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VALLEY MIDNIGHT MADNESS Fireworks—literal and metaphorical—were underway in Saturday’s pre-dawn as the Valley Patriots kicked off their football season this year with Midnight Madness. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY MIDNIGHT MADNESS Fireworks—literal and metaphorical—were underway in Saturday’s pre-dawn as the Valley Patriots kicked off their football season this year with Midnight Madness. | COURTESY PHOTO

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VALLEY MIDNIGHT MADNESS

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
MOTLEYHSCHEER The Motley County High School cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleading Association camp in Denton last week. Nevaeh Martin and Harlee Hill were both nominated for All-American cheerleader, and Anabel Guzman was nominated for All-American mascot. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEYHSCHEER The Motley County High School cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleading Association camp in Denton last week. Nevaeh Martin and Harlee Hill were both nominated for All-American cheerleader, and Anabel Guzman was nominated for All-American mascot. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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MOTLEY HS CHEER

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Overheard

Overheard

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Overheard

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Back in July 1958 my grandparents, Memere and Pepere, gave me a red and silver pedal-powered tractor for my fifth birthday. That Christmas, Pepere built me a single axle trailer to match it. The tractor was my favorite toy and I’m sure it made them happy that I enjoyed their gift so much.
Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

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Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has set the days of back-to-school tax-free weekend shopping to encourage all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free...
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The quilt we are working on is getting smaller and looking so pretty. We are really enjoying working on it. Sunday there was a party at the senior citizens center to celebrate Calvin and Carolyn’s 30th wedding anniversary.
SILVERTON FFA HONORS

SILVERTON FFA HONORS

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SILVERTON FFA HONORS

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Congratulations go to Silverton’s Aspen Miller and Brenna Francis, who received their Lone Star degrees at the State FFA Convention in Dallas last week. | COURTESY PHOTO
NATIONAL FINALIST

NATIONAL FINALIST

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NATIONAL FINALIST

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Congratulations go to Owen Cogdell of Briscoe County. He is at the High School National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. Only 4 boys in the state of Texas made the National Team this year. This is Cogdell’s second year to qualify. | COURTESY PHOTO