Turkey city council to interview 6 city manager applicants

In a regular meeting of the Turkey City Council at City Hall on June 9, 2025, several actions were made regarding city personnel.Following the resignation of City Manager Jack Owens, he was removed from all city accounts and a decision was made to interview six applicants for the city manager...

SUMMER READING

Paducah’s Bicentennial Library ended their summer reading program with a bang. Little Eden Farm’s ownerTammie presented some animal visitors to youngsters. She brought two dogs, one which the spider monkey likes to ride, a baby Lemur, a Spider monkey and a beautiful rabbit.

25-YEAR REUNION

Briscoe commissioners appoint Bennett new tax assessor–collector

The Briscoe County commissioners court met in regular session Monday, June 9.

LOOKING BACK

July 3, 1974: Donors help with new rodeo arena July 3, 1974—Leland Hugh Wood and Calvin Shelton accepted a $2,000 check from Don Cornett of the Briscoe County 4-H Adult Leaders Association and County Extension Agent Jimmy Vanstory.

Silverton School Board elects new officers

The Silverton ISD school board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10.

SILVERTON LITTLE LEAGUE

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

The three of us got a quilt put up and we made some stitches on it. My daughter bought the top at a sale, so I don’t know the pattern.

Matador Connect

People are scattered this week, visiting with family and friends and celebrating the birthday of our amazing country. Most who are staying in the county for the Fourth will go to Roaring Springs for part of the day. Activities start at 7:30 and end after dark with fireworks.

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart. Meal delivery is also available for seniors in Matador and Roaring Springs.