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SUMMER USE Paducah workers are striving to have the pool ready to use this summer. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUMMER USE Paducah workers are striving to have the pool ready to use this summer. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Paducah city pool project dives ahead

Deynara Lane |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Momentumisbuilding at the site of the Paducah city pool as phase II of construction pushes the community closer to its highly anticipated summer oasis.Following years of intensive fundraising and community planning, organizers have announced a target opening date—though a final push for donations...
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

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RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Silverton ISD superintendent Michelle Francis was honored with a retirement celebration Sunday. Isabel Colunga with SISD wishes her well.
GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

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GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
All five Caprock Country schools have completed their high school graduations. Motley County High School, shown here was one of four schools that graduated last week; Guthrie schools had their graduation week before last.

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West Texas rallies behind 3 injured Flomot volunteer firefighters

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A tight-knit West Texas community is uniting in support after three volunteer firefighters from the Flomot Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) were seriously injured in the line of duty.According to a public alert issued by the 100 Club of West Texas, the three volunteers were serving their community...

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Turkey VFD to host drivethru BBQ fundraiser

Staff Reports
Friday, May 22, 2026
Following several demanding days on the frontlines battling local wildfires, the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department has announced a Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser to help recoup operational costs and prepare for the next emergency call.The department is raising crucial funds to replace used supplies,...
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New museum displays are only one feature of Rendezvous

Marisue Potts Etheredge |
Friday, May 22, 2026
On Saturday, June 6, the Comanchero Canyons Museum will feature new museum displays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but that’s just the beginning. Todd Smith will give his firsthand account on documenting the first battle of the Red River War at 1:30 that afternoon.
Francis sisters shine at 1A State meet

Francis sisters shine at 1A State meet

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Francis sisters shine at 1A State meet

Russ Morris |
Friday, May 22, 2026
Silverton ISD had two competitors in the 1A State track meet May 16 at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Senior Maddie Francis made a return trip to the event, joined by her sister, freshman Laney Francis.
FIGHTING FIRES

FIGHTING FIRES

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FIGHTING FIRES

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 2026
FIGHTING FIRES Lightning strikes, dry brush and red flag conditions sent firefighters from Briscoe, Hall, Cottle, King and Motley counties to battle numerous blazes last week.