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Joy Stodghill Well, The Quilters Really Got
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Body Well, the quilters really got their needles going Thursday and made a big showing on Bobbye’s quilt. It is a lovely quilt and is a different pattern which will be so pretty when finished. We received a couple of small showers but not enough to make the grass green.
Texas Spur, Caprock Courier, Floyd County Hesperian- Beacon garner TPA awards

Texas Spur, Caprock Courier, Floyd County Hesperian- Beacon garner TPA awards

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Texas Spur, Caprock Courier, Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon garner TPA awards

Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Body At the 142nd convention of the Texas Press Association, July 28–30, in San Marcos, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon and The Texas Spur were among almost 80 Texas daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual awards for outstanding journalism...
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT

SHINING A SPOTLIGHT

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SHINING A SPOTLIGHT

News Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Body SHINING A SPOTLIGHT on local news coverage is the aim of the Texas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest, in which The Texas Spur earned five awards this year

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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

CCSP to host ‘Bat Tour’ Friday night

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CCSP to host ‘Bat Tour’ Friday night

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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.
Topo Chico: Lose weight with bubbles

Topo Chico: Lose weight with bubbles

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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

Peanut butter–banana a match made in smoothie heaven

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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

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

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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.