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A SHEET PAN COBBLER will feed a crowd, and it is well received with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Sheet pan peach cobbler

Angelina L

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m more than ready for peach season. Fresh, juicy peaches alone hit the spot on a hot day. And peach cobblers are the perfect dessert for summertime barbeques.

Secondhand grease to broken glass

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Secondhand grease to broken glass

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Body COMMENTARYRecycle. How long has it been a word?Not that long. An online etymology dictionary says it’s from the 1920s and originally referred to a process used in petroleum refineries. My mind jumps to those tank trucks that haul off French fry oil from fast food restaurants.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Body Silverton ISD Superintendent Michelle Francis (left) recently recognized Beth Nickerson, who teaches math, as the Silverton 2024-25 teacher of the year.

PADUCAH FFA

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PADUCAH FFA

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Body The Cottle County Farm Bureau made a $500 donation last week to the Paducah FFA

VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

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VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Body Valley seniors entertained the school and the community with their senior play, 'Freaky Tiki' Monday night.

Briscoe Commission approves purchases for SO from SB-22 funds in April meeting

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Briscoe Commission approves purchases for SO from SB-22 funds in April meeting

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Body COMPILED FROM MINUTESIn the regular monthly meeting of the Briscoe County Commissioners on April 14, the court approved the 2023-24 audit as presented in a motion made by Commissioner Jack Wellman and seconded by Commissioner Danny Francis. It passed with a 5-0 vote.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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.

Abbott signs

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Abbott signs voucher bill into law

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Body AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported.

Peanut Butter

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Peanut Butter Oat Granola Balls

Angelina L

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Body Feed me anything with peanut butter and oats, and I’ll be a happy camper. These chewy granola balls, if you will, are a combo of these two ingredients at their best.I’ve made many power balls packed with protein over the last couple of years, but this one is a bit decadent.

Graffiti ain’t what it used

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The 501

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHGraffiti ain’t what it used to beGraffiti, back before we knew that word, used to be quite racy. Vulgar terms were de rigueur except for the simple “so-and-so loves so-and-so” heart-and-arrow stuff.