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Oh, For Another Chance…. Commentary By Dr. Don
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On occasion, I’ve been in the presence of the rich and/or famous. Usually, though, I am lost among hundreds--maybe thousands--turning out for political rallies or tent shows. At one, I blathered excitedly upon winning a box of Cracker Jacks!
Judge Clawson recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Swisher County. Pictured are Lillian Araiza, Sharon Wyatt, Joyce Childers, Nancy House, Judge Michael Clawson, Lisa Hooper, Yvonne Fifer, Lynnett Walker, and Dr. Tori Marnell.

Judge Clawson recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Swisher County. Pictured are Lillian Araiza, Sharon Wyatt, Joyce Childers, Nancy House, Judge Michael Clawson, Lisa Hooper, Yvonne Fifer, Lynnett Walker, and Dr. Tori Marnell.

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RECOGNITION

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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HIDDEN TREASURES AT THE MUSEUM

Robert P Chadwick
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Today I am writing about a Great Comanche Chief. Chief Peta Nocona was a fierce warrior and leader of his people and a father to his children one of whom is recognized as the last Comanche. Peta Nocona was the Father of Quanah Parker.
Happy Cowgirls Golf are District Champs Scout Atwood took first overall Bree Reinart placed second overall

Happy Cowgirls Golf are District Champs Scout Atwood took first overall Bree Reinart placed second overall

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HAPPY GOLF

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Happy School Board Candidate Meet and Greet

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Happy ISD will host a School Board Candidate Meet and Greet on Sunday, April 12th, from 4:00PM-5:00PM in the High School Cafeteria.This event is open to all community members.

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Austin Stock Show Results

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Avery Goss - 8th Place Cross Swine Brookelyn Hollis - 9th Place Cross Swine Avary Wesley - 9th Place Fine Wool Lamb Claire Martin - 6th Place Medium Wool Lamb

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Happy FFA

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Happy FFA competed at the Ochiltree, WTAMU and Clarendon judging contests. Twenty students judged six different events, Livestock, Horse, Homesite, Land, Wildlife, and Meats.
The Tulia Hornet Baseball team recognized teacher who had made an impact in their lives before the River Road game.

The Tulia Hornet Baseball team recognized teacher who had made an impact in their lives before the River Road game.

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THS BASEBALL

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Tulia Hornet Baseball

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tulia vs River Road Tulia 12 River Road 1Tulia vs Dalhart Tulia 9 Dalhart 6 David Abeyta heads for home
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