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The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body a violinist and a fiddler? Not the instrument. By any other name, a violin is a fiddle is a violin. Attitude makes the difference. Fiddle players have more fun. I heard this from a very good fiddle player who once took a stab at learning to play the violin.
BRISCOE PARADEWINNERS For the Briscoe Celebration parade on Saturday, the parade favorite went to the Briscoe County 4-H and their honor was accepted by Maisie Foreman. Other honorees were Brown McMurtry and their award was presented to Jake Mullins and StokesHaySalesandtheirawardwaspresentedtoColtonStokesand his family. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRISCOE PARADEWINNERS For the Briscoe Celebration parade on Saturday, the parade favorite went to the Briscoe County 4-H and their honor was accepted by Maisie Foreman. Other honorees were Brown McMurtry and their award was presented to Jake Mullins and StokesHaySalesandtheirawardwaspresentedtoColtonStokesand his family. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRISCOE PARADE WINNERS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Briscoe 4-H starts

Briscoe 4-H starts

Briscoe 4-H starts new year

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Body STEPHANIE OTIS | COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT, BRISCOE COUNTY The 2023-2024 4-H year officially kicks off September 1, with early enrollment beginning August 15.
Welcome to Post, Knox readers

Welcome to Post, Knox readers

Welcome to Post, Knox readers

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Body COMMENTA R Y | Kay.Ellington@TheTexasSpur.com As of this week, The Post Dispatch and The Knox County News-Courier have become a part of a group of newspapers that includes The Texas Spur, The Caprock Courier and The Floyd County Hesperian- Beacon.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Body We finished Carolyn’s quilt, which was an antique that Calvin’s grandmother had made, and it turned out so beautiful and we were so happy to do it for them. We then got one put up to work on for Bobbye. We got a good start on it so we are glad to get another one put up.
TALES FROM Tumbleweed Smith

TALES FROM Tumbleweed Smith

TALES FROM Tumbleweed Smith

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body TUMBLEWEED As 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.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body COMMENTARY Ever hugged a chicken? Not me. I’ve caught a few. Does that count? My friend Beverly hugs her chickens routinely and whispers sweet nothin’s in their ears. Do chickens have ears?
Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body Flourless cookies seem to be sticking around. I’ve made my own versions of the peanut butter variety many times over the past few years. So I’m always trying to come up with a new way to make them, maybe with the addition of oats, raisins, or peanuts.