SPOTLIGHT ON PADUCAH
SPOTLIGHT ON PADUCAH POOL PROGRESS
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VALLEYATSTATEFFA Valley’s EmilyWilliams, Allie Pigg and Kenadi Green received their FFA Lone Star Degrees at the first session of the 98th Texas FFA State Convention, which was held July 6–10, 2026 in FortWorth.The event brought together more than 16,000 attendees. Others in attendance this year were Hartlee Battey, Tandy Hughes, Kamree Varnell, Addison Rhoderick, and Landri House. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Signing of “Student Access and Success Memorandum of Understanding” between Clarendon College and Texas Tech University marks new partnership
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and Texas Tech University are connecting student futures through a powerful partnership, featuring guaranteed credit mapping, synchronized academic advising, and streamlined degree pathways.
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Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers 167,000 customers to benefit from system improvements
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Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, received a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced earlier this month.
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Mother Road ‘Test
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive
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LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:Chip Lord—who at age 81 recently provided a fascinating interview via telephone for Anthony Arno’s Route 66 Podcast—spoke at length about how the Ant Farm Collective came about, and how Amarillo,Texas, became the site of the art installation that...
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Funding available for Texas
Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers
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Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost longterm profitability have access to a new round of financial incentives through a statewide conservation effort.
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California, here we
California, here we come
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If America’s Route 66 would come to be known as The Mother Road, then the National Old Trails Road was the grandmother.
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Mutton bustin’and more return to Briscoe County ranch rodeo
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The dust is settling and the excitement is building as the Briscoe county ranch rodeo prepares for one of its most anticipated traditions. Organizers have confirmed that Mutton Bustin’ is officially back, offering local youngsters a chance to showcase their grit in the arena.
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Jayton releases schedule for 23rd Jaybird Gridiron Classic
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Mid-July marks one month before the start of the 2026 Texas high school football season. Teams across the state are at the point where preparation is important, including the finalization of the football schedules.
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Guthrie FCCLA wins national award in last week’s competition
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Itwasaweekto remember for students from the Guthrie Common School District, as members of the FFA and FCCLA chapters spent the last few days representing their community at major events.
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