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Eleven Valley players named to 2023 roster

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Congratulations go to the Valley Patriots football players named below for their accomplishments on the field during the 2023 season. The following young men were recognized at the All-District meeting: 1ST TEAM OFFENSE 2ND TEAM DEFENSE 2ND TEAM DEFENSE 1ST TEAM OFFENSE 1ST TEAM OFFENSE

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

(Editors’ note: We’re catching up with TWO WEEKS’ worth of Friendship Quilters, as it appears the U.S. mail got a bit behind in delivering the text!) There were only two at quilting Thursday as the cooler weather brought colds and just “feel bad” to some.

LOOKING BACK

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LOOKING BACK

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

November 23, 1979: Lake Mackenzie work moves ahead Mackenzie board gives “go-ahead” to first supply phase . . .

SEASON ENDS

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SEASON ENDS

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

SEASON ENDS The Silverton Owls' season ended last week with an Area championship loss to Balmorhea. The Owls were district champions and bi-district champions this year. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Silverton’s Carlos Alanis, a senior, was selected by Texas 1A Fan as the Sticker Player of the Week for Silverton in the Area playoff game versus Balmorhea. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Briscoe commission approves

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Briscoe commission approves new courthouse phone system in Oct. meeting

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

In the regular monthly meeting of the Briscoe County Commissioners on October 10, the court unanimously accepted a bid from Mid-Plains Telephone for a new phone system for the courthouse, at a cost of $355 per month.

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BRISCOE COUNTY 2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

As approved by Commissioners Court Oct. 10, 2023 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAYMonday, January 15, 2024 PRESIDENTS DAY Monday, February 19, 2024 GOOD FRIDAY Friday, March 29, 2024 MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 27, 2024 JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY Wednesday, June 19, 2024 INDEPENDENCE DAY...

BASKETBALL UNDERWAY The season has begun for Motley County basketball, for both girls and boys. The Lady Mats took a tough loss to Electra 46-24 on Saturday and a close loss to Petersburg (shown here) on November 4, 37-32. The boys and the girls were to play Crowell Monday, and then get a break for Thanksgiving. | COURTESY PHOTO

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