Briscoe commission reinstates burn ban in May meeting

Body In the regular meeting of the Briscoe County Commissioners on May 8, the court voted unanimously to reinstate the burn ban. In other action, commissioners unanimously voted to renew the contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Settlemires to headline Northfield cemeteries fundraiser June 10

Body Famed Western Swing guitarist Joe Settlemires— widely known as the youngest band member the late Bob Wills ever hired—has once again volunteered his services to raise funds for his home community of Northfield, in northern Motley County.

Flomot News

Body Donnie Rogers was in Sundown Friday and attended the high school graduation of his niece, Shay Degan. She is the daughter of Mrs. Donna Sue Degan. Clois and Kathy Shorter attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Nita Merritt of Granbury held Monday at the Action Methodist Church.

Overheard

Body Never underestimate the power of desperate thinking. The dreaded day of our diving test in my Monday high school physical education class was here. Our parents thought we were privileged to have an Olympic size swimming pool at the school.

Senate approves final budget heading into session’s last weekend

Body The Senate approved a final version of the state budget for the next biennium Friday, one that its author says takes advantage of the state's record revenue and surplus.