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Contradictions and other thoughts

Contradictions and other thoughts

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Contradictions and other thoughts

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Below are some random things that float around in my head when I am trying to make sense of the world after calling it a day. It’s not a wise move on my part as it often impedes my ability to drift off to sleep.Acknowledging contradictions and paradoxes is an age-old exercise.
Aboard the USS Enterprise

Aboard the USS Enterprise

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Aboard the USS Enterprise

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Donald Hocutt of Marshall us the Veterans Affairs Officer for Harrison County. He was a Navy Seal and remains in contact with his fellow Seal teammates. “What I do is make sure our local veterans get what benefits they deserve. “I think we have about 3,000 veterans in the local area.
Agency launches low-cost spay and neuter program across state

Agency launches low-cost spay and neuter program across state

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Agency launches low-cost spay and neuter program across state

Texas Press Association
Thursday, March 26, 2026
AUSTIN— DSHS has launched a new sterilization program for dogs and cats after receiving $13 million in state funding to support the initiative for two years. The funds are allocated to 38 applicants to perform these procedures across the state.
Tips for pruning rose

Tips for pruning rose

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Tips for pruning roses

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
West Texas spring weather is unpredictable. This spring season is almost a month ahead of schedule in a normal year, which presents a challenge when planning routine gardening tasks like pruning roses. Roses are usually among the last of the landscape plants to be pruned.
LITTLE NESTS have become an Easter tradition, almost as iconic as coloring hardboiled eggs. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

LITTLE NESTS have become an Easter tradition, almost as iconic as coloring hardboiled eggs. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Pretzel sticks and jelly beans make sweet-andsavory Easter treats

Angelina L
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Easter Sunday is a day to celebrate with sweet confections. And kids will have as much fun making Easter Egg Nests as they do coloring eggs.Classic bird nests made with crunchy chow-mein noodles make the perfect vessel for little malted robin eggs or colorful jellybeans.
BI-DISTRICT BOUND The Motley County ISD One Act Play production of“The Lion,TheWitch andTheWardrobe”advanced to bi-district competition and will be presented at the Bi-District meet Wednesday, April 1 in Spur. | COURTESY PHOTO

BI-DISTRICT BOUND The Motley County ISD One Act Play production of“The Lion,TheWitch andTheWardrobe”advanced to bi-district competition and will be presented at the Bi-District meet Wednesday, April 1 in Spur. | COURTESY PHOTO

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BI-DISTRICT BOUND

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Motley County ISD One Act Play production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” advanced to bi-district competition and will be presented at the Bi-District meet Wednesday, April 1 in Spur.
Guthrie One Act Play to compete in Bi-District contest April 1 in Spur with ‘Mosquitoes’

Guthrie One Act Play to compete in Bi-District contest April 1 in Spur with ‘Mosquitoes’

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Guthrie One Act Play to compete in Bi-District contest April 1 in Spur with ‘Mosquitoes’

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Guthrie One Act Play will be competing Wednesday, April 1, in Spur, in the Bi-District OAP Contest. PERFORMANCE ORDER First play begins at 2:00 p.m.PERFORMANCE ORDER1. “Mosquitoes”-Guthrie 2. “Queens”-Crosbyton 3. “Anatomy of Gray”-Spur 4. “Tracks”-Petersburg 5.
SILVERTON ONE ACT PLAY

SILVERTON ONE ACT PLAY

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SILVERTON ONE ACT PLAY

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
SILVERTON ONE ACT PLAY Congratulations go to the Silverton One Act Play cast and crew on a great performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at their District meet March 11. Individual honors: Honorable Mention All-Star Cast , Abigail Walton, April Fernandez; All-Star Cast, Makayla Perkins.