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Stop signs replaced in Munday

Stop signs replaced in Munday

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Stop signs replaced in Munday

Don Thompson | News-courier
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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

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AMANDA’S LIBRARY MUSES

Amanda Burbank |
Thursday, September 19, 2024
“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.
Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

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Mexican petunias bring beauty to containers, borders

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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

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ANNOUNCED TO BE MARRIED

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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

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Pumpkin Creamer to turn your coffee into a cozy fall flavor

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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.
Keeping up with the “un” words

Keeping up with the “un” words

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Keeping up with the “un” words

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day and other unique holidays

Commentary
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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.Ithasbecome abelovedfaux-holiday thatallowseveryonetochannel their inner Jack...
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

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Take a stand with an arrow to honor Quanah Parker

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Mark Saturday, Sept. 14, on your calendar with an arrow.
Brushes with Celebrities XIV

Brushes with Celebrities XIV

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Brushes with Celebrities XIV

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Traveling Man DON THOMPSONHere’s number 14 in the Brushes with Celebrities series.
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