ANGEL TREE

Body ANGEL TREE The Silverton Angel Tree will be set up in the basement of the Briscoe County Courthouse starting Wednesday, December 1. There are a total of 37 angels that will need to be sponsored this year.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body The third Friday of the month came around again, with over a dozen senior citizens gathering for a good meeting and a great meal. Mike and Laura Long showed slides about their starting their pecan trees. Showing their good times and trying times were very interesting.

LOOKING BACK

Body 1955: Prizes awarded at You All Come Day program December 6, 1945—Mrs. W.H. Crowe taken by death . . . Victory loans lags as end nears . . . Junis Mercer was taken to the Plainview Sanitarium Friday for an emergency appendectomy . . . J.W. Smith passes away at Plainview . . .

Motley sheriff warns about unmarked vehicle Nov. 23; no further incidents reported in county

Body On the afternoon of Nov. 24, the Motley County Sheriff’s Office posted a public service announcement on its Facebook page regarding an incident of impersonating a peace officer.

Flomot News

Body Overheard When times were tough at home during the ’30s, we had ice cream only in the winter, when we could collect icicles from the edges of the roof.

SENT TO THE SIXES

Body SENT TO THE SIXES In season four of the popular TV drama “Yellowstone,” which is primarily set and shot in Montana, the character Jimmy Hurdstram is sent south to Texas to learn the cowboy way at the legendary 6666 Ranch.

Texas Historical Commission invites citizens to contribute to statewide preservation plan

Body STAFF REPORTS The Texas Historical Commission (THC, the nationally recognized state agency charged with preserving Texas history through its architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks, has opened numerous channels for individuals and groups to take part in its...

SPOTLIGHT ON PADUCAH SHOP SMALL SATURDAY

Body HOLIDAYS KICK OFF IN PADUCAH Paducah was bustling with dozens of shoppers Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27.

Sausage and gravy breakfast casserole makes a hearty holiday meal

Body Breakfast casseroles are in the spotlight during the holidays. Even if we are not expecting a large group of family or friends, it is still a nice idea to have one planned for Christmas morning. Or to have anytime during the holidays.

Googaly eyes pine cones

Body The eyes have it. Eyes bring inanimate objects to life. I refer to the little black-and-white glue-on kind with pupils that rattle around under clear plastic lenses. Granddaughter Emily calls them googaly eyes.