Swisher County News

Swisher County Picnic Parade Registration is NOW OPEN!

Make plans to join us for the annual Swisher County Picnic Parade on Saturday, July 18th! Whether you’re representing a business, organization, church, school group, car club, motorcycle club, riding club, or simply want to show your community spirit, we’d love to have you participate.

Picnic Week Window Decorating Contest

Tulia Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Picnic Week Window Decorating Contest!Displays should reflect the theme “Honoring Yesterday, Leading Today, Building Tomorrow.”Displays must be in a publicly visible area.Displays must be completed and ready to be judged by July 13th.
John Davey Courtesy photos by Mission 82

John Davey Courtesy photos by Mission 82

Mission 82 recognizes Davey

Mission 82 is a project developed by Adam Berry and Darren Bond. It celebrates the 82nd Airborne Division stationed in the United Kingdom during World War II.
THE BIBLE SAYS

THE BIBLE SAYS

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). The original word here translated “burden” means a weight or trouble not easily carried by one person.
Swisher County Judge Michael Clawson administers the oath of office to Tulia ISD School Board Trustee Kacy Quinton

Swisher County Judge Michael Clawson administers the oath of office to Tulia ISD School Board Trustee Kacy Quinton

Quinton and Mahannah Continue on TISD Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Tulia Independent School District held a regularly scheduled meeting on May 19th in the Swinburn Board Room.The first item on the agenda was the swearing in of the newly elected board members.

Temporary Lift of Burn Ban

As of June 8, 2026, there is a temporary lift of the burn ban in Swisher County for supervised controlled burns. The temporary lift is in effect UNTIL 6:00PM ON SATURDAY JUNE 13,2026. Please notify local fire department or Tulia Police Department of intended controlled burns.
Progressive Study Club’s new slate of officers: Treasurer Jeanne Wright, President Ka Wilfong, Vice-President Cheryl Swinburn, Reporter Tangy Garrison and Secretary Ann Murrell.

Progressive Study Club’s new slate of officers: Treasurer Jeanne Wright, President Ka Wilfong, Vice-President Cheryl Swinburn, Reporter Tangy Garrison and Secretary Ann Murrell.

PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB

Progressive Study Club met for the final time this year in the home of Marilyn Foster. We honored all outgoing officers as well as inducted our new ones.Judy Shipman served as President for two years and we thank her for her dedication.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

Week of June 1, 2026 It was wonderful to have some rain. The evenings at my house this week were wonderful. The wind had died down and the temperature was nice. I just love sitting outside on those days. Where I live, there is very little traffic and so it is peaceful and calm.
THS Students Earn Endorsement Cords

THS Students Earn Endorsement Cords

THS Students Earn Endorsement Cords

Seniors were awarded their endorsement cords. Each endorsement has a different colored cord which are STEM— red, Public Service—green, Business and Industry—purple, Multi-Discipline—blue, and Arts—orange.
Roberto Martinez - 1st Team All-District Pitcher

Roberto Martinez - 1st Team All-District Pitcher

Hornets Receive All-District Recognitions

Tulia Hornet Baseball had a successful year and extended their season into the Area Round of the playoff this year.Their success came from the talented players who were honored at the end of the season with All-District recognitions.