’m not her either. (Forgive my grammar, but I just couldn’t say “I’m not she.
ZUCCHINIS IN THE DIET is a natural way to lose weight and stay healthy since they are high in fiber, low in calories, full of water and high in nutrients. | iSTOCK PHOTO

ZUCCHINIS IN THE DIET is a natural way to lose weight and stay healthy since they are high in fiber, low in calories, full of water and high in nutrients. | iSTOCK PHOTO

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Aug. 8 is National Zucchini Day

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURESome West Texas crops have suffered from our many sweltering days of 100+ degrees. Crops shrivel and leaves turn brittle even with plenty of water. One crop, however, that thrives with high temperatures is the summer squash zucchini.
10,979 PAGES READ Caprock Public Library’s young patrons racked up some impressive reading totals over the summer, and celebrated with a party July 29. | COURTESY PHOTO

10,979 PAGES READ Caprock Public Library’s young patrons racked up some impressive reading totals over the summer, and celebrated with a party July 29. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wrapping up summer— and upcoming events

Ariel White |
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body As summer comes to an end, we want to thank all the wonderful donors, presenters and community members who made another summer reading program successful!We had a handful of awesome presenters this year.
MAYFIELD HONORED

MAYFIELD HONORED

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MAYFIELD HONORED

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body Congratulations go to Silverton ISD’s Aubrey Mayfield on her nomination for the 2027 Elementary Region 16 Teacher of the year. She was one of 14 nominees in the entire region. She was recognized at the Region 16 Teacher of the Year banquet at WTAMU last week. 
BRISCOE 4-H

BRISCOE 4-H

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BRISCOE 4-H

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body  In Briscoe County, youth learn early to celebrate their history and heritage. The Briscoe County 4-H youth participated in the 134th Annual Briscoe Celebration Parade Saturday.