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NICEGNOCCI This hearty-and-healthy casserole can be made with homemade or store-bought gnocci (a pasta-like, filled dumpling, for those who haven’t yet tried this Italian favorite). | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Potato gnocchi Florentine

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body As we settle into spring and fire up the backyard barbeque grills, occasionally I still find myself craving a comforting casserole or a bubbling pot of gooey goodness.

IT SNOWED IN SILVERTON May 1, 2020 — at least inside the Nickersons’snow-cone truck on their first day of business as Silver Snow. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Five fantastically frozen years at Silverton’s own snow-cone stand

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body May 1st, 2025, marks five years of frozen fantasticness for Silver Snow, Silverton’s beloved snow cone stand. Silver Snow is owned and operated by Beth Nickerson, who’s a schoolteacher at Silverton ISD and uses the stand as a source of income over the summer break.

LOOKING BACK

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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body May 1, 1973: Kim Ham selected first-ever Bob Wills Day Queen May 1, 1973—Junior Rodeo slated here May 11-12….H. L. McWaters honored on 97th birthday with celebration in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McWaters….Mary A.

EARTH DAY Chelle’s Garden

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EARTH DAY Chelle’s Garden

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body EARTH DAY Chelle’s Garden in Matador donated flowers to Motley County schools for Earth Day, and school youngsters learned lessons about gardening and Earth Day (Apr. 23 each year).

CLASS OF 2026

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CLASS OF 2026

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body Last week, the Motley County Class of 2026 received their class rings, their first step towards their final year.

CHEER FOR

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CHEER FOR

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body The Valley cheerleaders met Ray Benson, band leader of popular Western Swing and jazz band Asleep at the Wheel, at last week’s Bob Wills Day.Congratulations go to Eric Petitt and Savannah Carrera, Bob Wills King and Queen for 2025.

Registration coming up for CrossView Christian Camp, summer 2025

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Registration coming up for CrossView Christian Camp, summer 2025

Staff Reports

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Body Summercamp registration for CrossView Christian Camp’s 2025 season is now open, according to camp director of operations Kassi Appleton.The camp, located 3 miles west of Dickens in the scenic ranch country off the Caprock, will host three weeks of Open Registration camps.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Body 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.

House passes school voucher bill

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House passes school voucher bill

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Body AUSTIN— The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a yearslong campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Paxton, Cornyn

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Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Body AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.