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MARKET STEER BREED CHAMPION BARRETT BROCK

MARKET STEER BREED CHAMPION BARRETT BROCK

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BREED CHAMPIONS

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP (LEFT TO RIGHT) INTERMEDIATE KOLLINS BROCK JUNIOR KYLNIE BROCK SENIOR HARTLEE BATTEY

CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP (LEFT TO RIGHT) INTERMEDIATE KOLLINS BROCK JUNIOR KYLNIE BROCK SENIOR HARTLEE BATTEY

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BRISCOE COUNTY SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Grammys for the grannies

Grammys for the grannies

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Grammys for the grannies

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANMusic is language. The world speaks different ones. —SJSMy sister Sara and I watched the Grammys this week, one of many awards shows we have watched in our lifetimes. Some people have a guilty pleasure of reality TV shows.
Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

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Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Angelina L
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMEgg-roll and wonton wrappers can be used to hold a limitless array of delicious ingredients, much in the way we use tortillas and puff pastry.Southwestern eggrolls are quite popular.
Will the real Sienna Rose stand up?

Will the real Sienna Rose stand up?

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Will the real Sienna Rose stand up?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body COMMENTARYHave you met Sienna Rose?Probably not.She’s a hit singer-songwriter, but she seems to be a figment of AI’s imagination.Follow the money. Somebody real must be taking it to the bank. Right?“Into the Blue” is one of Sienna’s latest songs. She (or her effigy) sings it.
All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

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All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTUREIn our Jan. 28 column were reasons why West Texas soils can benefit from amendments of organic matter. West Texas soils have little, close to zero, percent organic matter resulting in poor drainage, poor moisture retention, and low fertility.
Comfort food revelation

Comfort food revelation

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Comfort food revelation

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Body Shed a Little LightNothing like a winter storm, Texas style, to bring out the craving for comfort food. Thanks to winter storm Fern, I am proud to announce my granddaughter Ellie’s conversion to cornbread.