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Stop signs replaced in Munday

Stop signs replaced in Munday

Stop signs replaced in Munday

Don Thompson | News-courier
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Body MUNDAY–Thestopsignsfacingeastand west in Munday had faded over the years until the red color was gone and lettering was unreadable.A total of 80 stop signs that face east or west have been replaced, and other signs, such as Children at Play, will soon be installed.
AMANDA’S LIBRARY MUSES

AMANDA’S LIBRARY MUSES

AMANDA’S LIBRARY MUSES

Amanda Burbank |
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Body “Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.” —C.S.
Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Body Mexican petunias are faithful ornamentals that can be counted on to bloom throughout our summer Texas heat. Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana (roo-ELlee- ah brit-toe-knee-AN-ah) isnativetoMexicoandSouth America.
ANNOUNCED TO BE MARRIED

ANNOUNCED TO BE MARRIED

ANNOUNCED TO BE MARRIED

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Body WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING Raci Suzanne Dillard and Jacob “Jake” Elijah Abernathy engagement announcement. Raci is the daughter of Robert and Janet Dillard of Rhineland.
PUMPKIN CREAMER The homemade pumpkin creamer is simple and fresh with the ability to make it ahead for the week before you. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

PUMPKIN CREAMER The homemade pumpkin creamer is simple and fresh with the ability to make it ahead for the week before you. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Pumpkin Creamer to turn your coffee into a cozy fall flavor

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Body It’s the season for pumpkin infused “everything”. And believe me, pumpkin goes into almost any sweet or savory food or beverage, just take a look at store shelves. Some even have an entire section devoted to the beloved gourd.
Keeping up with the “un” words

Keeping up with the “un” words

Keeping up with the “un” words

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Body Back when I was a letter carrier I learned “unchurched” from the “Baptist Standard.”Yep, I used to read the the back cover of the “Standard” when I was delivering the mail.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day and other unique holidays

International Talk Like a Pirate Day and other unique holidays

International Talk Like a Pirate Day and other unique holidays

Commentary
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Body One of my favorite holidays rolls around every September 19th…aaargh,matey!In1965,friendsJohnBaur and Mark Summers decided there was a need to create this holiday and succeeded in having a day named for talkinglikeapirate.
A QUANAH CUTOUT stands next to a Quanah Parker Trail arrow at Wayside, Texas, near to the trail where 150 years ago, on September 28, 1874, in the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie and the 4th Cavalry descended to the canyon floor and ambushed Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne bands seeking refuge there from the converging U.S. forces trying to force them onto reservations —but Quanah with his band of Kwahada were elsewhere. | TEXAS PLAINS TRAIL REGION

A QUANAH CUTOUT stands next to a Quanah Parker Trail arrow at Wayside, Texas, near to the trail where 150 years ago, on September 28, 1874, in the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie and the 4th Cavalry descended to the canyon floor and ambushed Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne bands seeking refuge there from the converging U.S. forces trying to force them onto reservations —but Quanah with his band of Kwahada were elsewhere. | TEXAS PLAINS TRAIL REGION

Take a stand with an arrow to honor Quanah Parker

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Body Mark Saturday, Sept. 14, on your calendar with an arrow. It’s Quanah Parker Day.By a 2019 resolution of the Texas Senate, the second Saturday in September is a day to remember the great Comanche leader and the people who once were Lords of the Plains.
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