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TxDOT Childress District staffer Tyler receives statewide award

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TxDOT Childress District staffer Tyler receives statewide award

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Body On December 13 Childress District traffic safety specialist Nicole Tyler (above, center) was presented with the Grit Award by the Texas Transportation Commission in Austin.

Slinging watermelons with a catapult

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Slinging watermelons with a catapult

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Body “Blanket is just a great town to live in, I think. It’s full of characters.” Charley Atchley has the General Store in Blanket, Texas, a small place near Brownwood. The store is a popular gathering place for residents, especially during the morning coffee hours.

Did you miss Green Monday?

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Did you miss Green Monday?

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Body An email just arrived saying “Green Monday is still on.” Today happens to be Tuesday at our house. Apparently Green Monday was yesterday, but, like Black Friday, it’s getting extended. Cyber Monday follows Black Friday.

SWEET FOR THE SEASON Fruitcakes are a holiday tradition that can be made ahead—and given as gifts for those who relish them. | Angelina LaRue photo

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A fantasy of fruitcakes for fans

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Body My husband told me all he wants for Christmas is a fruitcake. Wow, what do I do with that bit of information?

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TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Body Motorized outhouses are parade favorites Several people around Carthage told me I needed to interview Rodney Wooten about his signs and stuff. So on a recent trip to East Texas I did just that.

Support your local news—by giving a subscription for Christmas

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Support your local news—by giving a subscription for Christmas

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Body This is not self-promotion for my column. Even though I feel I can hold my own with Tumbleweed Smith, I come cheap. So, this is not a plug for me.

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Cottle County hires architect, authorizes bid solicitation for courthouse work

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Body In a special meeting of the Cottle County Commissioners Court Nov. 17, 2022, commissioners discussed and approved hiring architect Bert Moffitt to begin the process of courthouse repairs.

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Podcast Alert.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Body Audioblogs,astheywere originally called, gained momentum in 2004 as broadband internet access increased. Podcasting in 2022 gives listeners shows about financial advice, history, true crime, self-help, current events, religion, sports commentary, cooking and education.

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King County Commissioners Court approves bonds, reports

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Body New county history book project discussed with history group In the regular monthly sessionofKingCountyCommissioners Court of November 14, 2022, Judge Duane Daniel opened the Regular Session of the at 9:05 a.m.

Israel: The Other Lone Star State

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Israel: The Other Lone Star State

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Body We took a 12-hour flight from Miami to Tel Aviv, a modern city founded in 1909. Tel Aviv roughly translates to ancient spring.