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Week Of July 31, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lifelong friends gathered in Matador recently. Some have been friends for 80-plus years. The group were so graciously accommodated in the childhood home of Carolyn Limmer. Those gathering were Carolyn Pohl Limmer, Cherri Barton Karr, Janie Waybourn Brooks, Melanie Brown Camp and Kay Rattan Bailey.
MOTLEY SNEAK PEEK “We want to compete, win district championships, and make a run in the playoffs,”Motley County head football coach Mike Bigham told KCBD sportscaster Pete Christy July 21. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEY SNEAK PEEK “We want to compete, win district championships, and make a run in the playoffs,”Motley County head football coach Mike Bigham told KCBD sportscaster Pete Christy July 21. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Pete’s Pigskin Previews continue for area schools

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
KCBD SPORTSCASTER CHRISTY INTERVIEWS BIGHAM DURING MATADOR COVERAGEPete’s Pigskin Previews on KCBD-TV, Lubbock Channell 11, continued during the station’s 2026 Community Coverage Tour.
SUMMER READING In the Summer Reading Program at Paducah’s Bicentennial Public Library last week, youngsters learned about a new hero, Captain Goggles, and all participants signed a pledge to learn to swim so they could be safe in the water.Then, a lot of books were checked out for the next adventure in reading. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUMMER READING In the Summer Reading Program at Paducah’s Bicentennial Public Library last week, youngsters learned about a new hero, Captain Goggles, and all participants signed a pledge to learn to swim so they could be safe in the water.Then, a lot of books were checked out for the next adventure in reading. | COURTESY PHOTO

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SUMMER READING

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
SUMMER READING
Guthrie’s Sloan earns statewide honor

Guthrie’s Sloan earns statewide honor

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Guthrie’s Sloan earns statewide honor

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
GUTHRIE HONOR Congratulations go to Guthrie ag teacher Riley Sloan, who has been named the VATAT (Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas) Texas State Young Teacher of the Year.

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MOTLEY COUNTY ISD SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 2026–2027

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
MRS. FREEMAN’S PRE-K 3 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 2026–27 1 Regular size backpack1 No Spill Dishwasher Safe Water Bottle1 10 count Crayola Classic ColorWashable Markers1 Crayola Watercolors1 School Box1 1½ inThree Ring BinderWith Clear Front Pocket (This is for their Pre-K Memory Book)1 Gallon Size Ziplock...