Texas Farm Bureau offers garden grants for public, private, homeschool classrooms; Motley County Farm Bureau supports statement program, works through schools

Small-scale gardening and large-scale farming have much in common, and Motley County Farm Bureau (TFB) helps students make that connection through programs available for public, private and homeschool classrooms.The programs were created to support schools and organizations as they teach students...

132nd Briscoe Celebration set for this weekend in Silverton

Ready to roll back the carpets (figuratively speaking) and roll out the dance floor? It’s time to cut a rug—and cut out some cattle—in Silverton, Texas.The annual countywide celebration was first held in 1892.Now, our Pioneer of the Year hasn’t been around for that long.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpCITY OF MATADOR will be hosting a Community Outreach Meeting, Thursday, July 25, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., at the Motley County Library Annex located at 1105 Main St. in Matador.The purpose of the meeting is to look over Matador’s application for the City Park Project...

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCHMinions, the Cyclops, roachesIs there a cockroach defense league? They could use one.When grandchildren visited recently, I saw the latest Minions film with them. I’m not the best person to quiz regarding the plot. Ask them. Plots aren’t my thing.

Canned apple butter a summer treat

I take pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard. Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy.Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.

LOOKING BACK

July 25, 1973: Comings and goingsJuly 25, 1973—Mr. and Mrs. Randall Eddleman and boys have recently vacationed in the Ozarks of Arkansas and Missouri. . . . The first Eagle Scout Court of Honor ever to be held in Silverton will be held Sunday afternoon.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

We are still working on my big quilt and having a very good time while we are working.

SILVERTON CHEER