Schools & Sports

From qualifiers to the top 15: Lady Patriots’ State golf run

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Body The Valley Lady Patriots golf team has officially wrapped up a historic season, proving they belong among the elite programs in Texas.

Valley’s Tucker, Valdes claim State tennis doubles title

Deyanara Lane |

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Body The Valley Patriots are celebrating once again as Carson Tucker and Damian Valdes captured the boys doubles title at the State tennis tournament this week.

Mid-Plains awards 62 scholarships to area students

Staff Reports

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body Tulia-based Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative and Mid-Plains Communications are proud to announce the award of 62 scholarships to deserving students across its coverage area as part of its 2026 Scholarship Program.

REGIONAL CHAMPS The Silverton girls track team won the Region I-1A track and field meet last week at South Plains College in Levelland. | COURTESY PHOTO

Silverton Lady Owls win Region I-1A track and field team title

Staff Reports

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body Maddie Francis from Silverton hurdled her way to leading the Silverton Lady Owls to capturing the regional I-1A track and field title at South Plains College in Levelland Friday and Saturday.

STATE QUALIFIERS

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body STATE QUALIFIERS Motley County had a very successful regional track meet last week at South Plains College in Levelland.

MOTLEY FFA Competitors (from left) Leyla Quilimaco, Caden Rylan Bingham, Teg Gleghorn, Kenzi Koepke, Karis Mcintosh and Whitney Bingham represented Motley County at district FFA events. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley County FFA finds success at district speaking contests

Deyanara Lane |

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body As the school year draws to a close, the Motley County FFA chapter is showing no signs of slowing down. Students recently competed at the districts contests, bringing home several top-three finishes and securing spots for the next level of competition.Top honors and advancements.

GUTHRIE STATE QUALIFIERS

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body These Guthrie Lady Jags qualified for the State track meet at last week’s regional track and field meet at South Plains College in Levelland.

STATE GOLF

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Body STATE GOLF Congratulations go to the Valley girls golf team who competed at the state golf tournament earlier this week. They ended up 11th and Hartlee Battey was 15th overall.

SOPHOMORESTANDOUT AceTaylorofMotleyCountyHighSchool is headed to Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander, north of Austin, to compete in the State golf tournament. District 1A play was set to begin April 27. | COURTESY PHOTO

Matador Nation rallies behind Ace Taylor ahead of State golf debut

Deyanara Lane |

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body The early morning silence in Matador was broken Sunday by the cheers of a community coming together for one of their own. At 6:30 a.m.

Motley VFDs holds fire to under 5 acres

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body Shortly after 3:30 a.m.Wednesday morning, the Matador/Motley County Fire Department was notified by the Floyd County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) of a grass fire 8 miles south of Matador off SH 70.