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Hall County rancher stands 8th in the world in pro rodeo steer roping

Hall County rancher stands 8th in the world in pro rodeo steer roping

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Hall County rancher stands 8 th in the world in pro rodeo steer roping

Liz Adams
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Turkey’s rancher and rodeo champion, John Bland, is on his way to Cheyenne this week to compete with some of the best professional ropers of the season. Bland is among the PRCA top 10 in the world for steer roping. His skills are no surprise to those familiar with the champions who trained him.
SUNDAY IN SILVERTON Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church will be holding a Jamaica Sunday, July 25, and music will be provided by Scarlett and the Silvertown Band. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUNDAY IN SILVERTON Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church will be holding a Jamaica Sunday, July 25, and music will be provided by Scarlett and the Silvertown Band. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Next 3 weekends feature events in Silverton

Kay Ellington And Liz Adams
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The next three weekends will showcase very special events in Silverton. SUNDAY, JULY 25 Our Lady of Loreto Jamaica Our Lady of Loreto will be holding their 2021 Jamaica at 202 Pulitzer Street in Silverton on Sunday, July 25.
Summer Reading Splash

Summer Reading Splash

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Summer Reading Splash

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Summer Reading sessions at the Motley County Library came to an end on Friday, July 9, with a splash party. Kids enjoyed cooling off and having fun with water slides.
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
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. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA Association.
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
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
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
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
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. | 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

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
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.