Ballots set in area municipal, school board elections

Body The write-in deadline for city and school elections across Caprock Country ended February 21. Some of these entities expect to cancel elections, as there were no contested positions. For those entities holding elections, election day will be Sat., May 6.

51st Bob Wills Day announces lineup for April 27-29

Body The 51st Bob Wills Day is slated for Turkey, Texas, April 27-29, and organizers have announced the lineup for this year. Thursday night will feature Billy Mata and The Texas Tradition kicking off the event with a night of dancing.

Senate panel considers rural hospital shortage

Body The industry group that represents rural hospitals says that recent state and federal reforms have stopped the epidemic of hospital closures in rural counties but there still remain pockets of the state without access to healthcare services.

BRISCOE CHILI WINNER

Body Brandy Reid-Rather won first place in Saturday’s Briscoe County Chili Cook-off in Quitaque. Wylie Bomar, one of the BCCO organizers, congratulated her for the win. 

Governor names Quitaque attorney DA for 110th

Body Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as district attorney of the 110th Judicial District in Briscoe, Dickens, Floyd, and Motley counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2024 or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Lady Patriots upend Wildorado

Body And then there was one . . . PRESS PASS SPORTS In girls basketball action, Valley used a big second half to knock off Wildorado 51-37 in the Class 1A area round on Friday night in Dimmitt.