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Turkey Time

Turkey Time

Turkey Time

Body STAY ALL NIGHT—IF YOU CAN A sizable crowd of die-hard fans of Western Swing sits in the Saturday afternoon sun to hear the Bob Wills Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts at the traditional free concert at the old football field in Turkey.
THE SEARCH BEGINS In 2023, fans celebrated the 400th girls basketball win for Coach Amy Bowles. Valley is now officially looking for“a GREAT Girls Coach”to fill the vacancy left by Bowles’ departure. | COURTESY PHOTO

THE SEARCH BEGINS In 2023, fans celebrated the 400th girls basketball win for Coach Amy Bowles. Valley is now officially looking for“a GREAT Girls Coach”to fill the vacancy left by Bowles’ departure. | COURTESY PHOTO

End of an era at Valley: Bowles to depart for Rankin

Body As she departs for a new post at Rankin, in the Permian Basin, Coach Amy Bowles is leaving Valley with an incredible legacy.Rankin ISD has found its new leader for the girls’ basketball program, snagging veteran head coach Amy Bowles following her historic run at Valley.
BANKING ON IT

BANKING ON IT

BANKING ON IT

Body BANKINGONIT GuyYoung, president of the First National Bank of Quitaque, talks Saturday morning after the Bob Wills Day Parade to Don Cheek, former Floydada resident, as he welcomes visitors to the new yet-to-be-open and yet-to-be-furnishedTurkey branch of the bank.

Highway 70 Garage Sales set for May 2

Body GOOD WEATHER PORTENDS GOOD SALES FROM ROARING SPRINGS TO JAYTONThe annual Highway 70 Garage Sales are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, with more than 40 vendors signed up as of Tuesday along a 60-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop, according to co-organizer Joan Day of Spur.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE will feature a Battle Dance between Judy Nix (left) and His Texas Cowboysvs.JakeHooker(below) and the Outsiders. | COURTESY PHOTO

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE will feature a Battle Dance between Judy Nix (left) and His Texas Cowboysvs.JakeHooker(below) and the Outsiders. | COURTESY PHOTO

Schedule at a glance

Body INFORMATION FROM WWW. BOBWILLSDAY.COM AND DANCE SCHEDULE AND TICKETSDances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Bob Wills Center, 602 Lyles St., Turkey, (806) 336-1471.