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SILVERTON FOOTBALL TheSilvertonOwlsreceivedtheirfinal pep talk of the pre-season last week, as the regular season kicks off next week. | COURTESY PHOTO

SILVERTON FOOTBALL TheSilvertonOwlsreceivedtheirfinal pep talk of the pre-season last week, as the regular season kicks off next week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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SILVERTON FOOTBALL

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
SILVERTON FOOTBALL
DUAL CREDIT Motley County ISD has 14 dual-credit students taking 78 hours this semester in a partnership program with South Plains College Dual Credit. | COURTESY PHOTO

DUAL CREDIT Motley County ISD has 14 dual-credit students taking 78 hours this semester in a partnership program with South Plains College Dual Credit. | COURTESY PHOTO

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DUAL CREDIT

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
DUAL CREDIT
LIBRARY LUNCH The Motley County Library will host their annual beans and cornbread lunch Friday, Aug. 28. | COURTESY PHOTO

LIBRARY LUNCH The Motley County Library will host their annual beans and cornbread lunch Friday, Aug. 28. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley Library to host annual beans and cornbread lunch fundraiser Aug. 28

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Who’s ready for some good old fashioned eatin’?The Motley County Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Rootin’ Tootin’ Beans and Cornbread lunch fundraiser on Friday of the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo, Friday, Aug. 28.

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Matador Connect

From The Editors
Thursday, August 27, 2026
A heartfelt thank-you to Marilynn HicksWell, they say all good things must come to an end—but we keep hoping they won’t!Your editors have counted on Marilynn Hicks of Matador for many things over the years—a warm introduction to Motley County during ourTexas Plains Trail Region days; comfortable...
Valley cross country gets off to a strong start

Valley cross country gets off to a strong start

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Valley cross country gets off to a strong start

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots cross country teams had a strong weekend of competition.On Thursday, Micah Ferrel (far left) and Hartlee Battey competed in the Twilight Run at West Texas A&M University, competing against runners from all classifications, 1A through 6A. Ferrel had an...
PADUCAH SCRIMMAGE The Paducah Dragons scrimmaged the Valley Patriots last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

PADUCAH SCRIMMAGE The Paducah Dragons scrimmaged the Valley Patriots last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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PADUCAH SCRIMMAGE

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
PADUCAH SCRIMMAGE
The Motley County Matadors faced the Silverton Owls last week in their first scrimmage of the year. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Motley County Matadors faced the Silverton Owls last week in their first scrimmage of the year. | COURTESY PHOTO

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FIRST SCRIMMAGE

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026