FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Oh my goodness, here we go again with the coronavirus. I had hoped we would not have so much more of that, but! I hope it will not be bad and I will keep my mask handy. Glad I got my shots. I just got word that my late husband’s brother, Joe Ray Stodghill, passed away.

LOOKING BACK

July 29, 1948—H. Roy Brown, whose section farm is just off the north of the town of Silverton, brought in a good water well last Saturday.

Briscoe County’s Pioneer of the Year announced

On a Briscoe County Road off FM 284 sits a red brick house with white stucco on the side. It’s just a mile south of the Silvercot Gin, and it’s the home of local farmer and 2021 Pioneer of the Year Elton Cantwell.

Scarlett & The Silvertown Band to perform at Jamaica July 25

Local musicians Scarlett & the Silvertown Band will be playing for Our Lady of Loreto’s annual Jamaica in Silverton on Sunday, July 25.

Briscoe commissioners’ court funds $100K for Tri County Food Pantry

In the regular meeting of the Briscoe County Commissioners held July 12, Nicole Tyler spoke in open forum. Tyler spoke as a representative from the Texas Department of Transportation to inform the court about STEP grants, which TxDOT provides in order to cover overtime hours for sheriff’s deputies.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

The quilters are enjoying the cool air from the new air conditioner. It really makes a difference and everyone is so proud of it. And the exercise group second the thanks for the cool room. The Methodist Church is hosting the Vacation Bible School this week.

Briscoe County sends notices of marks and brands renewal

Pursuant to Texas Agriculture Code 144.044 all Marks, Brands and Tattoos currently registered with the Briscoe County Clerk will expire on August 31, 2021. The renewal period for your Marks/Brands/ Tattoos is September 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

Briscoe County youth compete in 4-H record book contest

More than 150 youth from 21 Panhandle counties submitted record books to be judged by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service agents and adult volunteers at the Tri-State Fairgrounds July 10 in Amarillo.

WAMPLER WINS

WAMPLER WINS Motley County’s Kade Wampler caught a 23-yard pass from Groom’s Gunner Lamb in the third quarter as their West team defeated the East 38-34 in the TSMCA All-Star Friday night at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley 4-H competes in District 3 Record Book contest

Motley County 4-H competed in the District 3 Record Book contest last week. The results are as follows. Junior Division: Ryder Russell, 3rd Goat; Senior Division: Wyatt Perryman, 5th Beef; Jacelyn Perryman, 2nd Natural Resources.