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Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Body April 15 Annie Hurt Jim Boles Chase Comer Betty Nan Tiffin April 16 Denise Ford Robert Francis Carol Campbell Billy Carthel Pat Carthel Jim Forbes Carol Campbell April 17 Kyla Simpson April 18 Vaden Hays Matt Henzler Max Barton Joan Roche Peggy Rowell Susan...
Early voting begins in city, school elections

Early voting begins in city, school elections

Early voting begins in city, school elections

Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Body Early voting begins Monday in area communities for municipal and school board positions and runs through Tuesday, May 3. Election day is Saturday, May 7, when two Texas constitutional amendments are also up for consideration on the ballot.
Bob

Bob

Bob Wills Day

News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Body THINGS ARE JUMPIN’ IN TURKEY, TEXAS this week as the city of some 400 residents prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to celebrate the legacy of former Turkey resident Bob Wills, the “King of Western Swing.
Sunset on 2022

Sunset on 2022

Sunset on 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Body THAT’S A WRAP The 2022 Cottle-King Old Settlers’ Reunion and Rodeo finished up Saturday night in Paducah. During the two-day event, patrons enjoyed a parade, a variety of arena events for all ages, and a barbecue dinner in the barn. | COURTESY PHOTOS
WEST TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 2021 Sweepstakes winners are (from left) Barbara Brannon, editor, and Kay Ellington, publisher, The Texas Spur, and Grant Lengefeld, publisher, Hamilton Herald-News. Not pictured is Division B winner Levelland-Hockley County News Press. | HAMILTON HERALD-NEWS

WEST TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 2021 Sweepstakes winners are (from left) Barbara Brannon, editor, and Kay Ellington, publisher, The Texas Spur, and Grant Lengefeld, publisher, Hamilton Herald-News. Not pictured is Division B winner Levelland-Hockley County News Press. | HAMILTON HERALD-NEWS

Newspapers bring home regional awards

Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Body With pandemic-related postponements in the past, Texas’ regional newspaper organizations have once again begun meeting regularly and face-to-face.
HINES’ HELP The Hines Family, who own a ranch in the Paducah area, donated $10,000 that enabled the City of Paducah to qualify for a matching grant for the Paducah Pool Project. | COURTESY PHOTO

HINES’ HELP The Hines Family, who own a ranch in the Paducah area, donated $10,000 that enabled the City of Paducah to qualify for a matching grant for the Paducah Pool Project. | COURTESY PHOTO

Paducah Pool Project reaches matching amount for grant

From The Paducah Post
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Body Thanks to a generous donation from local property owners Matt and Shana Hines, the Paducah Pool Project has reached its $40,000 challenge grant goal.
Making sermons singable

Making sermons singable

Making sermons singable

Commentary
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Body Keeping still in church can be a challenge, for some of us more than for others. If you grew up learning to sit in a church pew, you probably have memories of how your parents kept you somewhat nailed down. I remember getting whacked once in situ.
Cheesecake muffins the perfect

Cheesecake muffins the perfect

Cheesecake muffins the perfect base for spring strawberries

News Staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Body Strawberries are always synonymous with spring. It’s certainly time to celebrate this popular berry. The produce sections have lots to offer, and the nurseries have wide varieties of plants if raising your own strawberries interests you.