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LADY PATRIOTS 3-1 AT SPUR The Valley Lady Patriots competed in the Spur Queen of the Court Tournament last week, going 3-1 in four nail biters. | COURTESY PHOTO

LADY PATRIOTS 3-1 AT SPUR The Valley Lady Patriots competed in the Spur Queen of the Court Tournament last week, going 3-1 in four nail biters. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Patriots 3-1 at Spur

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Body The Valley Lady Patriots travelled to Spur Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week, amongst all the football playoff shenanigans, to secure three wins and only one loss in the Queen of the Court tournament.
Stamford stops Lady Dragon

Stamford stops Lady Dragon

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Stamford stops Lady Dragon

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Body The Paducah Lady Dragons hosted the Stamford Bulldogs at home last Saturday, Nov. 15 for their second game of the season, losing 4-52.The Dragons were to tip off their season at Valley against Lazbuddie on Tuesday, Nov. 18, however scores were not available at press time.
Dragons end playoff run

Dragons end playoff run

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Dragons end playoff run

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Body The #11 Paducah Dragons lost a heartbreaker to the #7 Miami Warriors in the bi-district playoff game last Thursday, Nov. 13 in Claude.Dragon junior Ethan Garibaldi played his heart out, winning the Texas 1A Fan Helmet Sticker for his exceptional performance.
Jaguars fall to Jaybirds in playoffs

Jaguars fall to Jaybirds in playoffs

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Jaguars fall to Jaybirds in playoffs

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Body The Guthrie Jaguars fell 6-56 to the #1 Jayton Jaybirds in the Bi-District playoff game last Thursday, Nov. 13 in Knox City.Jaguar Senior Kaleb Green was awarded the Texas 1A Fan helmet sticker for his exceptional performance during the game.
END THE STREAK Representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation were in Silverton Nov. 7 with their traveling End The Streak exhibit, which aims to bring attention to the state’s tragic record of traffic deaths. The agency was slated to bring the display to the Matador TxDOT office on US 62 Nov. 10 as well. | COURTESY PHOTO

END THE STREAK Representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation were in Silverton Nov. 7 with their traveling End The Streak exhibit, which aims to bring attention to the state’s tragic record of traffic deaths. The agency was slated to bring the display to the Matador TxDOT office on US 62 Nov. 10 as well. | COURTESY PHOTO

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TxDOT ‘End the Streak’ traveling display to make stops in Childress District

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body THE MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: ‘NO MORE EMPTY SEATS’CHILDRESS—“ NoMore Empty Seats” is the theme of a traveling display that will visit several locations across the Childress District in November as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual End the Streak campaign.
Briscoe commissioners approve new dump trailer

Briscoe commissioners approve new dump trailer

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Briscoe commissioners approve new dump trailer for Pct. 3

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body The Briscoe County commissioners court met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 14, during which commissioners made changes to authorized signatures on county bank accounts, handled regular business and approved the purchase of new equipment for Precinct 3.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body November 14, 1987— Ashleigh Wyatt wins fourth place in the preteen division of the State Make-It-Yourself- With-Wool Contest….Juannah Woods has been presented a National Commemorative certificate in recognition of being a national winner in Spanish for 1987….Mr. and Mrs. T. V.
Silverton basketball

Silverton basketball

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Silverton basketball action underway

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body Silverton’s Lady Owls have opened their basketball season, traveling to Guthrie to take on the Lady Jags last Friday, Nov. 7. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) has the Lady Owls picked fourth in their district.
DISTRICT CHAMPS The Motley County Matadors won the district 2-1A football championship last week and will face Follett Friday, Nov. 15 in White Deer at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Motley County Matadors won the district 2-1A football championship last week and will face Follett Friday, Nov. 15 in White Deer at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley FFA earns honors at Greenbelt contest

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body 31 students represented Motley County FFA at the Greenbelt District Leadership Development contest earlier this week.In Senior Chapter Conducting, the team won 1st place and will be advancing to area.

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Matador Connect

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body Week of November 14, 2025 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comThe Motley County students honored veterans on Nov. 11 with a patriotic program and a luncheon. This is one of the best presentations of the year.