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OS MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER The 2026 Motley- Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo scholarship recipient from Motley County is Caden Bingham, who plans to attend West Texas A&M in Canyon to study agriculture and hopes to become an ag teacher. | COURTESY PHOTO

OS MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER The 2026 Motley- Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo scholarship recipient from Motley County is Caden Bingham, who plans to attend West Texas A&M in Canyon to study agriculture and hopes to become an ag teacher. | COURTESY PHOTO

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OS MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GUTHRIE WINS New coach Craig Hamilton and the Guthrie Jaguars have their first win of the season, defeating the Rotan Yellowhammers 48–40 at home at Jack Huey Field in Guthrie. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE WINS New coach Craig Hamilton and the Guthrie Jaguars have their first win of the season, defeating the Rotan Yellowhammers 48–40 at home at Jack Huey Field in Guthrie. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GUTHRIE WINS

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority approves long-term RV site request

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
PADDLECRAFT RACE COMING UP SEPT. 5; HAUNTED TRAIL RIDE IN OCTOBERThe board of directors of the Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority held its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, at the Administrative Office board room.Members present were Bill Marten and Cory Hoelting of Tulia, Justin Graves and KayCee...

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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Sept. 3, 1987: Lake Mackenzie water depth at 112.9 feetDate in Month-Day-Year format— Short summary headlineSeptember 3, 1987—Owls travel to Higgins Friday night… Quinn Montague and Andy Bullock were graduated from Texas State Technical Institute recently during summer commencement ceremonies at...
MATADORS WIN

MATADORS WIN

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MATADORS WIN

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Motley County Matadors varsity football squad defeated the Claude Mustangs 38–34 at home in Friday night gridiron action Aug. 28. | COURTESY PHOTO
PARADE WINNER

PARADE WINNER

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PARADE WINNER

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Motley Co. cheerleaders and football players were awarded the best float award at the 103rd Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo Parade this weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO
TheValleyPatriots fell to the Sands Mustangs 124 to 74 in a high-scoring game Saturday night, Aug. 29, at the 23rd Annual Jayton Gridiron Classic. | TEXAS 1A FAN

TheValleyPatriots fell to the Sands Mustangs 124 to 74 in a high-scoring game Saturday night, Aug. 29, at the 23rd Annual Jayton Gridiron Classic. | TEXAS 1A FAN

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VALLEY FALLS

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TOP FINISH The Guthrie Lady Jags won the Haskell XC meet last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOP FINISH The Guthrie Lady Jags won the Haskell XC meet last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Guthrie girls win Haskell XC meet Aug. 26

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Guthrie Jaguars and Lady Jags started their cross-country season Aug. 26, by traveling to the Haskell Meet at the Haskell Country Club.Starting the morning off, Senior Cyler Timmons raced in the Varsity Boys Division at 9 a.m. The temperature was 84 degrees, and the course was marked off at...
The Guthrie Lady Jaguars XC team won the Haskell Cross-Country Meet last week. | SHERI BATY

The Guthrie Lady Jaguars XC team won the Haskell Cross-Country Meet last week. | SHERI BATY

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LADY JAGS WIN

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026