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Texas hunting dates released for 2022-23

News Staff

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) published the hunting dates for 2022-23. Find bag limits and possession limits on the TPWD website. Game animals Javelina North Zone: Oct. 1 – Feb. 26 South Zone: Sept. 1 – Aug. 31 Mule Deer General Season Panhandle: Nov.

CCSP to host ‘Bat Tour’ Friday night

Staff Reports

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway will host a scenic and informative tour along a portion of the Caprock Canyons Trailway (located outside the main park) in the park van to view the emergence flight of the Mexican Free-tailed bats of Clarity Tunnel Friday, Aug.

Texas FFA announces election of new state officers for 2022–23

Staff Reports

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body On July 15, the Texas FFA Association announced the election of its new state officers for the 2022–23 school year. These twelve students will represent Texas FFA starting in the fall.

Topo Chico: Lose weight with bubbles

Hanaba Munn Welch

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body In a world of scams and schemes, nothing beats a weight-loss diet for broad appeal. They come and go. Some even work. Have you heard about the Topo Chico Diet? I hope not. That would mean someone beat me to my idea. The plan: I myself lose weight drinking Topo Chico.

Peanut butter–banana a match made in smoothie heaven

Angelina Larue

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body Smoothies packed with protein are one of the easiest ways to squeeze in a good hearty breakfast on busy school mornings, or during the work week. Peanut butter and banana are, of course, a match made in heaven.

PIONEER PATTONS Jerry and Brenda Patton, both born in Briscoe County and raised in Silverton, are true pioneers from multi-generation early-day families. Read more in today’s Section B. | COURTESY PHOTO

Briscoe County Celebrates 130 years this weekend

Barbara Brannon

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body Sponsors, competitors and community leaders will converge on Silverton once again during the first weekend in August, when Briscoe County throws itself a party complete with rodeo, dancing, and other festivities.

KAYGAN WALKER, 12, says she enjoys riding horses, raising bottle calves, playing sports, raising a garden, and riding mini broncs. | COURTESY PHOTO

99 TH Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo to add youth rodeo this year

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body Roaring Springs will soon be filled with visitors for the 99th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo. Events take place Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. An interactive theme park, food trucks and music are all expected to be part of the fun.

55 YEARS A FIREFIGHTER

News Staff

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body 55 YEARS A FIREFIGHTER Jerry Patton has served the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department for five and a half decades and still takes great pride in the department. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEY HONOR Ronald Bailey is recognized by Judge Jim Meador for contributing with research on historic Matador businesses, helping the Motley County Historical Commission earn the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley County Historical Commission earns THC commendation

Marisue Potts

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Body At a recent Motley County Commissioners Court, the Motley County Historical Commission received recognition from Judge Jim Meador for its active and well-balanced preservation program with a 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

SPOTLIGHT ON CHILDRESS PALACE THEATER

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Body CHILDRESS’S PALACE THEATER OPENS The Palace Theater in downtown Childress had its grand opening last week, showing the movie “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.