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Roaring Springs man killed in Motley County highway crash

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 15, 2026
According to an incident report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Roaring Springs man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on U.S Highway 70 in Motley County Sunday night.Richard Piper, 71, was transported to Crosbyton Clinic Hospital in Crosbyton, where he was later pronounced deceased...
Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.” | COURTESY PHOTO

Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.” | COURTESY PHOTO

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MCISD HONOR

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
MCISD HONOR Jaci Cooper was selected as the Motley County ISD Staff Member of the Six-Weeks. She was recognized for “doing an awesome job running the office while taking care of students and staff.”

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Lady Jags top Saint Jo 58-19

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Guthrie Lady Jags added their fourth win in a row on Friday, Jan 9 after defeating Saint Jo 58-19.The Lady Jags tipped off their first district game of the season at Motley County while the Jaguars travelled to Hedley.
PADUCAHBASKETBALL The Paducah Dragons and Lady Dragons were in action on homecourt Friday taking on the Valley girls and Jayton boys.The Dragons fells to reigning State champion Jaybirds 71-26, and the Lady Dragons lost toValley 91-15. | PADUCAH POST

PADUCAHBASKETBALL The Paducah Dragons and Lady Dragons were in action on homecourt Friday taking on the Valley girls and Jayton boys.The Dragons fells to reigning State champion Jaybirds 71-26, and the Lady Dragons lost toValley 91-15. | PADUCAH POST

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Two losses at home for Paducah

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Paducah suffered two tough losses at home Friday night, Jan 9.The Lady Dragons fell 15-91 to Valley, followed by a Dragons loss to Jayton, 26-71.Both teams were to travel to host home games, Tuesday, Jan 13. The girls hosted Spur and the boys hosted Lockney.
The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE-BOUND

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
STATE-BOUND The Guthrie cheer squad left Wednesday for Fort Worth to compete in the State Cheer Championships.
Lady Patriots notch first district win

Lady Patriots notch first district win

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Lady Patriots notch first district win

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lady Patriots dominated in Paducah territory Friday night, Jan 9, defeating the Lady Dragons 91-15 for their first district matchup of the season.The Patriots took a break Friday, but were back on home court alongside the Lady Patriots Tuesday, taking on Amarillo Collegiate Academy.

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Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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. org/features/2026/ texas-march-2026-primary- ballot/...

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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. Jim Walker are parents of a...