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RUSHING TOWARDS GREATNESS With his sights on the end zone, senior Luke Dempsey skillfully runs the ball down the field on Sept. 18, 2026. Photos by Jessica Vasquez

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HAPPY FOOTBALL

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

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I have been in Dallas for the past 10 days. Jonna had a work meeting in Orlando so I went to stay with the girls. Their schedules are even busier this year than in the past if that is possible!! Lillian has gone from playing volleyball to adding tennis and basketball to her schedule.

Tulia Fightin’ Hornet Band competed in marching contest in Amarillo at Dick Bivens Stadium on Saturday. UIL Marching Contest will be October 17th in Amarillo.

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FIGHTIN’ HORNET BAND

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Hornet Solar and Hornet Solar II Award $15,000 in Community Grants to Swisher County Organizations

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Hornet Solar and Hornet Solar II awarded $15,000 in Q3 Community Giving Program grants to six organizations serving Swisher County: the Swisher Area Foundation, Tulia Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Tulia Child Development Center, Swisher County Senior Citizens Association, Happy Days...

Tournament winners -1st Place - Dave McGavock, 2nd Place - Fred Wiggins, and tied for 3rd Place - Lee Ann Holt and Bryan Toles

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VFW and Swisher Area Foundation 42 Tournament

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Tulia VFW and Swisher Area Foundation sponsored a 42 Dominoes tournament on Saturday, October 3rd at the VFW. Play started at 1:00PM.

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Swisher County 4-H Activities

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

October 85th Day of National 4-H Week State Fair of Texas October 96th Day of National 4-H Week State Fair of Texas October 107th Day of National 4-H Week Potter County 4-H Archery Shoot State Fair of Texas October 11 State Fair of Texas October 126:30PM - Happy 4-H Meeting, Methodist Church State...

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Fall Family Festival

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The 6th Annual Fall Family Festival will take place in Conner Park on Saturday, October 10th starting at 5:30PM. The festival activities are free. There will be face painting, crafts, train rides, pumpkin painting, treats and drinks, petting zoo, bounce house and food vendors.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

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JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Week of September 28, 2026 I came to Dallas last weekend to stay with the girls while Jonna is in Orlando for a work trip. The morning that I left Tulia, it was in the 70’s. The drive was very nice. It was so great to have some relief from the hot weather that we have been having.

THE IDLE AMERICAN

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THE IDLE AMERICAN

A Classic Homegoing…. Commentary By Dr. Don

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Members of Dallas’ First Assembly of God Church could hardly have realized what a dynamic duo they called to lead them beginning in February, 1998.Right alongside Rev. Thomas (Tom) Myers McMahan was the former Linda Diane Featherston.

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THE BIBLE SAYS

Faith Leads To Faithfulness

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Apostle Paul said, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love.” There is a difference between believing in God and actually living as though we believe in Him.

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