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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body Week of May 1, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comCongratulations go to Brad Thacker on the publication of his book, “More Than This.
REGIONAL UIL

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body REGIONAL UIL These students represented Valley at Regional UIL Academics last week; Hazel Loyd (solo photo) is advancing to State in headline writing. 
NEW OWNERSHIP

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body NEW OWNERSHIP The Silver Wind RV Park and Briscoe Bite, just outside of the City of Silverton, are under new ownership. 
EASTTOWEST Alex and April Ramirez, along with their 8-year-old daughter, Brexlee, recently made the move from Montgomery, Texas, to take over management of the Silver Wind RV park. They plan to live on-site. | COURTESY PHOTO

EASTTOWEST Alex and April Ramirez, along with their 8-year-old daughter, Brexlee, recently made the move from Montgomery, Texas, to take over management of the Silver Wind RV park. They plan to live on-site. | COURTESY PHOTO

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New horizons in Silverton: Ramirez family takes the reins at Silver Wind RV Park and The Briscoe Bite

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body A new chapter is beginning for two local hospitality staples as the Ramirez family officially announced their ownership of Silver Wind RV Park and Cabins and the on-site food truck, The Briscoe Bite, in Silverton.
Turkey Time

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body STAY ALL NIGHT—IF YOU CAN A sizable crowd of die-hard fans of Western Swing sits in the Saturday afternoon sun to hear the Bob Wills Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts at the traditional free concert at the old football field in Turkey.
THE SEARCH BEGINS In 2023, fans celebrated the 400th girls basketball win for Coach Amy Bowles. Valley is now officially looking for“a GREAT Girls Coach”to fill the vacancy left by Bowles’ departure. | COURTESY PHOTO

THE SEARCH BEGINS In 2023, fans celebrated the 400th girls basketball win for Coach Amy Bowles. Valley is now officially looking for“a GREAT Girls Coach”to fill the vacancy left by Bowles’ departure. | COURTESY PHOTO

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End of an era at Valley: Bowles to depart for Rankin

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body As she departs for a new post at Rankin, in the Permian Basin, Coach Amy Bowles is leaving Valley with an incredible legacy.Rankin ISD has found its new leader for the girls’ basketball program, snagging veteran head coach Amy Bowles following her historic run at Valley.
BANKING ON IT

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BANKING ON IT

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body BANKINGONIT GuyYoung, president of the First National Bank of Quitaque, talks Saturday morning after the Bob Wills Day Parade to Don Cheek, former Floydada resident, as he welcomes visitors to the new yet-to-be-open and yet-to-be-furnishedTurkey branch of the bank.

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Highway 70 Garage Sales set for May 2

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body GOOD WEATHER PORTENDS GOOD SALES FROM ROARING SPRINGS TO JAYTONThe annual Highway 70 Garage Sales are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, with more than 40 vendors signed up as of Tuesday along a 60-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop, according to co-organizer Joan Day of Spur.