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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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. 
PIGSKIN PREVIEW

PIGSKIN PREVIEW

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PIGSKIN PREVIEW

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Silverton Owls second-year head coach Jeremy Holt was featured last week in a KCBD/NBC-11 with an interview with sports anchor Pete Christy. Christy noted that Silverton suffered two 1-point losses last year, but the Owls and the Silverton community are pumped up for the 2026 season. 

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Motley County group sets criteria for applications to veterans memorial

Marisue Potts |
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Plans for a Motley County Veterans Memorial were approved by a steering committee of the Motley County Museum on July 30, 2026, shortly after the museum received its first monetary donation toward the establishment of such a memorial, by Hal Dean Hines of Fort Collins, Colorado.The memorial is to...
MADDEE FOSTER, RODEO QUEEN CANDIDATE 2026 | LINDSAY HUMPHREYS PHOTOGRAPHY

MADDEE FOSTER, RODEO QUEEN CANDIDATE 2026 | LINDSAY HUMPHREYS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Motley, Dickens counties pair up 103rd time for rodeo and reunion

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 6, 2026
EVENTS SLATED FOR AUG. 27–29 IN ROARING SPRINGSAs they’ve done each summer for more than a century now, the hardy folks of Motley County and their neighbors to the south, Dickens County, are preparing to meet up in Roaring Springs for an authentic test of genuine cowboying skills—along with some...