Swisher County News

Scrap Tire Clean-Up Events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Swisher County residents will have the opportunity to clean-up scrap tires over the next month thanks to a statewide grant through the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.The tire clean-up will be for pneumatic tires only.

THE BIBLE SAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Jesus said, “When he (Satan) lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of all lies” (John 8:44b). What a perfect description of Satan. He is also described as “the enemy of man,” and “the accuser.” The very name “Satan” means “adversary.
Swisher County Senior Citizens Breakfast honoring first responders and veterans was served on Saturday morning. A steady stream of hungry citizens came to the Swisher County Senior Citizens building to indulge in eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The meal was free to first responders and veterans.

Swisher County Senior Citizens Breakfast honoring first responders and veterans was served on Saturday morning. A steady stream of hungry citizens came to the Swisher County Senior Citizens building to indulge in eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The meal was free to first responders and veterans.

SENIOR CITIZENS BREAKFAST

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN

The Man In The Muddle…. Commentary By Dr. Don
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Too much is expected of us--we folks of a certain agewhether man or woman.Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foul-ups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger set, some of whom are eager to push us toward side roads.Sometimes, side roads can be found.
Mayor Dusty George, Police Chief Paul Brown, Tom Sell, Kyla Sell, Judge Michael Clawson and Sheriff Kyle Schmalzried at the El Camino

Mayor Dusty George, Police Chief Paul Brown, Tom Sell, Kyla Sell, Judge Michael Clawson and Sheriff Kyle Schmalzried at the El Camino

Candidate Tom Sell Visits Swisher County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Republican candidate Tom Sell was in Tulia on Thursday. Sell met with Swisher County and Tulia law enforcement and elected officials to discuss rural issues.He also visited Mid-Plains Telephone Cooperative, Moore Than Medicine, El Camino Dining Room and the Happy Toy Maker.
Long, McDowell engaged

Long, McDowell engaged

Long, McDowell engaged

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Dan and Kristi Long along with Toby and Michelle McDowell are happy to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Shaleigh Long and Caleb McDowell.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Last week was really a whirlwind (and not just the terrible winds we had), in many ways. When these students get older, they have so many activities that it stretches parents to be able to get them to all of the different places.
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