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John Brookins with his family at his birthday party (below)

John Brookins with his family at his birthday party (below)

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John Brookins celebrates 100th birthday

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
John Brookins celebrated his 100th birthday on October 20th. Celebrating with him were four generations of his family.John Brookins was the oldest of twelve children, six boys and six girls. His parents were Judd and Para Lee Brookins. The family called Malacoff, Texas home.
Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

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Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Ms. Bird’s Biology class tested a McDonald’s Happy Meal to see which Biomolecules were present. Here’s a hint: no protein! (Courtesy Photos)
Cooper and Anahya

Cooper and Anahya

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Wheeler’s Second Grade Science Class

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Mrs. Weatherly’s second-grade class has been studying matter and exploring methods to classify and describe it. The students investigated the properties of a penny, including its mass, conductivity, density, and state of matter.

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One Man’s Memories of Delmer Barefoot

Submitted By: James Henderson
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
I went to the memorial service of Delmer Barefoot today, and sitting there, listening to heartfelt stories about him from family members, it brought back a flood of memories for me. I spent almost all my summers with my grandparents, Kid and Siegal Henderson, out at their farm in Twitty.
Shamrock 3rd Grade

Shamrock 3rd Grade

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Shamrock Shout Outs

Sharon Wood Shamrock Isd
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Shamrock ISD was a flurry of learning, laughter, and lots of celebrations last week. We are mean, green and being seen by everyone! It’s always good to be Irish!First shout out goes to our Jr. High Fighting Irish Football team.

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VA Government Shutdown

Wheeler County Veterans Service Officer Lee Lacy
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.As you may be aware, funding for some government agencies, including portions of the Department of Veterans Affairs, expired at midnight this morning.
Ms. Sallie was the guest reader for Pre-K, K, and 1st for fire safety week! The kids were very excited to see her! (Courtesy Photo)

Ms. Sallie was the guest reader for Pre-K, K, and 1st for fire safety week! The kids were very excited to see her! (Courtesy Photo)

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Fort Elliott’s Guest Reader

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Fort Elliott was privileged to recognize community breast cancer survivors between volleyball games. Back row (Survivors): Teresa Rose, Donna Pigg, Charlene Heronama, Saretta Heard, Mandy Brown, Mindy Duncan, and Gina Seitz. Front Row: Slayde Rose, Tatum Pigg, Rylee Rose, Jaylie Dickey, Aliyah McCarter, Jaycee Sewell, Ali Mahler, Brylie Hand, McCauley Jernigan, Kennedee Sullivan, Jayla Dickey, Tazlan Brown (Courtesy Photo)

Fort Elliott was privileged to recognize community breast cancer survivors between volleyball games. Back row (Survivors): Teresa Rose, Donna Pigg, Charlene Heronama, Saretta Heard, Mandy Brown, Mindy Duncan, and Gina Seitz. Front Row: Slayde Rose, Tatum Pigg, Rylee Rose, Jaylie Dickey, Aliyah McCarter, Jaycee Sewell, Ali Mahler, Brylie Hand, McCauley Jernigan, Kennedee Sullivan, Jayla Dickey, Tazlan Brown (Courtesy Photo)

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Fort Elliott Pink Out

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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