Milo: It’s what’s popping!

Calling all milo poppers. I know you’re out there. But with no milo poppers’ Facebook group, it’s like we don’t exist. Somebody please create that page. Having already ignited a milo fire in the microwave (more about that later), I’m ready for tips and recipes from savvy poppers. I’m a newbie.

MATADOR FAMILY DOLLAR

MATADOR FAMILY DOLLAR The Family Dollar store, a block east of the courthouse square on Highway 70 in downtown Matador, will bring extended shopping hours to local Matador residents when it opens later this year.

86th Annual Hall County Picnic set for Sept. 18

The 86th Annual Hall County Picnic is stacking up to be loads of fun on Saturday, Sept. 18 in Memphis.

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

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

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 Wayne Smith RHAA...

SPOTLIGHT ON 98TH ANNUAL OLD SETTLERS REUNION & RODEO

TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS BY BARBARA BRANNON

Silverton happenings

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. After the game is Movie/Game Night (sponsored by the Student Council).

LOOKING BACK

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.