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SundayFirst Baptist ChurchSanctuary Choir Practice at 9:00AM Library Opens at 9:00AM Sunday School at 9:45AM Worship Service at 11:00AM New Fellowship Baptist ChurchSunday School at 9:30AM Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00AM GroundZero students 6th through 12th grade meet 5:00PM-7:00PM Tulia...
Mid-Plains guest could sign up for door prizes at the coop appreciation luncheon

Mid-Plains guest could sign up for door prizes at the coop appreciation luncheon

Mid-Plains holds Customer Appreciation Luncheon

October is National Coop Month. Mid-Plains customers are part of the coop and as member- owners the heart of everything Mid-Plains does.
John Brookins with his family at his birthday party (below)

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

John Brookins celebrates 100th birthday

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.
Just something to think about

Just something to think about

Just something to think about

I am constantly amazed at how far behind modern technology has left me. I had an experience a few days ago that has left me still scratching my head.My automobile insurance policy includes a roadside assistance feature. Several days ago I had a tire failure on a local highway.
Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

Ms. Bird’s Biology Class in Wheeler

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

Wheeler’s Second Grade Science Class

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.

One Man’s Memories of Delmer Barefoot

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

Shamrock Shout Outs

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.