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CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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.
BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

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BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body TheBriscoeCounty Cook Off Committee has announced their two 2023 scholarship recipients. Each recipient received a $1000 scholarship.
100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

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100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Body Organizers of the 100th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo have seen a great increase in the amount of interest in vendor spots for their 100th Celebration, slated for Aug. 24–26, 2023 in Roaring Springs.
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

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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.
Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

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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.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Body If you never stay in a really cheap motel, you miss a lot.
PEACHYKEEN The beginning of farmers’market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

PEACHYKEEN The beginning of farmers’market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Peach crisp an early taste of summer

Peaches From Fredericksburg
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Body will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last year were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy. The peaches I purchased from a roadside fruit stand were perfect for snacking, and for putting into a baked treat, like in this fruit crisp recipe.