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Behind the scenes of the newspapers

Behind the scenes of the newspapers

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Behind the scenes of the newspapers

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Body If you work at a newspaper, you rarely have time to contemplate the future of the industry.
State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

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State climatologist: Texas getting hotter

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Body AUSTIN—The state climatologist recently predicted that Texas will continue to get hotter and for longer periods of time during the next 15 years.
Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

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Rep. Ken King to visit Caprock counties Oct. 25

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Body On Monday, October 25, Texas State Rep. Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87th regular legislative session as well as the special sessions that followed. King will be at the following locations: Swisher County Courthouse, 11 a.m.
Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

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Adams moves to South Texas newspaper group

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Body You’ve seen her at commissioners’ courts and city councils, community events and school boards— and enjoyed her “Backstage” columns with their musicthemed title tie-ins.
Francis sisters do well at State Fair

Francis sisters do well at State Fair

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Francis sisters do well at State Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Body STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Results in Dallas this week: Brenna Francis, 2nd in Class 16, Medium Wool; Laney, 4th in class, 14 Medium Wool; and Maddie, 12th in Class 17 Medium Wool. Congratulations to all these exhibitors from Silverton!
Potts takes part in Spur library Meet the Authors event

Potts takes part in Spur library Meet the Authors event

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Potts takes part in Spur library Meet the Authors event

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Body Among the featured authors at the Dickens County Spur Public Library’s Meet and Greet the Authors event last Friday was Marisue Potts from Motley County.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

Angelina Larue
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Body I’ve heard a lot of talk about “savory” oatmeal. But I like a little sweet with my oats. (It’s like most other grains, so why not? We eat sweetened rice when we make rice pudding, but most commonly dine on savory rice dishes.
Don’t let the pews take over

Don’t let the pews take over

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Don’t let the pews take over

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Body If life gets dull, switch pews Yep, I made a new friend at church. More about him later. Nope, I wasn’t in my regular pew. Strangely enough, it’s thanks to a very irregular pew scenario that I know anything at all about my great-grandfather John.