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SILVERTON LIBRARY

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SILVERTON LIBRARY PROGRAM

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Silverton Public Library had some very special visitors last week as they completed their week of American Heritage programs.Benjamin Franklin announced the arrival of General George Washington and his friend Paul Revere.
MOTLEY LIBRARY SUMMER

MOTLEY LIBRARY SUMMER

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MOTLEY LIBRARY SUMMER READING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Motley County Library 2026 Summer Reading Program wrapped up Monday, June 29, with fun, games and an ice cream party. Attendees had a creative time at every session.
Congratulations go to DarrenTaylor, Plains Lumber’s spring giveaway winner. | COURTESY PHOTO

Congratulations go to DarrenTaylor, Plains Lumber’s spring giveaway winner. | COURTESY PHOTO

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SPRING GIVE AWAY WINNER

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
TINY DANCERS Everlee Taylor, Georgia Pigg and Brooke Fuston have spent the season under the dedicated instruction of Ms. Sherry in Lubbock. | COURTESY PHOTO

TINY DANCERS Everlee Taylor, Georgia Pigg and Brooke Fuston have spent the season under the dedicated instruction of Ms. Sherry in Lubbock. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Local dance trio achieves success at national stage

Deyanara Lane |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A talented local trio of young dancers from Lubbock’s Artist in Motion dance studio recently returned from a successful run at the Dance Showcase USA Nationals, where they demonstrated poise and skill to secure a thirdplace finish in their division.The dancers, Everlee Taylor, Georgia Pigg and...
MOTLEY HONORS Congratulations go to Colter Fisk and Brandon Smith, who were selected to play in the Texas Six Man Coaches All-Star football game Saturday night in Wichita Falls for the West team. The West won 71-12. Paul Johannes was also selected for basketball. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEY HONORS Congratulations go to Colter Fisk and Brandon Smith, who were selected to play in the Texas Six Man Coaches All-Star football game Saturday night in Wichita Falls for the West team. The West won 71-12. Paul Johannes was also selected for basketball. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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MOTLEY HONORS

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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UIL legislative council one step closer on flag football proposal

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Standing Committee on Athletics has approved its staff to conduct a superintendent survey about a proposal to implement girls flag football as a sanctioned sport.The effort to bring girls flag football into the UIL system has been led in large part...
SILVERTONHONOR Maddie Francis of Silverton’s Class of 2026 was the Offensive MVP of theTexas Six-Man Coaches Association Girls Basketball All-Star Game in Wichita Falls Saturday night. The West beat the East 69-18. | COURTESY PHOTO

SILVERTONHONOR Maddie Francis of Silverton’s Class of 2026 was the Offensive MVP of theTexas Six-Man Coaches Association Girls Basketball All-Star Game in Wichita Falls Saturday night. The West beat the East 69-18. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Maddie Francis named Offensive MVP of TSMCA Girls basketball game

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) held its annual conference and all-star games at Wichita Falls on June 19 and 20.
GUTHRIE HONOR Congratulations go to Guthrie’s Kaleb Green, who was chosen to play one last time at the TSMCA D-2 All-Star game on the West Team. The West won 71-12 Saturday night in Wichita Falls. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE HONOR Congratulations go to Guthrie’s Kaleb Green, who was chosen to play one last time at the TSMCA D-2 All-Star game on the West Team. The West won 71-12 Saturday night in Wichita Falls. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Kaleb Green suits up for TSMCA All-Star Game

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) held its annual conference and all-star games on June 19 and 20 at Wichita Falls.A select group of graduated senior student-athletes received an invitation to showcase their athletic ability for the final time and earn scholarships.Kaleb Green...
Carson Tucker suits up for TSMCA All-Star Game

Carson Tucker suits up for TSMCA All-Star Game

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Carson Tucker suits up for TSMCA All-Star Game

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) held its annual conference and all-star games at Wichita Falls on June 19 and 20.A select group of graduated senior student-athletes received an invitation to showcase their athletic abilities for the final time and earn scholarships.Carson Tucker...