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Comanche Co. Republicans to meet May 11
Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Comanche County Republican Party meets at 6:30 p.m.

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Historically close calls for Elgin tornadoes
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Hail pounded its way into the news this Spring, with recent reports of b

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Tigers advance to State
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Sterling baseball Sterling 7, Velma-Alma 5 Sterling 1, Shattuck

Cord McCoy
Cord McCoy set to open tour in Duncan
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Great news rodeo fans!

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Time keeps on slipping
Thursday, May 6, 2021

With my apologies and gratitude to the Steve Miller band, the times in m

A father and son spend time together walking hand in hand on the beach.
Parenthood is the hardest security gig ever
Thursday, April 22, 2021

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UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES: Coaches Steve Montessori and Stevi Snare look on as Victoria Nunez signs her Letter of Intent with Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Elgin’s Nunez commits to CNCC
May 06, 2021

Surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches on Tuesday, May 4, Elgin

Hiking Trails of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
‘Take a hike’ at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
May 06, 2021

If anyone has ever suggested you go take a hike, fortunately, the Wichita Mou

A grasshopper sparrow perches on a barbed wire fence. Note the overall tan and brown appearance, un-streaked underparts, along with thick neck and flat head. Also note the mustard yellow lores. The Savannah sparrow also has yellow lores, but usually with a brighter yellow.
The elusive brown thrasher
May 06, 2021

Reclusive, secretive and ground dwelling can all be used to describe the brow

A family inspects items at the Elgin United Methodist Church rummage sale.
Elgin UMC Rummage Sale a success
May 06, 2021

There was a sizable number of items this weekend at the semi-annual rummage s

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Historically close calls for Elgin tornadoes
May 06, 2021

Hail pounded its way into the news this Spring, with recent reports of baseba

Elgin Community Food Pantry volunteers, from left are Cindy Herring, Anita Brockwell, and Marie Gilbert.
Elgin volunteers keep food pantry open despite pandemic
May 06, 2021

Sixteen years ago, when Linda Swanner first mentioned the idea of starting a

Obituaries

Helen Irene Ramirez 1944-2020
Helen Irene Ramirez
Saturday, December 19, 2020

Helen Irene Ramirez, 76, of Alvin, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Su

Cindy Sheppard 1957-2020
Cindy Sheppard
Saturday, December 19, 2020

Cindy Sheppard — loving daughter, mom, aunt, grandma, nurse and friend —

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