Rural West Texas counties among those eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to agriculture-related businesses

Body Small nonfarm businesses in 36 Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center–West.

Team Ropin’ Conversation

Body “There’s only one thing worse than eating next to a lefthanded person, and that’s heading for him.

Christmas at the Library returns Dec. 2

Body Good news! The Motley County Library’s annual Christmas at the Library event has been set. It will be held to coincide with Matador’s Late Night Shopping, as in years' past, which will be held Thursday, December 2.

Silverton ISD invites public to join in honoring US veterans Nov. 11

Body Silverton ISD will be recognizing America’s armed service veterans with a Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 1:15 p.m. at the school. Lunch will be served for veterans and their guests in the commons area from 12:00 noon to 1:10 p.m..

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body Well, we keep missing the rain but I guess the farmers are happy they can get their cotton and maize out of the field. And it is sure getting out in a hurry. Sure hope all of it makes good and the price is good.

LOOKING BACK

Body Burglars make off with used tires, 1945; Nance’s Grocery opens, November 1955 November 8, 1945—Bank granted charter; Silverton to have bank after many long years . . . Silverton again has a tailor shop.

SPOTLIGHT ON HALLOWEEN

Body GUTHRIE VALLEY PADUCAH SILVERTON

Roast acorn squash with raddichio for a sweet-tart flavor

Body Fall side dishes tend to make me a little more creative in the kitchen. Fresh vegetables in early spring and summer can be fairly simple. They are so fresh, not much is needed to show off their best flavor.

How to recycle that baby bed

Body If you still have your baby bed, it’s illegal. You can’t put your grandbaby in it, you can’t sell it, you can’t give it away. Safety concerns are always making baby beds obsolete. My 1940s model is a deathtrap. Maybe you’re stuck with one too.

Seliger’s decision leaves big shoes to fill in District 31

Body The recent announcement by state Sen. Kel Seliger that he will not seek reelection is disheartening news for the Panhandle and those who call it home.