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SILVERTON SUSPECT Eduardo Reyna Barrientos of Silverton was arrested last week in connection with the death of Tess Birkenfeld, 29, who was found dead March 16 at Happy RV Park. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. | COURTESY PHOTO

SILVERTON SUSPECT Eduardo Reyna Barrientos of Silverton was arrested last week in connection with the death of Tess Birkenfeld, 29, who was found dead March 16 at Happy RV Park. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Silverton man arrested, accused of murdering woman at Happy RV Park

Jacob Helker, Kvii-tv
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Body SWISHER COUNTY — A man is behind bars in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Tess Birkenfeld of Happy on March 16. On March 25 the Swisher County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Eduardo Reyna Barrientos of Silverton in connection with the slaying.
Guthrie OAP advances to area

Guthrie OAP advances to area

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Guthrie OAP advances to area

Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Body The Guthrie CSD One Act Play company of “Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play” competed at UIL bidistrict last week in Post and will be advancing to area competition at Frenship on April 1. They received the following awards: Best Sound Technician: Emilio Gonzalez.
$10,000 DONATION Russ and Donna Rhinehart of Stillwater, Oklahoma, have donated $10,000 to the Paducah Pool Project. Donna Rhinehart is a 1967 graduate of Paducah High School. | COURTESY PHOTO

$10,000 DONATION Russ and Donna Rhinehart of Stillwater, Oklahoma, have donated $10,000 to the Paducah Pool Project. Donna Rhinehart is a 1967 graduate of Paducah High School. | COURTESY PHOTO

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PHS alum donates $10K to Paducah pool project

Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Body Russ and Donna Rhinehart of Stillwater, Okla., made a big splash this week in Donna’s hometown of Paducah. The couple pledged a $10,000 donation to the city’s ongoing “Make A Splash” fundraising campaign to restore the historic 1937 city pool.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZED Plainview will celebrate its new enhanced streetscape with a special night of festivities on April 8, including ribbon cutting, food trucks, wine stroll and music. | COURTESY PHOTO

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZED Plainview will celebrate its new enhanced streetscape with a special night of festivities on April 8, including ribbon cutting, food trucks, wine stroll and music. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Plainview Streetscape Celebration set for April 8

Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Body Folks from all around are encouraged to attend a special event celebrating downtown revitalization in Plainview on April 8, 2022.

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Circus coming to Tulia April 7

Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Body CROSBYTON—Thirty-two weeks out of every year, the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus travels to small towns across the U.S. On April 7, they will be in Tulia at Mackenzie Park. Showtimes will be 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Pray, send money, write a song

Pray, send money, write a song

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Pray, send money, write a song

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Body Guilt. If you ever feel guilty, good for you. Chances are you’re not a sociopath. Most of us plead guilty both to doing things wrong and also to neglecting to do good. People die waiting for get-well cards from me.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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