Swisher County News

Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected council members District III Councilman Jed Owens, Mayor Dusty George, and District IV Councilman Israel “Bibo” Ramirez.

Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected council members District III Councilman Jed Owens, Mayor Dusty George, and District IV Councilman Israel “Bibo” Ramirez.

Council Members Sworn In During May Meeting

Tulia City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2026 in the Council Chambers of Tulia City Hall. No public comments were heard and the Consent Agenda was approved.Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected council members.

Grain Grading Workshop set for Aug. 12-13

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host two single-day grain grading workshops on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 at the West Texas A&M Ag Pavilion, 600 WTAMU Drive, Canyon.The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and is open to anyone interested in grain grading.
Kress Evacuated due to Fire

Kress Evacuated due to Fire

Kress Evacuated due to Fire

Fires flared up near Kress on Monday afternoon. The first fire was reported near US Highway 87 and County Road Z. The City of Kress was evacuated before 4:00 for the safety of the citizens. A second fire quickly developed between Kress and Tulia east of I-27.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Solomon said, “Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him.” (Psalm 127:3). Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women.

Country Friends EE Club April Meeting

The Country Friends EE Club met on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Annex Building in Tulia. Members in attendance included Nancy Bonds, Anna Leatherman, Karen Barnett, Sheila Via, Tammy Price, Renee Hartman, Glenda Gibson, Diane Powers, Debbie Bales, and Becky Tucker.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

Last week I went to Dallas to stay with the girls because Jonna had to be in Chicago for a meeting. As usual, we had many errands to run. I think that I got all of them done. Lillian had her athletic banquet on Thursday. She received the MVP award for volleyball and tennis.
Carnival Fun in Tulia

Carnival Fun in Tulia

Carnival Fun in Tulia

The Carnival will be in Tulia May 13th-17th with rides, games, food and fun for everyone to enjoy! Come out and enjoy while supporting the youth of Tulia. Proceeds from the Carnival will be used on the Mackenzie Little League Baseball Fields.

Tulia School Activities

May 14Pre-K Breakfast - Eggs, hash brown, cheese, biscuit, jelly, fruit, juice, milk Pre-K Lunch - Boneless wings, carrots, mixed fruit, milk K-8th Breakfast - Eggs, hash brown, cheese, biscuit, jelly, fruit, juice, milk K-8th Lunch - Boneless wings, carrots, chips, mixed fruit, milk9th-12th...
Aubrey Francis

Aubrey Francis

Swisher Electric Scholarships

Each Year, Swisher Electric Cooperative proudly awards 5-$2,000 scholarships to area students who are planning to attend or are already enrolled in college or trade school.