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CROSBYTON—Thirty-two weeks out of every year, the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus travels to small towns across the U.S. On April 7, they will be in Tulia at Mackenzie Park. Showtimes will be 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS
Joy Stodghill Didn’t We Enjoy The Few
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Didn’t we enjoy the few days of warmer weather we had! It didn’t last long and we had to grab our heavy coats again. But we know the weather is going to change again so we keep our coats handy.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
LOOKING BACK
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March 20, 1947—Mrs. Daisy Burson, Senior Scout leader, honored the girls in their trop and their guests with a basket supper in her home Friday night.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Ballots set in city, school elections—updated
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EDITORS’ NOTE: It was brought to our attention this week by one of the Paducah candidates that our local elections story of February 24, 2022 was in error.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
BOB HAMBRIGHT has been collecting memorabilia featuring Boston Terriers for years. His collection of thousands of items is on display at his Boston Terrier Museum at 206 W Houston Street in Floydada, in the former medical building. Call (806) 983-5010 to arrange a visit. | BARBARA BRANNON PHOTOS
Floydada’s Boston Terrier Museum featured on ‘Texas Bucket List’
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“Everyone’s got a soft spot for a man’s best friend, and while this museum focuses a bit more on the Boston Terrier, the owner sure does have a lot of love for all pooches,” wrote host Shane McAuliffe of the Emmy Award–winning TV series “Texas Bucket List” following a recent...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP into the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was presented by Stephanie Martinez to Candace Zarate, both of Spur. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Gamma Eta celebrates 84th birthday
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The Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its meeting at Matador First United Methodist Church on Monday, March 7, 2022. Eleven members were present, with four joining by Zoom for a total attendance of 15.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Vienna 1972: Our Ukrainians
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Ukraine. So far away and yet so near.
The troubling scenario makes it hard for me to write with my usual levity. But my friend in Poland, poised to welcome refugees, said she needs comic relief.
Molly teaches English and Bible in a church complex near Gdansk.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Sugar cookies to show off for St. Patrick’s Day
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Salty-savory recipes are usually what I’m drawn to, but the occasional sweet confection is hard to resist at times. Especially when the occasion calls for it.
For St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef and cabbage are a staple.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH
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As the creator and producer of The Sound of Texas, one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the lone star state and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
SILVERTON OIL-IVERSARY Jim Estes and his family have operated Silverton Oil, one of the last full-service stations in the Texas Panhandle, for fifty years. | BARBARA BRANNON, CAPROCK COURIER
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For four generations, Silverton Oil has kept the Estes family busy and remained a fixture in the Briscoe county seat and surrounding areas.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022