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John Erickson: a Texas literary hero

John Erickson: a Texas literary hero

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John Erickson: a Texas literary hero

Glenn Dromgoole
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body I had the good fortune recently to spend three hours watching a Texas literary hero sign books for his many admirers. It was the most inspirational book signing I’ve ever witnessed.
Cocoa bombs lend chocolatey richness to traditional cup

Cocoa bombs lend chocolatey richness to traditional cup

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Cocoa bombs lend chocolatey richness to traditional cup

News Staff
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body Chances are, you’ve heard of the spherical craze called cocoa bombs. It’s a fun, creative way to make a cup of hot cocoa. In fact, it’s a hot chocolate “experience.
JUST DROP INTO WARM MILK and the cocoa bomb’s magic will happen quickly, depending on how hot the cup of milk is. | ANGELINA LARUE

JUST DROP INTO WARM MILK and the cocoa bomb’s magic will happen quickly, depending on how hot the cup of milk is. | ANGELINA LARUE

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Cocoa Bombs

News Staff
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body 12 ounces dark chocolate chips 8 teaspoons instant hot chocolate mix 40 mini marshmallows Crushed peppermint, optional 1½ inch silicone half-sphere mold Chill a baking sheet in the freezer.
How good is your spamese?

How good is your spamese?

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How good is your spamese?

Commentary
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body If you’re not bilingual but you’d like to be, there’s good news. You probably already know spamese, and you don’t have to worry about pronunciation of any of the words. Spamese isn’t spoken. It’s just for email and texts and such.

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Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

News Staff
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body December 8 Jacob Ivory December 10 Tim Matthews December 11 Ty Waller Brandi Zeigler December 12 Tommy Burson Alma Hobbs December 15 Steve Miller Aaron Younger Michael Silva December 16 Stanley Gamble Virgil Minyard
Silverton wins Panhandle BBB video contest

Silverton wins Panhandle BBB video contest

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Silverton wins Panhandle BBB video contest

News Staff
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body SILVERTON WINS VIDEO CONTEST Schools across the Panhandle competed in the Better Business Bureau’s video contest last week, and and congratulations go to the Digital Media class on winning two top awards out of 20 area entries in the competition.
Bob Wills Day organizers announce 2 music events

Bob Wills Day organizers announce 2 music events

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Bob Wills Day organizers announce 2 music events

Kay Ellington
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Body Organizers of Bob Wills Day in Turkey made two musical announcements last week. The first is that the era of delays are over—and the longanticipated 50th Annual Bob Wills Day will be held April 28, 29 and 30, 2022 in Turkey.
Comedian William Lee Martin presents The Return of the Nutcracker at Plainview’s Fair Theater Dec. 17

Comedian William Lee Martin presents The Return of the Nutcracker at Plainview’s Fair Theater Dec. 17

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Comedian William Lee Martin presents The Return of the Nutcracker at Plainview’s Fair Theater Dec. 17

Staff Reports
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Body Comedian William Lee Martin will bring his annual Christmas standup comedy spectacular and variety show “The Return of the Nutcracker – Putting the Fun in Dysfunctional Family Christmas” to the Fair Theater (717 Broadway, Plainview) on Friday, Dec. 17.