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10TH ANNUAL BISONFEST Quitaque’s annual fundraiser for the Official Bison Herd of Texas features some of the state’s favorite musicians Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTOS

10TH ANNUAL BISONFEST Quitaque’s annual fundraiser for the Official Bison Herd of Texas features some of the state’s favorite musicians Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Green and Morrow tune up for 10th BisonFest

Liz Adams
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body BisonFest has been described by fans as good, clean family fun with outstanding music. The lineup is set for Texas State Bison Music Festival’s tenth year at Caprock Canyons State Park on September 25. The show will open at 3:00 p.m.
Kids Que kicks off Briscoe

Kids Que kicks off Briscoe

Kids Que kicks off Briscoe County Cookoff Sept. 17–18

Liz Adams
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body Young outdoor chefs are invited to Silverton to show off their barbeque skills in a Kids Que as part of the fun at the Briscoe County Cook Off Friday, September 17. Boneless pork chops will be provided for children who wish to participate.

RODEO RESULTS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body COUNTY EVENTS (Thursday) List of Champions County Cutting: Brad Baxter Open Cutting: Tie Breaker: 1st, Mackie Hursh, 2nd, Colby Summers Flag Race Ages 6 & Under: Berkley Humphreys Flag Race Ages 7–12: Slydder Bateman Barrel Race: Tristan Burns County Team Roping: Chad and...

Silverton happenings

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body SILVERTON ISD HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES Thursday, Sept. 2 is Western Day. At 7:45 p.m. Snake to Bonfire at 7:45 p.m. behind PE gym. Friday is Owl Pride Day, and Homecoming festivities start at 6:45 p.m., kick-off at 7:30 p.m.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body September 4, 1925—Quitaque and Silverton unite to put over big county exhibit . . . Yesterday afternoon Briscoe County’s first bale of cotton for this season was brought in to the Silverton Gin Co. to be ginned. A Mr.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill When My Ragged-looking
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body When my ragged-looking lawn got mowed I was so proud of it as it looked beautiful. But after a few days I began to see yellow dandelions peep their heads up. They are pretty as blooming flowers if only they didn’t make an ugly head of white seeds that blow everywhere.

A Big Thank You

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body to the Motley-Dickens Counties Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo. A job well done! —Joan and John Meason

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to…

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body September 1 Judy Cruse Juan Gonzales Christian Brooks Donnie Ray Rogers Dorothy Turner Zoey Fowler September 2 Bradley Brown Brandt Bearden Mary Lou Grundy Scotty Rains September 3 Nesa Palmer David Stafford Paul Gonzales Chloe Gleghorn Janice Hill September...
QUITE A COUP FOR QUITAQUE Country music recording artist Pat Green, who has had 15 of his singles chart on “Billboard,” will be the headliner at the 10th Annual Bisonfest at Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTO

QUITE A COUP FOR QUITAQUE Country music recording artist Pat Green, who has had 15 of his singles chart on “Billboard,” will be the headliner at the 10th Annual Bisonfest at Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTO

Bisonfest returns for belated 10th anniversary

Liz Adams
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body Caprock Canyons State Park will host the Texas State Bison Music Festival for its tenth year on September 25. Dave Beck’s Tejano Weekend takes the stage at 3:00 p.m.