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Jazlynn Del Toro

Jazlynn Del Toro

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Tulia High School Graduates

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Jazlynn Del Toro is the daughter of Adrianne Del Toro. Jazlynn was a four-year starter for the Hornet volleyball team and captain for two years. She also played softball during this time. Her favorite memory is sleeping in class.

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Scrap Tire Clean-Up Events

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Swisher County residents will have the opportunity to clean-up scrap tires over the next month thanks to a statewide grant through the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.The tire clean-up will be for pneumatic tires only.

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THE BIBLE SAYS

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Jesus said, “When he (Satan) lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of all lies” (John 8:44b). What a perfect description of Satan. He is also described as “the enemy of man,” and “the accuser.” The very name “Satan” means “adversary.
Swisher County Senior Citizens Breakfast honoring first responders and veterans was served on Saturday morning. A steady stream of hungry citizens came to the Swisher County Senior Citizens building to indulge in eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The meal was free to first responders and veterans.

Swisher County Senior Citizens Breakfast honoring first responders and veterans was served on Saturday morning. A steady stream of hungry citizens came to the Swisher County Senior Citizens building to indulge in eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The meal was free to first responders and veterans.

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SENIOR CITIZENS BREAKFAST

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Mid-Plains Announces 62 Scholarship Recipients

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Mid-Plains is proud to announce 62 scholarship recipients for 2026! This year, we’re awarding $62,000 to deserving students across the Texas Panhandle — from Canyon to Silverton and everywhere in between.

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Church of the Holy Spirit Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Church of the Holy Spirit is planning a special 50th Anniversary Celebration for June 7, 2026. The Celebration will include 50 Bells of Gratitude and Memory at 10:00AM followed by a bilingual mass at 10:30AM. Corpus Christi Procession and Benediction will be at 11:30AM.
THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN

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THE IDLE AMERICAN

The Man In The Muddle…. Commentary By Dr. Don
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Too much is expected of us--we folks of a certain agewhether man or woman.Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foul-ups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger set, some of whom are eager to push us toward side roads.Sometimes, side roads can be found.
Mayor Dusty George, Police Chief Paul Brown, Tom Sell, Kyla Sell, Judge Michael Clawson and Sheriff Kyle Schmalzried at the El Camino

Mayor Dusty George, Police Chief Paul Brown, Tom Sell, Kyla Sell, Judge Michael Clawson and Sheriff Kyle Schmalzried at the El Camino

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Candidate Tom Sell Visits Swisher County

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Republican candidate Tom Sell was in Tulia on Thursday. Sell met with Swisher County and Tulia law enforcement and elected officials to discuss rural issues.He also visited Mid-Plains Telephone Cooperative, Moore Than Medicine, El Camino Dining Room and the Happy Toy Maker.
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