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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body I missed quilting last week as I had a doctor’s appointment in Lubbock. I stayed a couple of nights with Donna, and she is not doing as well as we had hoped, but we hope the doctor can help her when she goes to see him this week.

LOOKING BACK

Body July 30, 1953—Seven awarded Lone Star Farmer degrees Those earning Lone Star Farmer degrees from FFA included Joe Wayn Brooks, Jaye Turner, Teddy Jack Mayfield, Jack Graham, Freddie Hamilton, Guinn Fitzgerald and Fred Kellum . . . Mrs.
New principal, teacher joining GCSD

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

Body Guthrie Common School District will be welcoming two new staff members this fall, Martin and Patricia Tucker. Martin Tucker will be serving as GCSD’s K-12 principal, and Patricia Tucker will be the new 3rd grade teacher.
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Body AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.
Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Body CHAMPIONS Congratulations goes out to Tongue River Ranch for their championship win at the 2023Texas Ranch Roundup. 2nd Place:Waggoner Ranch. 3rd Place: Bonds Ranch 
Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Body it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Body In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So I started reading to see what sort of things qualified. No surprise, baling wire topped the list, followed by feed sacks.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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