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Rep. King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

On Monday, October 25, Texas State Rep. Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87th regular legislative session as well as the special sessions that followed.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The quilters have a very, very pretty quilt to work on this time as Wanda Strange worked on a colonial girl on each block, where every one looks different. It will be fun to work on.

First United Bank celebrates opening in Cottle, Childress counties

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First United Bank celebrates opening in Cottle, Childress counties

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The board of directors of Plains Bancorp, Inc., parent company of First United Bank, have announced that in celebration of the firm’s acquisition of First Bank and Trust of Childress, First United Bank will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021.

STILL UNDEFEATED

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STILL UNDEFEATED

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Demitric Sims is wrapped up by a pack of Guthrie Jaguars, but Motley County prevailed and dominated the game, winning 84-12. Motley and Valley were the only two Caprock Country teams to win last week. For more details see inside. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Matador’s Foothills Saturday Night to feature Lubbock musician Ox Martin

Liz Adams

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Ox Martin aims to combine a rock soul with a punk edge and country roots. Guitarist and songwriter Connor Martin has been writing songs and telling stories in West Texas for nearly ten years. His music is available on Spotify, and the band has toured all over the state.

Lockney’s Wilson Pharmacy opens location at Motley County Clinic

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Lockney’s Wilson Pharmacy opens location at Motley County Clinic

Liz Adams

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Dr. Brance Wilson and his wife Kimberly, owners of Wilson Pharmacy Group, LLC in Lockney, opened a new satellite location last week inside the Motley County Clinic in Matador.

MUSIC COMING TO MATADOR

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MUSIC COMING TO MATADOR

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Lubbock musician Ox Martin will be the headliner for Foothills Saturday Night festival in Matador Saturday, Oct. 23. | COURTESY PHOTO

Silverton native, Denton county fire marshal passes; memorial remembrances for Silverton VFD

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Silverton native, Denton county fire marshal passes; memorial remembrances for Silverton VFD

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

DENTON COUNTY— Silverton native Roland Asebedo, 56, fire marshal and director of development and emergency services in Denton County passed away on September 13. According to county officials, Asebedo died of Covid complications. The funeral took place on September 20 in Lewisville, Texas.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Well, it’s pretty dull here lately as not much is happening. But there are several guys working on the outside of our building and it is looking different every day, giving us hope that it will be finished before too long.

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Flomot News

Earlyne Jameson

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Overheard Sometimes life’s biggest lessons, the things we remember forever, come at an early age. While staying with my grandmother, Nors Brown (Maw), at her home in Nebo, North Carolina, I experienced one such event on a hot summer day in 1958. It remains as clear in my mind as when it happened.