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Top Hand custom saddle on display in Matador

Top Hand custom saddle on display in Matador

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Top Hand custom saddle on display in Matador

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
TOP GRAIN LEATHER The handmade saddle at right, crafted by saddle maker Will Burgess (above), will be presented to rodeo judges' pick for Top Hand at Saturday night’s events in Roaring Springs. The saddle is currently on display at Happy State Bank in Matador. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Most ranch rodeos consist entirely of timed events, with the goal being to complete the assigned task in the shortest possible tim. | THETEXASSPUR

Most ranch rodeos consist entirely of timed events, with the goal being to complete the assigned task in the shortest possible tim. | THETEXASSPUR

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Welcome to the rodeo!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
New to watching a ranch rodeo event? Here’s a little information (from Wikipedia, the WRCA website, and other sources) that will help you follow the action in the ring all weekend. Each year, the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion hosts aninvitationalranchrodeosanctioned with the WRCA.
Welcome to the 99th Motley Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo!

Welcome to the 99th Motley Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo!

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Welcome to the 99th Motley Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Oats, dates and peanut butter yield a different sort of cookie

Oats, dates and peanut butter yield a different sort of cookie

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Oats, dates and peanut butter yield a different sort of cookie

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
I recently made a big batch of peanut butter cookies for a fundraiser, which only made me want to bake some for myself. I always think of oatmeal, or peanut butter cookies, as the “healthy” ones. But I wanted to dig deeper. How could I turn them into something my body really loves me to eat?
Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

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Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER As public schools return to classes this month, one measure of success that’s on the minds of educators and parents alike is the accountability rating, or “school report card,” issued by the Texas Education Association (TEA).

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RANCH RODEO DRAW, ANNOUNCED JULY 27

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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RODEO EVENTS AND A WEEKEND-LONG VENDOR FAIR take place at the Roaring Springs rodeo grounds and community center Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m Saturday in downtown Roaring Springs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

RODEO EVENTS AND A WEEKEND-LONG VENDOR FAIR take place at the Roaring Springs rodeo grounds and community center Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m Saturday in downtown Roaring Springs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

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Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo this week

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Founded in 1923, the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo begins the last Thursday of August through that Saturday, with a parade Saturday morning.
SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

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SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Last week Paducah ISD held “Meet the Teacher” and the community came out with a great attendance. The first day of school was this week.