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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Body So what’s in your garage?Nothing sells quite like oceanfront property, in Arizona or wherever. You can launch your boat off your deck. You can go to sleep to the sound of the waves rolling in.
Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

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Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Body AUSTIN— Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday.
A SHEET PAN COBBLER will feed a crowd, and it is well received with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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

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

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR

News Staff
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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Body The Cottle County Farm Bureau made a $500 donation last week to the Paducah FFA
VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

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VALLEY SENIOR PLAY

News Staff
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

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

News Staff
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.