Schools & Sports

Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https://apps.texastribune.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body January 9, 1980: Babies born in the new yearJanuary 9, 1980—Gopher demonstration to be held Monday at Lake Mackenzie….Thomas Perkins named to Dean’s Honor Roll at Clarendon College….Mr. and Mrs. Don Glenn announce the birth of a daughter, Holly Renee….Mr. and Mrs.
MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Matadors add win, 13-2 for the season

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Motley County Matadors are 13-2 following a non-district victory in Silverton on Friday, Jan 2.The JV Lady Mats tipped the night off against a tough Lady Owls team, falling short 4-36.The JV Matadors found better luck, slipping past the Owls 43-31.
DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

Tigers sent home tails tucked Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots dominated McLean at home on Friday, Jan. 2, sending both Tiger teams home with their tails tucked.The Lady Patriots topped the Lady Tigers by almost 50 points, shutting them down with a score of 73-27. The Patriots topped the Tigers, 60-50.

Guthrie set for two away games Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags and Jaguars traveled to Meadow last Friday, Jan 2. The Lady Jags shut them out 74-37 while the Jaguars had a harder time, losing 38-52.The Lady Jags were to host the Canadian Lady Wildcats at home on Tuesday, Jan 6 at 5 p.m.
Two losses on the road for Paducah

Two losses on the road for Paducah

Two losses on the road for Paducah

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Paducah suffered two tough losses at Lorenzo Friday night, Jan 2.The Lady Dragons fell 7-62 followed by a Dragon loss of 38-55.Both teams were to travel to Anton on Tuesday, Jan 6 (scores not available at press time).Paducah will host two home games on Friday, Jan 9.