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Turkey has new mayor-to-be

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The City of Turkey has a new mayor. On Feb. 9, Mayor Christy Yates resigned, and her four-year term must be filled by an elected candidate. Turkey will be having a special election on May 2, 2026 to elect a mayor.
Colliers honored for stewardship of Matador Ranch

Colliers honored for stewardship of Matador Ranch

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Colliers honored for stewardship of Matador Ranch

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
MATADORSCOMETOLUBBOCK At last Friday night’s Presidential Reception, a highlight of each year’s West Texas Historical Association, banquet speaker Scott Collier, of the family that has owned the Matador Ranch since 2021, gave an informative presentation on “Throwing a Wide Loop on the Matadors.”

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Matador Connect

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Week of April 10, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comThings are getting busy in Matador this week.The 4A Board will meet on Thursday at 5:30 at the City Hall to consider a request for funds.
Whiteflat past preserved in new book

Whiteflat past preserved in new book

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Whiteflat past preserved in new book

Barbarabrannon |
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Few residents live today to tell the tale of the Motley County community of Whiteflat.But one researcher is committed to telling theirs.Leesa Ruderman, a descendant of Whiteflat forebears who has worked recently with the Motley County Historical Commission to document graves in the Whiteflat...
CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

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CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Paducah ISD elementary students enjoyed watching the raising of the tent before the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus began their performance earlier this week.
HEAD ’EM UP and move ’em out April 17 and 18 for the annual Cottle-King Reunion & Rodeo. Here’s your handy schedule to clip out and carry with you as you make plans for the big weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO

HEAD ’EM UP and move ’em out April 17 and 18 for the annual Cottle-King Reunion & Rodeo. Here’s your handy schedule to clip out and carry with you as you make plans for the big weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Paducah prepares for 83rd annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo, April 17–18

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
History and heritage will take center stage as Paducah hosts the 83rd Annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18.
CEMETERY RECOGNITION The Motley County Museum will host an event to recognize placement of a new Texas historical marker at the settlement ofWhiteflat. | COURTESY PHOTO

CEMETERY RECOGNITION The Motley County Museum will host an event to recognize placement of a new Texas historical marker at the settlement ofWhiteflat. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Sign to be dedicated at historic Whiteflat Cemetery April 11

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The hardworking folks at the Motley County Museum have achieved another landmark—this time, securing recognition for a nearly forgotten cemetery in the Whiteflat community north of Matador.Relatives, guests, and former residents are invited to attend a marker dedication of a Texas Historic Cemetery...