OWLS AT CAMP

The Silverton boys finished the High Plains Team Camp 3-3 last weekend. They competed against some tough competition, learned a lot and got better every game.

LADY OWLS SUMMER CAMP

Silverton varsity and junior high basketball girls had a great team camp last week. The varsity’s final record was 3-5 after defeating Sayre, Spearman and Cherokee.The high school lost to Canadian,Wheeler, Childress, Elk City and Leedey.

MOTLEY CO. AT BRAZOS BOWL

Several outstanding athletes played for Motley County one last time last week at the Brazos Bowl game. Pictured with Coach Mike Bigham are Paul Johannes, Noah Martin, Tylan Martin, Colter Fisk, Caden Bingham, Karmelo Guzman and Coach Caleb Barkowsky.

Silverton among recipients of VFD grant from Forest Service statewide

Among the most recent round of funding approvals from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $25,000 for the purchase of fire and rescue equipment.The 77th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2604 in 2001, establishing the Rural Volunteer Fire Department...

LOOKING BACK

Looking Back June 12, 1969— Summer socializing and honorsJune 12, 1969—Bond election called for building new City Hall….Heavy rainfall received over the weekend….

Silverton Library kicks off summer reading program with a little magic

The Silverton Library kicked off their summer reading program on June 2 with a little magic.Kyle from Amarillo Magic Company put on a show with tricks the audience enjoyed watching, and sleight-of-hand that youngsters loved interacting with.As summer gives families a chance to slow down and enjoy...

Matador prepares for local KCBDTV Community Coverage July 21

Council discusses new fire hydrants, increases landfill rates, passes RV ordinanceThe Matador City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in City Hall chambers.Present at the meeting were Mayor Gerald “Fuzzy” Conner, John Martin, Caron Perkins, Jeromy Jameson, Gary Stone,...

GUTHRIE CHEER

GUTHRIE CHEER

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: David L. Harrison, poet laureate of Springfield, Missouri, composed and read 'A Highway is Born' on May 1 at the Queen’s Gate dedication in his resident city.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?