Community & Opinion

You get a line, I’ll get a pole

You get a line, I’ll get a pole

You get a line, I’ll get a pole

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body COMMENTARY HANABA MUNN WELCH Who are you on the Internet? Advertisers know us all. Except a company in Idaho thinks I like to fish. They keep trying to sell me fly rods. Should I bite? Maybe just nibble? It’s a way to derail the information-collectors. Let ’em think I fish.
CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body CLASS OF 2023 The Silverton Class of 2023, numbering 10 this year, were honored at ceremonies Friday night at the Silverton school. 
Motley FFA holds year-end recognition

Motley FFA holds year-end recognition

Motley FFA holds year-end recognition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body MOTLEY FFA HONORS Motley County FFA advisor Jim Cooper recognizes local members in the club’s annual banquet, and in turn, members honor Cooper. 
Motley Co. Library Summer Reading kicks off June 5

Motley Co. Library Summer Reading kicks off June 5

Motley Co. Library Summer Reading kicks off June 5

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body The Motley County Library Summer Reading program will kick off Monday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Sessions will be held every Monday morning in June (June 5, 12, 19 and 26) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12 noon.
MOTLEYRETIREMENTS

MOTLEYRETIREMENTS

Motley Co. ISD recognizes retirees

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body MOTLEYRETIREMENTS Motley County ISD held a retirement reception last week to honor three staff members who are retiring. From left are Judy Cooper, teacher; Chuck Ream, service staff; and Pam Thacker, teacher.
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A Key House Education
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Body committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now.
Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Body Lofty summer goals, aren’t they? I figure if I set only three, then surely the chances of success are greater than a detailed personal to-do list for June, July, and August. Here I am. Bad knees and weight gain equate to more mileage on my body than it should have.