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News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Are you interested in joining your community in conversation?Caprock Public Library will be hosting the American Conversation Project!

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Alanis graduates from South Plains College

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Cristina Valdez Alanis of Silverton, Texas, graduated with the Associate in Science in General Studies from South Plains College in Spring 2026.Valdez Alanis was among more than 800 students recognized for their academic achievements and resilience in a changing world.
RETIREMENTS

RETIREMENTS

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RETIREMENTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Silverton ISD shared a very special congratulations with their 2026 retirees earlier this week. Michelle Francis celebrated 35 years in education, teaching and administration, serving the past several years as superintendent.
SILVERTON GRADUATION

SILVERTON GRADUATION

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SILVERTON GRADUATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Last week, Silverton High School celebrated as 15 graduates completed their high school careers. The valedictorian was Maddie Francis, and the salutatorian was Cooper Mullins.

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Summer Reading to kick off at Motley County Library June 1

Staff Reports
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body The Summer Reading program will begin Monday, June 1 at the Motley County Library in Matador. Sessions will be held every Monday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. There are lots of fun activities planned for each week. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story.
MOTLEY GRADUATION

MOTLEY GRADUATION

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MOTLEY GRADUATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Last week, Motley County Schools celebrated their high school graduation with 14 members of the Class of 2026 earning their high school diplomas.
VALLEY GRADUATES

VALLEY GRADUATES

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VALLEY GRADUATES

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body Last week, Valley High School celebrated its graduation with 12 members of the Class of 2026, six boys and six girls
STATE HONORS Congratulations go to Guthrie’s State finalists in Poetry Interpretation: Shaylee Jouett (right) took 5th place and Jewel Johnson (left) 6th place. They competed May 18–19, 2026, at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE HONORS Congratulations go to Guthrie’s State finalists in Poetry Interpretation: Shaylee Jouett (right) took 5th place and Jewel Johnson (left) 6th place. They competed May 18–19, 2026, at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE HONORS

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body STATE HONORS
DRIVIN’IN MY CAR At the new Birthplace Plaza, fans ofTheToday Show brought some innovative photo props. If you want to get a copy of the book we’re holding, email us at Route66Ramble@gmail.com or find it on Amazon.com.

DRIVIN’IN MY CAR At the new Birthplace Plaza, fans ofTheToday Show brought some innovative photo props. If you want to get a copy of the book we’re holding, email us at Route66Ramble@gmail.com or find it on Amazon.com.

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The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body It probably took longer for the army of NBC-TV producers and grips and camera operators to capture the Today Show’s 20-second “Third Hour Live” opener that morning than it did for Cyrus Avery and his fellow highway promoters to debate the relative merits of “66” versus “62” a...
TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Friday, May 22, 2026
Body TUMBLEWEEDAs 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.