LOOKING BACK

Body Eighty years ago: Socializing in Silverton February 13, 1947—Mr. and Mrs. Jord Hollingsworth and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Baird . . . Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Lanham have moved to their new home west of the Post Office . . . Mrs. C.L. McWilliams and Mrs.

Silverton schools post 3rd 6 weeks honor rolls

Body STAFF REPORTS Thefollowingstudents enrolled in Silverton schools earned “A” Honor Roll for the 3rd 6 weeks of the 2022–23 school year.

Motley Library to host annual Valentine’s party Feb. 9

Body Library will host its annual Sweet Afternoon at the Library Valentine party Thursday, February 9. The fun will begin about 4 p.m. or right after school. Activities include making special Valentine cards, enjoying some Valentine treats, and listening to a story.

Texas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration

Body AUSTIN— Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100-year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to win park passes, H-E-B gift cards and even a curated state park experience.

Wayland Flying Queens Museum grand opening set for Feb. 18 in Plainview

Body PLAINVIEW— Imagine a Beechcraft Bonanza airplane flying above as you walk onto a shiny wooden basketball floor, where you are surrounded by historic championship memorabilia, basketball shoes, travel uniforms, and jerseys that bring collegiate sports legends to life.

Echoes that remain

Body For the most part, the subtropical zone in which we Texans live has four distinct climate patterns during the course of 365 days. We plan our wardrobes and activities, adjusting to nature as it obediently defers to Earth’s tilt on its annual trip around the Sun.

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Body A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Shellac. Don’t take it for granted. Shellac is tediously produced by tiny lac bugs working on plantations in places like India. PETA is taking the bugs’ side. Seriously. Bought any shellac lately? Own anything shellacked? Have you ever been shellacked?

These are a few of my non-favorite things

Body After reading a Washington Post editorial today about the new dress code for women in the Missouri State Legislature, I feel my head starting to explode. This could get both problematic and messy. Before I lose my ever-lovin’ mind, let me rant.

Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

Body This month each of Texas’s 254 counties appointed or reappointed groups of local citizens who have pledged to serve twoyear terms as custodians and promoters of their local heritage. I’m referring to your County Historical Commission (CHC).