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Summer Reading to kick off at Motley County Library June 1

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Summer Reading program will begin Monday, June 1 at the Motley County Library in Matador. Sessions will be held every Monday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. There are lots of fun activities planned for each week.

MOTLEY GRADUATION

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MOTLEY GRADUATION

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Last week, Motley County Schools celebrated their high school graduation with 14 members of the Class of 2026 earning their high school diplomas.

VALLEY GRADUATES

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VALLEY GRADUATES

News Staff

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Last week, Valley High School celebrated its graduation with 12 members of the Class of 2026, six boys and six girls

STATE HONORS Congratulations go to Guthrie’s State finalists in Poetry Interpretation: Shaylee Jouett (right) took 5th place and Jewel Johnson (left) 6th place. They competed May 18–19, 2026, at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE HONORS

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

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DRIVIN’IN MY CAR At the new Birthplace Plaza, fans ofTheToday Show brought some innovative photo props. If you want to get a copy of the book we’re holding, email us at Route66Ramble@gmail.com or find it on Amazon.com.

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The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

It probably took longer for the army of NBC-TV producers and grips and camera operators to capture the Today Show’s 20-second “Third Hour Live” opener that morning than it did for Cyrus Avery and his fellow highway promoters to debate the relative merits of “66” versus “62” a century earlier.Kay...

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Friday, May 22, 2026

TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.The historian of Route 66 in TexasDelbert Trew...

Time to grow

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Time to grow

Sue Jane Sullivan

Friday, May 22, 2026

The seed is in the ground / Now may we rest in hope. — Wendell Berry, “Sabbath VII, ” 1982Wendell Berry’s literature (poetry, essays, books) would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or coffee table.The American farmer, poet, and essayist is still living and gracing us with a wisdom much needed.

Early voting in runoffs ends May 22

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Early voting in runoffs ends May 22

Texas Press Association

Friday, May 22, 2026

Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are:• U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton• Texas attorney general: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy• Texas Railroad Commission: Jim Wright...

WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Ya gotta love lasagna

Angelina L

Friday, May 22, 2026

I’ve tried my handat making pasta dough— nothing complicated, just a very basic dough recipe, rolling it out paper-thin and cutting it into squares to make ravioli—sometimes with success, sometimes not.So that I wouldn’t have to roll it by hand, my sweet daughter gave me a beautiful, shiny, red...

30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Friday, May 22, 2026

30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Congratulations go to Kyle Fuston with the Silverton branch of First National Bank. The bank invited the community Friday to come into the branch and celebrate’s Kyle’s 30 years of banking.