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NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith penpal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith penpal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Museum book signing one facet of Matador’s Foothills Celebration Oct. 15

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Historian Potts’ newest volume focuses on earlyday cowboy romance A wide range of events— other than the showcase music festival featuring four bands and one acoustical group— have been planned for the Foothills Celebration on Saturday, October 15, in downtown Matador.
GIVING TUESDAY Tri-County Meals, which serves residents of Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey and Flomot, will be the beneficiary of local donations on Giving Tuesday 2022. | COURTESY PHOTO

GIVING TUESDAY Tri-County Meals, which serves residents of Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey and Flomot, will be the beneficiary of local donations on Giving Tuesday 2022. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Tri-County Meals launches major fundraising plans

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Panhandle Gives is an annual event hosted and coordinated by the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF). The event begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on the global day of giving known as Giving Tuesday. This year, that's November 21–29, 2022.
GET THE SKINNY This super easy chili goes on chili dogs or Frito pies, and on chili-cheese potato skins. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

GET THE SKINNY This super easy chili goes on chili dogs or Frito pies, and on chili-cheese potato skins. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Chili-Cheese Potato Skins

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body Tailgate season is in full swing. Whether you head out to the games, or have a gathering in your own backyard or around the television, good food is a must. I like portable food for these occasions.
BISON TUNES Four acts were announced last week to perform at the 11th annual BisonFest Saturday, Sept. 24. Top: The Panhandlers; from left, the Dirty River Boys, Mason and the Gin Line, West Texas Exiles. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BISON TUNES Four acts were announced last week to perform at the 11th annual BisonFest Saturday, Sept. 24. Top: The Panhandlers; from left, the Dirty River Boys, Mason and the Gin Line, West Texas Exiles. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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The big bison’s back: Panhandlers to headline BisonFest Sept. 24 in Quitaque

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body The Texas State Bison Music Festival, also known as BisonFest, is gearing up for this weekend's September 24 event in Quitaque. Headlining this year’s BisonFest will be newly formed country supergroup The Panhandlers.
BAYER BONANZA The Motley County Senior Citizens Association will benefit from a $5,000 grant through the Bayer Fund. | COURTESY PHOTO

BAYER BONANZA The Motley County Senior Citizens Association will benefit from a $5,000 grant through the Bayer Fund. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley Senior Citizens benefit from $5K Bayer fund donation

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body MATADOR— Farmer Craig Turner recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Motley County Senior Citizens Association. The association will use the funds to purchase food supplies to prepare meals for the elderly.
Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

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Briscoe County Cook Off grills up some flavor this weekend in Silverton

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23–24, barbecue grilling teams from around West Texas and beyond will set up their rigs at the Silver Wind RV Park on Highway 207 in Silverton for the annual Briscoe County Cook Off. Events will start off with a Kids Q Friday night.
Paducah goes 4-0

Paducah goes 4-0

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Paducah goes 4-0

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Body UNDEFEATED The Paducah Dragons are the only football team in Texas Caprock Country that has remained undefeated this season. They won over Miami 92-60 and extended their unblemished season to a 4-0 record. | PADUCAH POST PHOTO
Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

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Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Body GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— Morethanthreefourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.

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Flomot News

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Body   Paper was in short supply at James Rhodes School in 1944. The World War II shortages caused each one of us to receive just one lined sheet of paper a week, but our teacher showed us how to make the most of it.
‘What’s for breakfast?’ Always a tasty surprise at the Hotel Matador

‘What’s for breakfast?’ Always a tasty surprise at the Hotel Matador

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‘What’s for breakfast?’ Always a tasty surprise at the Hotel Matador

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Body STORY AND PHOTOS BY HANABA MUNN WELCH At least we had Paris. A West Texas version of Humphrey Bogart’s famous line from the movie “Casablanca” could be “At least we ate breakfast at the Hotel Matador.” The outstandingly good breakfasts would get five stars in Paris.