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Will the real Black Friday please stand up?

Will the real Black Friday please stand up?

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Will the real Black Friday please stand up?

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Will the real Black Friday please stand up? Will the real Black Friday please stand up? (If you never watched that TV show you’re probably not reading this anyway.) I never participated in the true Black Friday madness myself.
Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

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Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

Gary Borders
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.
BRISCOE NEWS HISTORY In mid-November two representatives from Southwest Collection/ Special Collections Library of Texas Tech University, Morgan White and Austin Allison, came to the Silverton Public Library to pick up the library’s back issues of Briscoe County News. They will digitize the newspapers to add to what is already online. From left are Laura Long, MorganWhite, Austin Allison, Kathy Kingery and Tina Nance. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRISCOE NEWS HISTORY In mid-November two representatives from Southwest Collection/ Special Collections Library of Texas Tech University, Morgan White and Austin Allison, came to the Silverton Public Library to pick up the library’s back issues of Briscoe County News. They will digitize the newspapers to add to what is already online. From left are Laura Long, MorganWhite, Austin Allison, Kathy Kingery and Tina Nance. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Tech library to digitize three decades of Briscoe County News

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body One of the most frequent questions we get at the newspaper office is, “Can you help me find some history about _______?
25 Days of Christmas kicks off in Paducah

25 Days of Christmas kicks off in Paducah

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25 Days of Christmas kicks off in Paducah

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body The Paducah Chamber of Commerce encourages gift-givers to support and shop locally first this holiday season. To encourage shoppers to visit Paducah stores, the Chamber is teaming up with local businesses for their annual “25 Days of Christmas” event.
You gotta watch those superlatives

You gotta watch those superlatives

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You gotta watch those superlatives

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body TUMBLEWEED As 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 Star State and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.
Turnout drops in recent election

Turnout drops in recent election

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Turnout drops in recent election

Gary Borders
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov.
A shooting star

A shooting star

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A shooting star

Ryann Phillips Grew
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body up in a rural area where there were no bright lights to obstruct quality stargazing. Now, as a freshman student-athlete at University Tennessee Southern, she is her hometown’s favorite shooting star.
Thanksgiving Casserole a feast for all to enjoy

Thanksgiving Casserole a feast for all to enjoy

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Thanksgiving Casserole a feast for all to enjoy

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body In my family, we have Thanksgiving staples, if you will. And I can imagine most of you do, as well. Mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, just to name a few. I do add something different to the mix from time to time.