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Thanksgiving is leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

November 11, 2025 – An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase over the daily average, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Eleven contestants entered the Swisher Electric speech contest this year

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Swisher Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Speech Contest

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Government-In-Action Youth Tour Speech contest is held throughout the State Of Texas by Electrical Cooperatives to educate youth about government and civic engagement.Texas electrical cooperatives have been sponsoring high school students on a trip to the nation’s capital since 1965.

Kimora Powell won a watercolor set in a drawing from Mrs. Herring

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TULIA JUNIOR HIGH ARTS

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tulia Junior High Art Class had a guest speaker on Monday, November 17th. Jeannett Herring from Jeannet’s Art and Design talked to the students about the types of paints, canvases and tool that can be used for painting.Jeannett showed the students different types of paints and how to apply them.

Debbi Criswell introduced her grandsons to Progressive Study Club. Kellan Criswell gave his poetry reading, one of 9 events he will be entered in district contest as a 6th grader. Ky Criswell gave his poetry reading that he will be representing 4th grade at district. Koen Criswell is an alternate for his twin brother.

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PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

CANYON, Texas — Six West Texas A&M University seniors will choreograph solo and group works for an upcoming WT Dance showcase performance.“Falling into Dance” concerts will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 to 22 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B.

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Christmas at the Swisher County Museum Silent Auction

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Swisher County Archives and Museum Association announces its Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, December 6, 2025.Donated auction items of any kind are greatly appreciated. Auction items can be dropped off at the museum prior to December 1st.

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Pink Friday

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tulia is turning pink this week as the community gears up for Pink Friday, a nationwide movement encouraging shoppers to support small businesses before the big-box rush begins. This Friday, local shops and vendors across town are rolling out the welcome mat for our community.

DOWNTOWN LIGHTS

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DOWNTOWN LIGHTS

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

City of Tulia workers are getting ready for Christmas and hanging the snowflakes around town

VFW Auxiliary Lee Ann Holt, VFW Darrell Scott, VFW Auxiliary Ka Wilfong were greeters at the Veterans Day Program

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Tulia 34th Annual Veterans Day Program

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tulia ISD honored veterans at the 34th Annual Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2025. Luke Moore and Elijah Lopez welcomed everyone to the program. The Pledge to the American and Texas Flag was led by Jose Verdugo followed by the National Anthem played by the Tulia High School Band.

AKress Elementary Veterans Day Program

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Kress Elementary Veterans Day Program

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Kress Elementary School hosted a Veterans Day program for the community to honor the Veterans on November 11th. Breakfast for the Veterans was at 8:00AM in the High School Library. The program was in the Auditorium at 9:00AM.

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THE BIBLE SAYS

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Apostle Paul said, “Let us not grow weary of doing good” (Galatians 6:9). After exhorting the believers in Galatia and warning them of the things they should avoid, Paul may have known they would be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities of the Christian life.

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