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Motley County Library receives donation from Farris Foundation

Staff Reports
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Motley County Library in Matador has received a $15,000 donation from the Farris Foundation in Floyd County.“The Kinder and Martha Farris Foundation has been a major contributor to the library for many years and we are very appreciative of their support,” Library Director Carla Meador said.
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
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.Silverton shut the varsity Lady Mats out,...

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Motley County Schools post 3rd six weeks honor rolls

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Thefollowingstudents enrolled in Motley County Schools earned “A” Honor Roll for the 3rd six weeks of the 2025–26 school year.First grade: Creed Airhart, Levi Benson, Eddie Castillo, Adelina Martinez, Adaline Osborn, Wade Whitaker Second grade: Xavier Alcala, Everlee Dawson, Sage DeWeese, Aubrie...

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Week Of January 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
I know people had family in during the holidays because the streets were filled with cars and kids.I got to see all of our children and grandchildren except three; Hannah Hicks is a relatively new hire at the DA’s office in NYC and didn’t have extended time off, and her sister, Hailey Hicks, had to...
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
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.
Two losses on the road for Paducah

Two losses on the road for Paducah

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Two losses on the road for Paducah

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Paducah suffered two tough losses at Lorenzo Friday night, Jan 2.The Lady Dragons fell 7-62 followed by a Dragon loss of 38-55.Both teams were to travel to Anton on Tuesday, Jan 6 (scores not available at press time).Paducah will host two home games on Friday, Jan 9.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES POLL

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
CLASS 1A GIRLS1. Gordon 19-02. Eula 23-03. Silverton 13-1 4. Hermleigh 22-25. Nazareth 11-56. Moulton 20-27. Bellevue 22-28. Nueces Canyon 16-29. Irion County 15-210. Zavalla 19-311. Guthrie 19-312. Kress 15-513. Brookesmith 12-214. McMullen County 19-415. Huckabay 21-416. Paint Creek 14-317.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
CLASS 1A BOYS1. Jayton (6-1)2. Gordon (6-2)3. Brookeland (11-10)4. Texline (14-6)5. Huckabay (21-2)6. Munday (13-8)7. Fayetteville (15-5)8. Whitharral (10-8)9. Slocum (14-6)10. Perrin-Whitt (12-5)11. Richards (13-2)12. Groveton Centerville (12-6)13. Valley (12-3)14. Wells (10-10)15.
SILVERTONSENIORCOOPERMULLINS was namedTexas Six-Man Coaches Association Division 1 Region 2 All-Region Honorable MentionReceiverforthe2025footballseason. | COURTESYPHOTO

SILVERTONSENIORCOOPERMULLINS was namedTexas Six-Man Coaches Association Division 1 Region 2 All-Region Honorable MentionReceiverforthe2025footballseason. | COURTESYPHOTO

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SILVERTON SENIOR COOPER MULLINS

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025