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6666 VISITORS

6666 VISITORS

6666 VISITORS

Body 6666 VISITORS The Cowboy Artists of America spent last week at the 6666 Ranch and included a stopover at the Supply House in Guthrie as part of the trip, as they were experiencing one of the country’s foremost working ranches while observing cowboy life firsthand. | COURTESY PHOTO
WINNING ENDING

WINNING ENDING

WINNING ENDING

Body WINNING ENDING The Valley Little League team finished their season last week with a victory over Hale Center, 15-5. | COURTESY PHOTO
MOTLEY MEMORIAL FFA members Trent Barclay, Trevor Barclay, Matthew Hutchinson, Bailea Lawrence and Jada Richards helped honor those who served on Memorial Day by replacing service crosses and placing flags to recognize veterans. | JIM COOPER PHOTO

MOTLEY MEMORIAL FFA members Trent Barclay, Trevor Barclay, Matthew Hutchinson, Bailea Lawrence and Jada Richards helped honor those who served on Memorial Day by replacing service crosses and placing flags to recognize veterans. | JIM COOPER PHOTO

FFA members honor veterans for Memorial Day

Body On Saturday, May 28, at the Roaring Springs Cemetery and at East Mound Cemetery in Matador, members of the Motley County Future Farmers of America chapter placed American flags on the graves of departed veterans to honor the memory of their sacrifice in serving and protecting our...
Motley County Library receives TSLAC grant

Motley County Library receives TSLAC grant

Motley County Library receives TSLAC grant

Body The Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded funding in the amount of $7,155 to the Motley County Library under its Community Advancement Grant program. This project is made possible this year by a grant from the U.S.
JACKSON FAMILY REUNION

JACKSON FAMILY REUNION

JACKSON FAMILY REUNION

Body JACKSON FAMILY REUNION Last weekend, 33 members of the Jackson family attended their family reunion in Matador. Porter Hopper (four years old) was the youngest relative in attendance. He was accompanied by his parents, Brett and Stephanie Hopper, and older brother Paxton Downing.

Former Motley resident remembers the Nifty Fifties

Body I grew up in Motley County and went to school in Roaring Springs, Matador, Dickens and Patton Springs. I went to high school in Patton Springs and Matador from 1953 to 1957. I’m part of a daily email discussion group with a group of friends located throughout the country.
SILVERTON REMEMBERS

SILVERTON REMEMBERS

SILVERTON REMEMBERS

Body SILVERTON REMEMBERS At Silverton’s Memorial Day observance on Monday, volunteer Carolyn Lowery was recognized for 40 years of service to the Silverton Cemetery Association as its secretary/treasurer. Dottie Powers sang a tribute, and Vietnam veteran J. R.