Abbott issues disaster declaration for Panhandle flooding, including Briscoe County

Body Governor Greg Abbott last week issued a disaster declaration for the Texas Panhandle, High Plains, and South Plains regions impacted by severe storms and flooding that began on May 27 and continues to affect homes,businesses,and the agriculture industry throughout the region.

New Agriculture and Natural Resources agent named for Briscoe County

Body Spencer Perkins (above, left) has been named the new Briscoe County Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Perkins competed on the horse judging and ranch horse teams while at the university.

LOOKING BACK

Body June 16, 1938: Four youngsters found safe in Tule Canyon Urgently needed is the route north from Ralls, Floydada and other South Plains points to the oilfields to reduce costs of transportation for gasoline, kerosene and distillate.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body All five of us got our “give-away” quilt hemmed and took it to the First National Bank in Silverton where it is displayed and they will sell chances on it at $1 each or 6 for $5. We also put up a quilt for Rose Mary and got started on it.

Roaring Springs seeks vendors for 27th Annual July 4 celebration

Body The city of Roaring Springs will be celebrating its 27th annual Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Overheard

Body I was to deliver my very first Girl Scout cookie orders to my neighbors. Because I was in fourth grade, my parents thought me capable of doing this on my own. My orders bagged, labeled and loaded on my wagon, I put on my crisp uniform and ventured down the gravel road.

Flomot welcomes friends and neighbors home July 1

Body Flomot Community Homecoming will be held Sat., July 1, 2023 at the Flomot Community Center. Registration will start at 10 a.m. Visiting and remembering will take place all morning. Lunch will be catered by Tri-County Meals at noon with a program to start at 1:30 p.m.

Texas Spur, Caprock Courier, Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon garner TPA awards

Body PARAGRAPH RANCH GROUP NEWSPAPERS AMONG 53 WEEKLIES HONORED At the 143rd convention of the Texas Press Association, June 1–3, in Round Rock, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon and The Texas Spur were among 99 Texas daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers...

NEW PRE-K TEACHER

Body NEW PRE-K TEACHER Paducah ISD has hired Bri Wiley as teacher for the 2023–24 Pre-K class. Mrs. Wiley has been with Paducah ISD for the past year as a paraprofessional.