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MUSEUM MEETING The ComancheroCanyonsMuseum, at 200 S. 3rd Street in Quitaque, welcomes special guest Dr. Paul Katz on June 8 for the institution’s 10th Rendezvous. The Public is welcome to attend. | COURTESY PHOTO

10th Comanchero Rendezvous to honor archaeologist Dr. Paul Katz

Marisue Potts |

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Body The Comanchero Canyons Museum will host its tenth Rendezvous of friends, donors and guests on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Quitaque.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body MATADOR MASONIC LODGE Thursday, May 16, meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St., Matador GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, May 20, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln.

SEASON’SBOUNTY Fresh strawberries are the star of this yummy summer dessert. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Strawberry Shortcake Stack

Cuisine & Culture

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body No dessert says it’s springtime quite like strawberry shortcake. Strawberries are coming in sweet right now, and this shortcake makes a stunning birthday cake, or weekend treat.The batter is as easy to make as biscuit dough.

What’s in your trunk?

Commentary

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body No spare tire?Either you were desperate for money and sold yours or, more likely, you bought a new car that doesn’t have one. Not even a “donut” spare.We could research the no-spare trend, but too much information squelches speculation.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body May 16, 1977—Graduation week in SilvertonBirdie Susan Grabbe is valedictorian of the Class of 1977 with a scholastic average of 97.44. Salutatorian is Kimberly Kay Hutsell Mayfield, who has a scholastic average of 96.27.

Lydia Rodriguez was appointed last week as the new Chief Appraiser for Briscoe County Appraisal District. Back: Kyle Fuston, Rank Cogdell, Larry Comer, Phil Barefield, Jay Grysikiewicz. Front: Lydia Rodriguez | COURTESY PHOTO

NEWCHIEFAPPRAISER

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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SHS students recognized at athletics awards banquet

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body Silverton High School held its annual athletics awards banquet last week and the following students were recognized with honors:Cross CountryFighting Heart: Melody Rampley Team MVP: Alex Acevedo FootballFighting Heart: Carlos Alanis Team MVP: Sawyer Francis Girls...

Memorial Day program slated for May 27 in Roaring Springs

Deidra Clifton

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body No words can compensate for the loss of the bravemenandwomenwho sacrificed their lives. We can, however, show our respect, and honor them, and forever remember them.We will have our Memorial Day Program at the Frank Mitchell Memorial Park in Roaring Springs, Texas at 10:30 a.m.

Motley County students last week joined students, businesses, and organizations across the state in wearing caps and fundraising in support of Paxton Barclay, a first-grader at nearby Valley School who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. | COURTESY PHOTOS

CAPS FOR PAXTON

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Flomot News

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Body Mrs. Earlyne Jameson was honored with a pre-Mother's Day celebration Saturday, May 11 at the decorated Activity Room at the Rehab Center in Matador. Visiting and reminiscing were on the agenda.