Silverton’s Francis sisters won honors at last week’s Tri-State Fair in Amarillo. Maddie Francis received Reserve Grand, a Medium weight Medium Wool Champion, and a 4th place. Laney Francis received two 3rd places. | COURTESY PHOTO

Silverton public library receives generous grant

BILL O’NEAL, “THE BLOODY LEGACY OF PINK HIGGINS: A HALF CENTURY OF VIOLENCE IN TEXAS” (1999

Spur’s head football coach, Tate Cark, was released from the hospital after several bouts with gall-bladder trouble—and was able to watch the Bulldogs’thrilling victory over Paducah last week from the cab of his pickup. Spur, now 5–0, will face the 1–4 O’Donnell Eagles this week for homecoming, Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Stadium. | COURTESY PHOTO

MINI OWLS soaked up attention from Homecoming Court role models before Silverton’s game last week. | HOLLY COGDELL PHOTO

HOMETOWN TALENT At only 8, Laiken Brock, daughter of Taylor and Marissa Brock of Silverton, hopes to be selected to sing the national anthem at this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. | KODIE FAIRCHILD