The 501

Body My coffee mug says “Let the adventure begin.” As my morning caffeine takes hold, so does that saying in all its profundity, although I’m never really ready to seize the day until I’ve downed some refills. Who comes up with the phrases that go on coffee mugs?

Baked blueberry oatmeal

Body Oats are so versatile. I grew up with quick-cooking oats and old fashion rolled oats. My mom fed us well, and stirred up a pot of warm oatmeal quite often. I liked them with the basic pat of butter, splash of milk, and spoonful of sugar.

Briscoe 4-H wins honors in Duds to Dazzle

Body Congratulations go to Briscoe County 4-H members who participated in the Big Fun in D1 Duds to Dazzle and Fashion Show Contest. In the Junior division, district placings were: Alayna Martinez, 1st place, Fashion Show Buying— Fantastic Fashions Under $25.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body We girls almost finished the quilt last week, but we got tired and had to quit for another day. We will get it done next week and are looking forward to seeing it finished. We will put one in for Bobbye and sew on something different.

Briscoe Co. Cook Off Committee offering scholarships

Body Cook Off Committee has two $1,000 scholarships available for graduating seniors from Silverton or Valley High schools in 2023.

ERCOT grants Soluna green light to energize Project Dorothy data center in Briscoe County

Body STAFF REPORTS Soluna Holdings, Inc., a developer of green data centers for Bitcoin mining and other intensive computing, announced today it has obtained final approval from ERCOT to energize Project Dorothy, its flagship data center in Texas, effective immediately.

LOOKING BACK

Body Krista Kirkland, a former Silverton resident and member of the National Champion Lady Raiders, will be the guest speaker for the Athletic Banquet Saturday, May 8 . . . Cecilia Castillo won third in her category at the 4-H Fashion Roundup held at the South Plains Mall April 20.

SENIOR LUNCHES

Body SENIOR LUNCHES Rock Creek Church of Christ and First Baptist Church of Silverton hosted the Silverton High School seniors this week for lunch, offering up messages of encouragement for their future. 

Flomot News

Body Mrs. Janice Hughes had a medical appointment in Lubbock on Tuesday. She visited her son, Bengie Hughes, before returning home. Visiting Janice Sunday was son Ricky Hughes of Floydada. Donnie Rogers attended to business in Hollis, Oklahoma, this weekend.

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

Body The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart.