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Matador Laundry now open

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Body The Matador Laundry, located at 811 Bailey next door to Motley Farm & Ranch Supply, is now open to the public, according to proprietor Pat Smith. The facilty includes four washers (one high-capacity) and six energy-efficient dryers.
NANCE HONORED Dustin Meyer, executive director of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, presented outgoing Briscoe County Judge Wayne Nance with the PRPC’s Legacy Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

NANCE HONORED Dustin Meyer, executive director of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, presented outgoing Briscoe County Judge Wayne Nance with the PRPC’s Legacy Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

Nance honored by PRPC

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Body Judge Wayne Nance of Briscoe County was presented with the Legacy of Leadership Award at the 2022 Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) annual meeting on September 26, 2022 alongside Oldham County judge Don Allred and former Friona mayor Ricky White.
OCTOBERTURKEYFEST This week’s nightly dances, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting at least until 10 p.m., will feature Gregg Gibbs &Texas StandardTime onThursday (Oct. 13), JeffWoolsey & The Dance Hall Kings on Friday and Brady Honeycutt on Saturday. All dances will be inTurkey. | COURTESY PHOTOS

OCTOBERTURKEYFEST This week’s nightly dances, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting at least until 10 p.m., will feature Gregg Gibbs &Texas StandardTime onThursday (Oct. 13), JeffWoolsey & The Dance Hall Kings on Friday and Brady Honeycutt on Saturday. All dances will be inTurkey. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Festival brings Western Swing to Turkey Oct. 13–15

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Body October Turkey Fest 2022 is all about dancing — by night at the old school gym and by day at the “slab” on Main Street. This week’s nightly dances, starting at 7 p.m. and lasting at least until 10 p.m., will feature Gregg Gibbs & Texas Standard Time on Thursday (Oct.

Child car seats save lives, but nearly half are misused

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Body TxDOT urges parents to get car seats checked AUSTIN – Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly...
PLUMPERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

PLUMPERFECT While peaches, apricots, and nectarines may be ending their season and their flavor is fading, plums can still be baked with gorgeous fall spices to enhance them.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Roasted plums with almonds

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Body Most of my favorite desserts are those made with fruit. Maybe it’s a nutritional thing, making me feel less guilt. Of course we can also do so much to take even fruit-filled desserts over the top that we cancel out the good nourishment.
OCT. 15 IN MATADOR Foothills Celebration, a festival of music, history, food, shopping, fun and games will be in downtown Matador Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

OCT. 15 IN MATADOR Foothills Celebration, a festival of music, history, food, shopping, fun and games will be in downtown Matador Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Foothills Celebration offers fun in Matador Oct. 15

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Body A Saturday festival with music, food, games, shopping and history can be found Saturday, Oct. 15 in downtown Matador. The fun gets underway Saturday morning with a cornhole tournament.