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Join Dickens County Historical Commission for ‘History Ramble’ to Standifer, Higgins graves Oct. 12

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Join Dickens County Historical Commission for ‘History Ramble’ to Standifer, Higgins graves Oct. 12

Barbara Brannon

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body ALL HISTORIANS, CHCS, EDUCATORS, WRITERS, GENALOGISTS WELCOMEPalace Theater presentation and chili lunch included in half-day event The red gravestone stands alone, iron-fenced and far out in the broken country of northern Kent County, Texas, on private land.

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Texas trees that flaunt fall color

News Staff

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body Autumn is prime time to choose landscape trees with a fall color display. The season’s warm fall soils favor root establishment.Not all trees have foliage that change from their summer green to autumn color.

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Rochester Homecoming 2024 Schedule

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body Saturday, Oct. 129 a.m.-Registration in Rochester High School gym. Complimentary donuts, juice and coffee. Souvenir Tshirts, 1965-1966 Rochester High School Band C.D., Yeti raffle tickets available.10:30 a.m.

CATHY’S SELF PORTRAIT Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite wrote this caricature self-portrait “is as close as I have to a photo.” | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

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Brushes with Celebrities XV

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body The Traveling Man DON THOMPSONHere’s number 15 in the Brushes with Celebrities series.

The 501

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The 501

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHBrochures: keep, then tossRead any good tourist brochures lately?Websites and Facebook now threaten to make the classic trifold giveaways as obsolete as Texas maps. Back when I worked in the tourism industry, brochures were a solid staple.

Sweet potato and apple salad - a delightful fall salad

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Sweet potato and apple salad - a delightful fall salad

News Staff

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body This scrumptious fall salad has warm notes from the roasted sweet potato and toasted pecans. Crisp kale, tart cherries, juicy apples, and crunchy pumpkin seeds round out the taste and texture.It’s nice to have a goto salad for this time of year.

25th ANNUAL Marking its silver anniversary, this year’s Return to the Remuda sale promises to feature an exceptional selection of ranch horses from renowned breeders. Approximately 180 horses will be offered to the public from the legendary ranches of Beggs Cattle Company, Four Sixes Ranch,Tongue River Ranch, Pitchfork Land, and Cattle Company, King Ranch andWagonhound Land & Livestock.The demonstrationwillbeonSeptember27,andthesalewillfollowonSeptember28. | COURTESYPHOTO

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25th Annual Return to the Remuda set for this weekend in Guthrie

Staff Reports

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body The Four Sixes Ranch will be hosting the 25th Return to the Remuda sale September 27-28, 2024, in Guthrie. Marking its silver anniversary, this year’s sale promises to feature an exceptional selection of ranch horses from renowned breeders.

FOCUSBOOKOFTHEWEEK “OurLittleSecret”byLisaJacksonisthe this week’s Focus Book. Jackson writes novels in romance, romantic suspense, mystery and thriller genres. | PHOTO GOODREADS

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Famous authors read

Amanda Burbank |

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body “If you are going to get anywhere in life you are going to have to read a lot of books.” —Roald Dahl I was curious to know what famous authors favorite books were and how much they read.

Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

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Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero, a legend, and also a real person.Johnny Appleseed was the moniker of John Chapman, born in Leominster, Mass., on Sept. 26, 1774. Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated on September 26 in memory of Chapman’s birthday.John Chapman, a.k.a.

BDC hosts carnival-themed health fair

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BDC hosts carnival-themed health fair

Bluebonnet Detention Center

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body Anson — On Aug. 28, 2024, Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) hosted a vibrant, carnivalthemed health fair for both staff and detainees, offering an engaging and informative experience for all.

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