Former Guthrie CSD coach Roddy Shipman inducted into TSMCA Hall of Fame

CoachRoddyShipman was inducted as a member of the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at the TSMCA Conference in Wichita Falls on June 20.

Hometown Independence day celebrations slated for July 4 weekend

Locla residents and their visitors are invited to cap off the Independence Day holiday this year with community spirit and dazzling light displays at numerous local fireworks events.PADUCAH The Paducah Volunteer Fire Department in Cottle County is hosting an America 250 fireworks display on...

Motley commissioners to accept bids for several properties

The Motley County commissioners court met for their regular session at the Motley County Courthouse in Matador on May 11 at 9 a.m.Present at the meeting were County Judge Jim Meador and commissioners Douglas Campbell, Roegan Cruse, Franklin Jameson, Timmy Brooks, Taylor Elliot and Treasurer Misty...

Matador Connect

Week of June 19, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comIf you haven’t been down the hill and into the park lately, you need to go.

Motley ISD School Board hears presentations from school seniors

The Motley County ISD board of trustees held their regular meeting April 27, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.Present were board president Brian Marshall and members Bert Darsey, Tina Brooks, Tanya Multer, Quinten Rose and Tanya Radford.

Turkey-Quitaque ISD considers year-end personnel moves

The Turkey-Quitaque ISD school board held its regular meeting May 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.Members present were Cody Barclay, Danny House, Walt Koepke, Kendall Oliver, JC Pigg, Zach Ramsey and board president Chris Tucker.Others present included Adam Elliott, Brandon Smith and Chance...

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONGLAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:The question was, 'At what site near Amarillo was a large deposit of helium discovered in Texas, soon after the establishment of Route 66?”

UIL legislative council one step closer on flag football proposal

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...