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2025HOCOQUEEN Senior Karyme Marguia was crowned Paducah’s Homecoming Queen by the 2024 Queen, Natalie Mejia during Friday night’s game. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

2025HOCOQUEEN Senior Karyme Marguia was crowned Paducah’s Homecoming Queen by the 2024 Queen, Natalie Mejia during Friday night’s game. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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#10 Paducah Dragons sweep Greyhounds for homecoming

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Paducah Dragons hosted the Knox City Greyhounds in Paducah for their Homecoming matchup on Friday, Oct 3.The Dragons outscored the Greyhounds 72-36, holding a firm grip on their Class 1A D2 #10 ranking and adding another victory to their new 6-0 season record.DuringtheHomecoming festivities,...
CARSONTUCKER DOWNS A MUSTANG in the game at Claude on Friday, Oct. 3. | COURTESY PHOTO BY VALLEY YEARBOOK

CARSONTUCKER DOWNS A MUSTANG in the game at Claude on Friday, Oct. 3. | COURTESY PHOTO BY VALLEY YEARBOOK

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Patriots take on Claude Mustangs

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Valley Patriots travelled to Claude on Friday, Oct. 3, where they took on the C1AD1 #26 Mustangs.The Patriots came into the week with lots of momentum after playing the #7 Whitharral Panthers within 20 points in the previous game.
Jaguars dominate Homecoming against Owls

Jaguars dominate Homecoming against Owls

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Jaguars dominate Homecoming against Owls

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Guthrie Jaguars hosted the Hedley Owls for their homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 3.The Jaguars absolutely dominated the Owls, running the score up 48-0 in the first quarter of the game before finally shutting it down at halftime with a good ol’ six-man mercy rule and a score of 68-0.Carrying...
OWLS READY FOR HOME GAME After an away loss last week (above), Silverton will host White Deer Friday night, Oct. 3, at home. | COURTESY PHOTO

OWLS READY FOR HOME GAME After an away loss last week (above), Silverton will host White Deer Friday night, Oct. 3, at home. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Owls to host Tigers in double header

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Silverton Owls will have a home game this Friday, Oct. 3, against the Groom Tigers.

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Matador Connect

Week Of October 3, 2025
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Well, there have been many people connecting this week, most in a united effort to save our only grocery store. Employees were told last week that October 4th would be the final day of business.There has been a community letter and signatures of support presented to the Lowe’s headquarters.
Matadors shake up Kiowas

Matadors shake up Kiowas

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Matadors shake up Kiowas

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Motley County Matadors travelled to Booker last Friday, Sept 26, where they defeated the Kiowas 60-38.“We had a lot of change in players and positions in the last couple of weeks,” said Coach Mike Bigham. “But we settled down in the second half and really had some kids step up.
FINALDAYS Staff—andsignage—attheLowe’sMarketinMatador confirmed Tuesday night that the announced date for the store’s closure will remain Friday, Oct. 4; remaining merchandise is marked 30% off.The Caprock Courier removed its single-copy sales rack from the store and encourages customers to purchase the newspaper atThe Allsup’s and the Hop In, both at the intersection of US 70 and TX 70 in Matador. | CAPROCK COURIER

FINALDAYS Staff—andsignage—attheLowe’sMarketinMatador confirmed Tuesday night that the announced date for the store’s closure will remain Friday, Oct. 4; remaining merchandise is marked 30% off.The Caprock Courier removed its single-copy sales rack from the store and encourages customers to purchase the newspaper atThe Allsup’s and the Hop In, both at the intersection of US 70 and TX 70 in Matador. | CAPROCK COURIER

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Matador Lowe’s Market closure confirmed for Oct. 4; mayor, citizens pursuing alternatives

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Residents in the small town of Matador learned only a few days ago that the Lowe’s grocery chain had marked their local store, #61, for abrupt closure— but that isn’t slowing themdowninsearchingout another grocer.Matador Mayor Gerald “Fuzzy” Conner began reaching out to West Texas chains of all...

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Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart. Meal delivery is also available for seniors in Matador and Roaring Springs.
Patriots surprise #7 Panthers

Patriots surprise #7 Panthers

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Patriots surprise #7 Panthers

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Valley Patriots travelled to Whitharral on Friday, Sept 26, where they gave the Class 1A D2 37 Panthers a tight first half, finishing within 20 points.Despite several early losses against some of the highest ranked teams in the state, the Patriots, ranked C1AD1 #35, came out Friday night ready...
DRAGONS ROUT DOGS Paducah’s varsity football squad took on Spur last Friday night for a decisive win. | SPUR ISD PHOTOS

DRAGONS ROUT DOGS Paducah’s varsity football squad took on Spur last Friday night for a decisive win. | SPUR ISD PHOTOS

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Dragons 45-point mercy rule the Spur Bulldogs

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Paducah Dragons held onto their Class 1A D2 #10 position after traveling to Spur on Friday, Sept. 26, where they defeated the Bulldogs 65-16.The Dragons will have their Homecoming game this Friday, Oct 3, hosting the Knox City Greyhounds at 7:30 p.m. Paducah is favored over the Greyhounds by 45...