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PADUCAH VETERANS The Paducah community thanked local veterans of the U.S. United States Armed Forces. From left are the veterans who were in attendance at theVeterans Day service hosted at Paducah ISD Friday: Ernest Isbell, Dennis Cross, Juan Hinojosa, Sally Frawner, Clarisa Owens, Eric Mathis, Gordon Melton, L.R. Haisten, and Rodger Brannen. Not pictured was Donald Watson. | COURTESY PHOTO

PADUCAH VETERANS The Paducah community thanked local veterans of the U.S. United States Armed Forces. From left are the veterans who were in attendance at theVeterans Day service hosted at Paducah ISD Friday: Ernest Isbell, Dennis Cross, Juan Hinojosa, Sally Frawner, Clarisa Owens, Eric Mathis, Gordon Melton, L.R. Haisten, and Rodger Brannen. Not pictured was Donald Watson. | COURTESY PHOTO

PADUCAH VETERANS

Body The Paducah community thanked local veterans of the U.S. United States Armed Forces.
Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

Pumpkin Spice Cocoa warms up pre-winter days

Body upon us, and I can say it may not be easy for me to move on from pumpkin spice to all the glorious flavors Christmas brings. So I plan to sprinkle some pumpkin spice all over December to help have a seamless transition.

Men's footwear statements

Body My grandmother was probably never squeamish in the first place. She raised rabbits for a while. White ones. Once she quit, she just shot cottontails. Anyway, if you’re a guy dealing with inflation, get your mother, wife or girlfriend to give you a cheap bowl cut.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Body In the footwear realm, it’s challenging for men to make a bold fashion statement. Unless you’re Louis XIV, it’s probably best not to opt for high heels. Years ago, cowboy boots did make a big splash when worn by non-cowboys. Now things are back to normal.
Star Feed and Seed Big Buck Contest underway

Star Feed and Seed Big Buck Contest underway

Star Feed and Seed Big Buck Contest underway

Body kicking off every November for more than two decades willsoonbeunderwayonce more—Star Feed & Seed of Spur’s annual Big Buck Contest. Star Feed & Seed's Big Buck Contest is open to all licensed hunters who hunt in Dickens County and the eight surrounding counties.
OWLSTAKE FLIGHT The Silverton Owls are in the playoffs for the first time since 2018, according to their coach Kevin Hurn. Silverton will face Whitharral Friday night at 8 p.m. in Lockney. Hurn told The Caprock Courier, 'We've got a good plan and the kids are ready.' | COURTESY PHOTO

OWLSTAKE FLIGHT The Silverton Owls are in the playoffs for the first time since 2018, according to their coach Kevin Hurn. Silverton will face Whitharral Friday night at 8 p.m. in Lockney. Hurn told The Caprock Courier, 'We've got a good plan and the kids are ready.' | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYOFF BOUND

Body PLAYOFF BOUND
THE TEXAS KANGAROO RAT has lost habitat in 11 counties: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Montague, Motley, Wichita and Wilbarger. | TPWD PHOTO

THE TEXAS KANGAROO RAT has lost habitat in 11 counties: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Montague, Motley, Wichita and Wilbarger. | TPWD PHOTO

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department hosting landowner meetings

Body The Texas Kangaroo Rat has been proposed to be listed as a federal threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, because of its declining numbers due to multiple factors, including habitat loss.

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Body At last I can abandon life in the fast lane, kick back the slightly overweight bod into cruise control and spend a little more time enjoying the scenery. One thing I seem to enjoy more and more is remembering and writing about the good old days.