8TH GRADS

Body 8TH GRADS Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2022 and the future senior class of 2026. Honors went to Maddie Francis as Valedictorian and Cooper Mullins as Salutatorian. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOOKING BACK

Body June 4, 1959: Thomas home holds old-fashioned musical Announcement has been made by Ralph Roberts, owner of the funeral home here and in Quitaque, of the change of name of the two firms from Douglas Funeral Home to Roberts Funeral Home . . . . Mr. and Mrs.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body There is nothing like getting good news from your doctor, and I got a very good report from my knee doctor that everything is okay. I got to see Maebelle Francis there, and we had a very good visit over a Coke. What a great day I had.

Tapping into the outlandish ’20s

Body If your husband (wife) is normal but you’re not, try not to embarrass him (her) in public. Go places on your own. What your spouse doesn’t know won’t hurt himher. (And there you have my version of a grammatically sensitive way of handling genders and pronouns and such.

Texas caviar tacos a delicacy

Body The Texas heat is bearing down on us, and cool suppers are at the top of my list when I walk into the kitchen. This beautiful array a jeweltoned ingredients whips up quickly and doesn’t require heating up the oven.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to…

Body June 1 Lee Clay Keisha Ruff Lucy Dean Record Kathy Taylor Brenda Osborn Samantha Jameson Shanae Sims June 2 Alvie Francis Cory Franks Cary Franks Laurie Bridge Korie Multer Aidan Fisk Weslyn Thacker June 3 Erika Branham Glenda Couch Cassidee Standlee Karen...

Briscoe County approves new FCH agent Otis in called meeting

Body In a brief called meeting at 9 a.m. May 27, 2022, the Briscoe County commissioner’s court convened at the courtroom in Silverton. Josh Brooks, district extension director, introduced Stephanie Otis as the new FCH agent for Briscoe County, starting May 31.

COMMENCEMENT

Body COMMENCEMENT Silverton High School held graduation ceremonies Friday night at the school for the Class of 2022. | COURTESY PHOTO