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BUSHELS OF BLESSINGS-- Thanksgiving-styled yard decorations bring a harvest theme to a local neighborhood, bringing to mind just some of the things we have to be thankful for in this season of remembering and feasting. The frost has not been on the pumpkin all that much this fall, but a few snappy mornings and crisp afternoons have brought to mind past times of gathering fodder in the shock. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

BUSHELS OF BLESSINGS-- Thanksgiving-styled yard decorations bring a harvest theme to a local neighborhood, bringing to mind just some of the things we have to be thankful for in this season of remembering and feasting. The frost has not been on the pumpkin all that much this fall, but a few snappy mornings and crisp afternoons have brought to mind past times of gathering fodder in the shock. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

Thanksgiving has deep Texas roots; We give thanks for good reason

Jim Steiert
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Texas claims one of the earliest Thanksgiving ceremonies by Europeans on this continent.
Tulia Junior High Students of the Month –Tessa Williams, Ricardo San Miguel, Elias Hernandez Tulia Junior High Employees of the Month – Jenna Cranmer and Yvonne Fifer

Tulia Junior High Students of the Month –Tessa Williams, Ricardo San Miguel, Elias Hernandez Tulia Junior High Employees of the Month – Jenna Cranmer and Yvonne Fifer

School Board Rejects Test Exemptions for Spring Semester

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tulia Independent School District was held on November 13th in the Swinburn Board Room. No public comments were heard.

HIDDEN TREASURES AT THE MUSEUM

Robert P. Chadwick
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
We all have certain days we remember as significant happenings as we were growing up. Some readers are old enough to remember where they were when: the bombing of Pearl Harbor took place. Maybe the first significant memory you have is of the assassination of John F.
Eleven contestants entered the Swisher Electric speech contest this year

Eleven contestants entered the Swisher Electric speech contest this year

Swisher Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Speech Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Government-In-Action Youth Tour Speech contest is held throughout the State Of Texas by Electrical Cooperatives to educate youth about government and civic engagement.Texas electrical cooperatives have been sponsoring high school students on a trip to the nation’s capital since 1965.
Kimora Powell won a watercolor set in a drawing from Mrs. Herring

Kimora Powell won a watercolor set in a drawing from Mrs. Herring

TULIA JUNIOR HIGH ARTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Tulia Junior High Art Class had a guest speaker on Monday, November 17th. Jeannett Herring from Jeannet’s Art and Design talked to the students about the types of paints, canvases and tool that can be used for painting.Jeannett showed the students different types of paints and how to apply them.
Debbi Criswell introduced her grandsons to Progressive Study Club. Kellan Criswell gave his poetry reading, one of 9 events he will be entered in district contest as a 6th grader. Ky Criswell gave his poetry reading that he will be representing 4th grade at district. Koen Criswell is an alternate for his twin brother.

Debbi Criswell introduced her grandsons to Progressive Study Club. Kellan Criswell gave his poetry reading, one of 9 events he will be entered in district contest as a 6th grader. Ky Criswell gave his poetry reading that he will be representing 4th grade at district. Koen Criswell is an alternate for his twin brother.

PROGRESSIVE STUDY CLUB

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
CANYON, Texas — Six West Texas A&M University seniors will choreograph solo and group works for an upcoming WT Dance showcase performance.“Falling into Dance” concerts will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 to 22 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in the Sybil B.

Christmas at the Swisher County Museum Silent Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Swisher County Archives and Museum Association announces its Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, December 6, 2025.Donated auction items of any kind are greatly appreciated. Auction items can be dropped off at the museum prior to December 1st.
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