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Matadors, Lady Mats tip off district play

Matadors, Lady Mats tip off district play

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Matadors, Lady Mats tip off district play

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body The Motley County Matadors are 14-2 following a non-district victory in Springlake-Earth on Friday, Jan 9, winning 52-48.The Lady Mats travelled south Friday for their first district matchup against Spur, losing 37-68.The varsity Matadors travelled to Roby on Tuesday, Jan.
Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.” | COURTESY PHOTO

Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.” | COURTESY PHOTO

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MCISD HONOR

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body MCISD HONOR Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.”

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Lady Jags top Saint Jo 58-19

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags added their fourth win in a row on Friday, Jan 9 after defeating Saint Jo 58-19.The Lady Jags tipped off their first district game of the season at Motley County while the Jaguars travelled to Hedley. Scores were not available at press time.
PADUCAHBASKETBALL The Paducah Dragons and Lady Dragons were in action on homecourt Friday taking on the Valley girls and Jayton boys.The Dragons fells to reigning State champion Jaybirds 71-26, and the Lady Dragons lost toValley 91-15. | PADUCAH POST

PADUCAHBASKETBALL The Paducah Dragons and Lady Dragons were in action on homecourt Friday taking on the Valley girls and Jayton boys.The Dragons fells to reigning State champion Jaybirds 71-26, and the Lady Dragons lost toValley 91-15. | PADUCAH POST

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Two losses at home for Paducah

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body Paducah suffered two tough losses at home Friday night, Jan 9.The Lady Dragons fell 15-91 to Valley, followed by a Dragons loss to Jayton, 26-71.Both teams were to travel to host home games, Tuesday, Jan 13. The girls hosted Spur and the boys hosted Lockney.
The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE-BOUND

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body STATE-BOUND The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships.
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.