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RODEO BOARD for the upcoming 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Rodeo and Reunion are, from left, Logan Bradley, Cally Jean Pool, Cliff Foster, Conner Washinton, Matthew Cruse, Taylor Phillips, Kevin Brendle, Bobby Holland, Krista Francis. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTOS

RODEO BOARD for the upcoming 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Rodeo and Reunion are, from left, Logan Bradley, Cally Jean Pool, Cliff Foster, Conner Washinton, Matthew Cruse, Taylor Phillips, Kevin Brendle, Bobby Holland, Krista Francis. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTOS

Motley commissioners approve equipment for Sheriff’s department at June meeting

Compiled From Minutes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Body In the regular monthly meeting of the Motley County commissioners June 10, 2024, the court discussed obtaining a Cop-Sync software license for the new deputy.

Matador Connect

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Body Week of August 8, 2024 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comIf you have not driven by Billie Dean’s this week, you are in for a surprise. There are rooms almost ready to rent. It looks amazing.
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FLOMOT NEWS

FLOMOT NEWS

Earlyne Jameson
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Body Motley County July weatherMotley County summertime, hot, windy and dry in July 2024. The county had weather warnings and fire alerts throughout the month. The triple-digit temperatures reached 104 degrees. The recent planted crops need a rain.
INTERN OF THE YEAR Caleb Ferguson (center) of Paducah was honored with a presentation by TxDOT Childress District staffers Darwin Lankford (left) and Shari Thomason (right). | COURTESY PHOTO

INTERN OF THE YEAR Caleb Ferguson (center) of Paducah was honored with a presentation by TxDOT Childress District staffers Darwin Lankford (left) and Shari Thomason (right). | COURTESY PHOTO

Paducah youth named TxDOT Childress Intern of the Year

Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Body Caleb Ferguson of Paducah was recently selected as TxDOT 2024 Summer Intern of the Year for the Childress District.Caleb works in the District Lab and has proven to be an exceptional employee, according to the district office’s press release.
In the Guthrie Common School District Summer Reading Program the students who read all summer went on a field trip to Barnes & Noble, the National Ranching Heritage Center, and the Water Rampage in Lubbock. | COURTESY PHOTO

In the Guthrie Common School District Summer Reading Program the students who read all summer went on a field trip to Barnes & Noble, the National Ranching Heritage Center, and the Water Rampage in Lubbock. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE SUMMER READING

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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DANA PARNELL AND EMBERLYNN MULLIN

DANA PARNELL AND EMBERLYNN MULLIN

Meet the queen candidates for Motley-Dickens Old Settlers

Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Body Introducing the Dickens County Queen Candidate: Dana Parnell Dana Parnell is the daughter of Ruel and Kristy Harold and the granddaughter of Billy (Bo) and Donna Whitaker.A sophomore at Guthrie High School, she is 15 years old and a member of the cheer squad for her second year.
Pioneer of the Year Wanda Strange, with several family members, ride in the horse-drawn carriage in Saturday’s Briscoe Celebration parade in Silverton. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4, 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

Pioneer of the Year Wanda Strange, with several family members, ride in the horse-drawn carriage in Saturday’s Briscoe Celebration parade in Silverton. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4, 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

PRETTY IN PINK

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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