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LOOKING BACK

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body October 3, 1987: New county attorney to reside at Briscoe County ranchOctober 3, 1987—Briscoe has a new County Attorney, Tom West of Lubbock, who will be here three days a week and will be living at the Flying L Ranch which is located northeast of Silverton....
FIRED UP The Owls prepared for Silverton’s Homecoming kickoff—and their preparation paid off. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRED UP The Owls prepared for Silverton’s Homecoming kickoff—and their preparation paid off. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Owls upset odds against higher-ranked White Deer

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body The Silverton Owls showed up ready to prove themselves to the Homecoming crowd in an unexpected 55-22 victory over Division 1 White Deer Bucks. All eyes were on the Bucks to dominate this matchup, including PressPass Sports, who had White Deer picked to win by 12 points.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Joy Stodghill
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body We three quilters got a good start on Wanda’s very pretty quilt. We really enjoy the visit and are ready for our morning break.My daughter called to say that she and her husband were home from their very good trip to Alaska.

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Week Of October 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Congratulations go to Rebekah Jameson for earning a license to be a paramedic. I was lucky enough to work with her for several years at Motley County ISD; she is an amazing woman with skills in the classroom and in the ambulance.
NEW PARAMEDIC

NEW PARAMEDIC

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NEW PARAMEDIC

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Motley County’s Rebekah Jameson has passed her NREMT certification and is now a paramedic. Jameson worked long days and hours on school and clinicals, all while working full-time at Motley County ISD, Motley County EMS and Crosbyton EMS.
MOTLEY FFA Five of Motley County's FFA members, Brooklyn Freeman, Caden Bingham, Karmelo Guzman, Aidan Fisk and Colter Fisk are participating in the Texas Cattle Feeder Association's certification program. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEY FFA Five of Motley County's FFA members, Brooklyn Freeman, Caden Bingham, Karmelo Guzman, Aidan Fisk and Colter Fisk are participating in the Texas Cattle Feeder Association's certification program. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley FFA students seeking Texas Cattle Feeder Association certifications

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Every year, the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA), offers two different industry-based certifications within their Feedyard Technician program to juniors and seniors across the state of Texas.
Undefeated Matadors sink Lefors Pirates

Undefeated Matadors sink Lefors Pirates

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Undefeated Matadors sink Lefors Pirates

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Head Coach Mike Bigham has something spectacular going on in Motley County as the Matadors remain undefeated, staying true to their Division 2 #13 ranking in a 60-8-point victory over Lefors at home last Friday.
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Earlyne Jameson
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Visitors this weekend of Connie and Coy Franks were children and families, Cory and Amy Franks, Hudson, Madison and Heston, Cary and Mary Franks, Cal and Cam of Idalou, Cara and Clint Cowart and Crease and mother, Mrs. Erma Washington of Flomot.
PATRIOT FIRST DOWN Carson Tucker makes a big catch for a Patriot first down. | TEXAS 1A FAN

PATRIOT FIRST DOWN Carson Tucker makes a big catch for a Patriot first down. | TEXAS 1A FAN

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Patriots fall to Panthers late in game

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body The Division 1 Valley Patriots fell to the Division 2 Whitharral Panthers, ranked #10, Friday night in a 20-65 loss late in the game.