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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body “Go ahead and line them up, Bernard, and I’ll go first time. We’ll play for keepsies.” Bernard drew a ring on the sidewalk with a piece of pink chalk. Then he drew a starting line just outside the ring with a piece of green chalk.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Quilting day came around again, and we had a great time again, as usual, and we will finish my quilt next week.
TEAMING UP First National Bank of Quitaque president GuyYoung (left) welcomed banker Kyle Fuston to the FNB team at a recent meeting of the board of directors. Fuston has been working out of the Quitaque location in preparation for opening a branch in Silverton. | CAPROCK COURIER

TEAMING UP First National Bank of Quitaque president GuyYoung (left) welcomed banker Kyle Fuston to the FNB team at a recent meeting of the board of directors. Fuston has been working out of the Quitaque location in preparation for opening a branch in Silverton. | CAPROCK COURIER

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FNB Quitaque to expand into Silverton

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body “Silverton has been a major market for us ever since the bank opened more than a hundred years ago,” said Guy Young, president of the First National Bank of Quitaque.
NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith penpal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith penpal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Museum book signing one facet of Matador’s Foothills Celebration Oct. 15

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Historian Potts’ newest volume focuses on earlyday cowboy romance A wide range of events— other than the showcase music festival featuring four bands and one acoustical group— have been planned for the Foothills Celebration on Saturday, October 15, in downtown Matador.
GIVING TUESDAY Tri-County Meals, which serves residents of Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey and Flomot, will be the beneficiary of local donations on Giving Tuesday 2022. | COURTESY PHOTO

GIVING TUESDAY Tri-County Meals, which serves residents of Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey and Flomot, will be the beneficiary of local donations on Giving Tuesday 2022. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Tri-County Meals launches major fundraising plans

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Panhandle Gives is an annual event hosted and coordinated by the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF). The event begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on the global day of giving known as Giving Tuesday. This year, that's November 21–29, 2022.
GET THE SKINNY This super easy chili goes on chili dogs or Frito pies, and on chili-cheese potato skins. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

GET THE SKINNY This super easy chili goes on chili dogs or Frito pies, and on chili-cheese potato skins. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Chili-Cheese Potato Skins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body Tailgate season is in full swing. Whether you head out to the games, or have a gathering in your own backyard or around the television, good food is a must. I like portable food for these occasions.
BISON TUNES Four acts were announced last week to perform at the 11th annual BisonFest Saturday, Sept. 24. Top: The Panhandlers; from left, the Dirty River Boys, Mason and the Gin Line, West Texas Exiles. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BISON TUNES Four acts were announced last week to perform at the 11th annual BisonFest Saturday, Sept. 24. Top: The Panhandlers; from left, the Dirty River Boys, Mason and the Gin Line, West Texas Exiles. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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The big bison’s back: Panhandlers to headline BisonFest Sept. 24 in Quitaque

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body The Texas State Bison Music Festival, also known as BisonFest, is gearing up for this weekend's September 24 event in Quitaque. Headlining this year’s BisonFest will be newly formed country supergroup The Panhandlers.
BAYER BONANZA The Motley County Senior Citizens Association will benefit from a $5,000 grant through the Bayer Fund. | COURTESY PHOTO

BAYER BONANZA The Motley County Senior Citizens Association will benefit from a $5,000 grant through the Bayer Fund. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley Senior Citizens benefit from $5K Bayer fund donation

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body MATADOR— Farmer Craig Turner recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Motley County Senior Citizens Association. The association will use the funds to purchase food supplies to prepare meals for the elderly.
Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

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Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23–24, barbecue grilling teams from around West Texas and beyond will set up their rigs at the Silver Wind RV Park on Highway 207 in Silverton for the annual Briscoe County Cook Off. Events will start off with a Kids Q Friday night.
Paducah goes 4-0

Paducah goes 4-0

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Paducah goes 4-0

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body UNDEFEATED The Paducah Dragons are the only football team in Texas Caprock Country that has remained undefeated this season. They won over Miami 92-60 and extended their unblemished season to a 4-0 record. | PADUCAH POST PHOTO