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MOTLEY FFA HONORED Wyatt Perryman and Andrew Stafford of Motley County ISD were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the state convention in Fort Worth. Motley County FFA Advisor Jim Cooper, who has taught FFA for 38 years—35 of them at Motley County—was the Honorary Lone Star FFA Degree. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEY FFA HONORED Wyatt Perryman and Andrew Stafford of Motley County ISD were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the state convention in Fort Worth. Motley County FFA Advisor Jim Cooper, who has taught FFA for 38 years—35 of them at Motley County—was the Honorary Lone Star FFA Degree. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Motley FFA students, advisor honored at state convention

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Body Motley County Future Farmers of America members Wyatt Perryman and Andrew Stafford were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 93rd annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 5-9 in Fort Worth.
BUGGED THIS SUMMER? Here are a few tips to make the skeeters scoot. | WIKIPEDIA PHOTO

BUGGED THIS SUMMER? Here are a few tips to make the skeeters scoot. | WIKIPEDIA PHOTO

Play for Blood

Backstage Liz Adams Lizadams.news@gmail.com
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body They are not the gentle creatures we can admire as we relax and enjoy nature. They are bloodthirsty—and they just seem to be everywhere. The mosquitoes are definitely out in full force this year, and they could stick around until October.
CHILDRESS DISTRICT SAFETY AWARDS

CHILDRESS DISTRICT SAFETY AWARDS

CHILDRESS DISTRICT SAFETY AWARDS

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body CHILDRESS DISTRICT SAFETY AWARDS The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was the recipient of the 2021 Associated General Contractors of Texas and TxDOT Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award for their zero incidence rate.
Legislature returns for special session

Legislature returns for special session

Legislature returns for special session

Texas Press Association
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body AUSTIN—The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.
LIVE IN SILVERTON

LIVE IN SILVERTON

LIVE IN SILVERTON

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body LIVE IN SILVERTON Jason Nutt and Highway 70, independent recording artists who have opened for artists such as Aaron Watson and Pat Green, will be the showcase band for a concert and dance Saturday, Aug. 7 at the 129th Annual Briscoe County Celebration and Rodeo.
AND THE WINNER IS At last week’s Roaring Springs Lions Club meeting, the drawing for the rifle raffle was held, and the winner was Rick Starkey from Lebanon, Missouri. Prom left are Lions Corky Marshall, secretary, Hailey Blanco and Lion Lynn Campbell. | COURTESY PHOTO

AND THE WINNER IS At last week’s Roaring Springs Lions Club meeting, the drawing for the rifle raffle was held, and the winner was Rick Starkey from Lebanon, Missouri. Prom left are Lions Corky Marshall, secretary, Hailey Blanco and Lion Lynn Campbell. | COURTESY PHOTO

Roaring Springs Lions to meet monthly at Billie Dean’s in Matador

Staff Report
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body At the Roaring Springs Lions club monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 7 at 1 p.m. at Billie Dean’s restaurant in Matador, the organization voted to meet at Billie Dean’s each month until further notice.
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Kay Ellington
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body Generation after generation, those with roots in Briscoe County have come together the first weekend in August to celebrate and commemorate their community and heritage in the county’s annual Celebration and Rodeo.
Museums return to offering summer fun, learning throughout region

Museums return to offering summer fun, learning throughout region

Museums return to offering summer fun, learning throughout region

Liz Adams
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Body Though some museums and other attractions may have closed last year in order to keep their communities safe from Covid, a variety of historic sites and museums offer family-friendly entertainment and education this summer. Most of these options are inexpensive and close by.