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May 2 election results

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body County, city results from Hall County In unofficial results the evening of May 2 sent in by elections clerk Pat Snider, Melissa Hibbitts won the seat for alderman, Ward 1, in the City of Memphis, with 29 votes, defeating Victor L. Flores, with 3 votes.

SELFLESS SERVICE McAdoo’s Debi Gardner, left, and Donna Edinburgh of the Dickens Emergency Management Service were both recognized April 11 with the Mark Beck Humanitarian Award. McAdoo volunteers often assist departments in neighboring counties in the area as well. | COURTESY PHOTO

Area first responders honored

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body On April 11th, Donna Edinburgh and Debi Gardner were both awarded the Mark Beck Humanitarian Award at the South Plar,s Emergency Medical Services annual conference.

BONDS OF COMMUNITY

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body BOND MEASURES PASS FOR PADUCAH ISD According to school superintendent Gary Waitman, unofficial vote totals May 2 for Proposition A were 284 for, 111 against; for Proposition B, 307 for, 94 against. The bond measures will fund $11.

SHS SENIORS

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body SHS SENIORS The Rock Creek Church of Christ hosted Silverton Seniors last week with a great message for their future and a delicious luncheon.

SILVERTON REGIONAL UIL

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body SILVERTON REGIONAL UIL These Silverton students represented their school at the Regional UIL Academic last week. Although they performedwell,noneadvanced to state.

FFA STATE OFFICERS

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body The Texas FFA state officers visited with the Silverton FFA chapter last week. They put on a workshop about Input/Output, focusing on how much time is put into activities, school and families.

Matador Connect

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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

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

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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.