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Lady Patriots notch first district win

Lady Patriots notch first district win

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Lady Patriots notch first district win

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body The Lady Patriots dominated in Paducah territory Friday night, Jan 9, defeating the Lady Dragons 91-15 for their first district matchup of the season.

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Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https://apps.texastribune.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body January 9, 1980: Babies born in the new yearJanuary 9, 1980—Gopher demonstration to be held Monday at Lake Mackenzie….Thomas Perkins named to Dean’s Honor Roll at Clarendon College….Mr. and Mrs. Don Glenn announce the birth of a daughter, Holly Renee….Mr. and Mrs.
Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

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Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Silverton Lady Owls are 13-1 following a non-district matchup against Motley County on Friday, Jan 2. Silverton hosted a 4-game night at home, splitting the wins evenly with the Matadors.
MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Matadors add win, 13-2 for the season

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Motley County Matadors are 13-2 following a non-district victory in Silverton on Friday, Jan 2.The JV Lady Mats tipped the night off against a tough Lady Owls team, falling short 4-36.The JV Matadors found better luck, slipping past the Owls 43-31.

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Matador Connect

Week Of January 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body I know people had family in during the holidays because the streets were filled with cars and kids.
DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

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Tigers sent home tails tucked Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots dominated McLean at home on Friday, Jan. 2, sending both Tiger teams home with their tails tucked.The Lady Patriots topped the Lady Tigers by almost 50 points, shutting them down with a score of 73-27.