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Motley County 4-H

Motley County 4-H

Motley County 4-H

Motley County 4-H had a great day of cooking and learning at the district 4-H Food Challenge and Food Show last week. Congratulations go to the senior Food Challenge team of Joleigh Darsey, Cambry Paul and Kyra Rose for a 4th-place finish.
Flomot News

Flomot News

Flomot News

Mrs. Lori Kleibrink of Ponder visited last week with her parents, Anna Beth and Joe Ike Clay.Mrs. Todd (Karen) Washington visited her mother, Mrs. Wanda Anderson, at Rehab in Matador, Thursday.Emily and Haley Millan of Lubbock visited the weekend with grandparents Clois and Kathy Shorter.

Valley School posts 2nd six weeks honor rolls

The following students enrolled in Valley School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 2nd six weeks of the 2024–25 school year.First grade: Hinzlie Battey, Bronx Cruse, Noble Elliott, Stone Mason, Sebastian Mora, Kaitlyn Petitt, Ada Ramsey, Rye Ramsey Second grade: Paxton Barclay, Brayson Carlisle,...
JH OAP CHAMPS

JH OAP CHAMPS

JH OAP CHAMPS

Congratulations go to Guthrie Junior High for winning District One Act Play last week. Individual awards went to Ava Buckner for Best Stage Manager and to Jewel Johnson and Landon Richardson, Best Performers.Best Technical Crew went to Ava Buckner, Joseph Meagher, Brantly Barnett and Kali Keys.
SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

Andy Rochelle (formerly of Arvis Davis Chevrolet) and Ronnie Mejias of Mejias Auto, at 1213 Garrett Street in Paducah, provided engine diagnostics with a smile even on a rainy afternoon last week. Give them a call for oil and tire changes, and general mechanic service, at (806) 422-1719.

Holiday events around the region this season

The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates.
PARK HIKERS RESCUED Five hikers were brought out from the steep Haynes Ridge trail at Caprock Canyons State Park after dark Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

PARK HIKERS RESCUED Five hikers were brought out from the steep Haynes Ridge trail at Caprock Canyons State Park after dark Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Caprock Rescue Team saves five

The Caprock Rescue Team, a volunteer group made up of several local first responders from Silverton VFD, Silverton EMS, Quitaque VFD, Quitaque EMS and Caprock Canyons State Park staff, were dispatched Saturday evening for a rescue involving five hikers who had become disoriented in the dark on top...
MOTLEY COUNTY PLAYA LAKES FULL after much needed rain the last two weeks.

MOTLEY COUNTY PLAYA LAKES FULL after much needed rain the last two weeks.

Thirsty Caprock receives much-needed rainfall

The Caprock Country finally received much need rain over the last twoweeks.Farmersandranchershave been reporting an average of 5 inches over the week of November 10, with a max of 6.67 inches, reported by Farah Holcomb, a landowner in Hall County.
MATADORSUNDEFEATED Motley County, 11-0, will play Klondie Friday night, Nov., 22 at 6 p.m. in Klondike. | COURTESY PHOTO

MATADORSUNDEFEATED Motley County, 11-0, will play Klondie Friday night, Nov., 22 at 6 p.m. in Klondike. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley prevails in playoff, advances

After falling behind early, Motley County rode a strong second quarter to a victory over Miami 44-33 in a competitive Class 1A Division I bi-district clash.The Matadors stay unbeaten at 11-0 while advancing into the regional semifinal round to take on Klondike (7-4) Friday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. in...