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SADDLE SURE “I never had a class” in saddle making, said craftsman Will Burgess.“I learned from my buddy and would go visit with the old saddle makers and learn from them. In the beginning, I would go to horse sales, and buy saddles, and tear them apart to see how they were made.” | COURTESYPHOTO

SADDLE SURE “I never had a class” in saddle making, said craftsman Will Burgess.“I learned from my buddy and would go visit with the old saddle makers and learn from them. In the beginning, I would go to horse sales, and buy saddles, and tear them apart to see how they were made.” | COURTESYPHOTO

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SADDLE UP, IT'S ALMOST RODEO TIME

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Master saddle maker brings local influences to 99th Old Settlers’Rodeo KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER A quarter of a century ago, young Will Burgess had graduated from Graham High School in 1985 and headed to Weatherford College, where he stayed for two years.
Briscoe Cook Off set for Sept. 23–24

Briscoe Cook Off set for Sept. 23–24

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Briscoe Cook Off set for Sept. 23–24

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body STAFF REPORTS The Briscoe County Cook Off, an official International Barbeue Cookers Association (IBCA) event, will be held Sept. 23–24 at the Silver Wind RV Park and Cabins, 809 Highway 207, in Silverton. Entry fees will be $150, and $25 for bacon.
PRAYERSFORHEALING Hermleigh andValley athletes joined in praying for injured player Blake Beard of Valley Friday, Aug. 12. | HERMLEIGH FACEBOOK

PRAYERSFORHEALING Hermleigh andValley athletes joined in praying for injured player Blake Beard of Valley Friday, Aug. 12. | HERMLEIGH FACEBOOK

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Valley’s Beard injured in Valley-Hermleigh scrimmage

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body COMPILED FROM MEDIA REPORTS In a scrimmage August 12 against 7-1A opponents Hermleigh and Borden County at Hermeligh, Valley Patriots senior Blake Beard sustained a serious leg injury, as numerous social media outlets reported that night.
6666 manager gives keynote at Cattle U

6666 manager gives keynote at Cattle U

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6666 manager gives keynote at Cattle U

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Body STAFF REPORTS Joe Leathers, general manager of the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, was last week’s keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Cattle U & Trade Show in Dodge City, Kansas.

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Flomot News

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Body   Grandmother was quite old when I was a youngster in the mid 1940s. Her day started by putting on a printed dress and flowered pinafore apron. Her steps around the kitchen were labored, and she frequently sat on a wooden stool known as “Grandma’s stool.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

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FISHING REPORT

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Body Alan Henry FAIR. Water clear; 85 degrees; 8.83 feet low. Crappie are good in standing timber in 25 feet of water with minnows and jigs. Report provided by Randy Britton, Lake Alan Henry Crappie Guide. Greenbelt FAIR.Water stained; 82 degrees; 42.60 feet low.
Panzanella salad benefits from bumper crop of tomatoes

Panzanella salad benefits from bumper crop of tomatoes

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Panzanella salad benefits from bumper crop of tomatoes

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Body Whenyouhaveabumper crop of tomatoes, it’s good to have a plan in place. Sure we can do sauces, soups and salsas, but if you are looking for some other ways, I have a couple of ideas for you to try.

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Caprock teachers go back to school, students start next week

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Body STAFF REPORTS Across Caprock Country teachers started back to school this week with in-service and staff training. Students start next week. Paducah ISD, now on a four-day school week, began staff training Monday, Aug. 8, and Meet the Teacher will be Thursday, Aug.