State poet laureate Silva visits Paducah library

Body On July 18, poet, and Author ire’ne lara silva (who styles her name in all lower-case letters) paid a visit to the Paducah public library to read and chat with locals. Silva, who was appointed Texas Poet Laureate for 2023, toured numerous communities in West Texas last week.

Cottle County sets Aug. 28 tax abatement hearing for Thalia Solar

Body In the regular meeting of the Cottle County Commissioners on July 10 the court set a date of August 28, at 9 a.

Silverton farmer Riddell named Briscoe Pioneer of the Year 2023

Body For 131 years the Briscoe County area has come together to celebrate their history and history with the Briscoe Celebration, commemorating with a ranch rodeo, a parade, a car show, raffles, food, music, dancing and fun—as well as honoring their pioneer citizens.

Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

Body The Texas Comptroller’s Office has set the days of back-to-school tax-free weekend shopping to encourage all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during...

Imagine Motley and Dickens Counties in 1923

Body Much of the population worked for the Matador Ranch (est. 1879) or the nearby Four Sixes (est. 1870), the Espuela Cattle Company (est. 1883), the Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company (est. 1883) or the Tongue River Ranch (est. 1898).