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A wooden crate, from the Memphis Coca-Cola Bottling Company, which reads, “Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Memphis, Texas.” Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

A wooden crate, from the Memphis Coca-Cola Bottling Company, which reads, “Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Memphis, Texas.” Photos Courtesy of the Collection of John R. Ballew

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Memphis Coca-Cola Bottling Company

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
A Memphis native, John R. Ballew taught history for 25 years in the trenches of the Texas public school system. He is a triple master: a Master of Science from Texas A&M Universi ty-Corpus Christi, a master plumber from Texas and a master mason.
CARY KEYS

CARY KEYS

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What should you do with your tax refund?

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
It’s almost that time of year when many people start receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it? Of course,the answer will depend somewhat on how big your refund is.
Part 2: Literary sisters from Wellington

Part 2: Literary sisters from Wellington

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Part 2: Literary sisters from Wellington

Floyd Killough
Friday, February 16, 2024
In 1889, the Isbell family ventured to Collingsworth County from Mississippi and pitched a tent on the site where the current courthouse is located. The family met adversity after they relocated to Harris County when Judge J.M. Isbell, the first Judge of Collingsworth County, was shot and killed.
The Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891

The Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891

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The Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
On Jan. 29, 1891, an alarm went up that hostile warriors were going to attack near Salisbury. This was brought on by someone claim ing to hear war whoops and bloodthirst y yells while ob serving smoke in the distance.
Ponder Points

Ponder Points

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Ponder Points

News Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024
In the early 60s, public schools and colleges were just beginning integration of public education in the south. The Southwest Conference was moving at a snail’s pace to integrate.
A card, addressed to John R. “Buddy” Ballew, signed by the Oakland Raiders’ Kenny King.

A card, addressed to John R. “Buddy” Ballew, signed by the Oakland Raiders’ Kenny King.

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The King

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
My claim to fame is that I ran into Kenny King while playing football for the Mem phis Cyclones in 1974. When we met, he was playing fullback for the Clarendon Broncos, and I was proud to be on the team and start at tight end for the Cyclones.
CARY KEYS

CARY KEYS

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Why see a financial advisor?

News Staff
Friday, February 9, 2024
Investing for your future is important — but it can be challenging. How can you navigate the complexities of the financial markets and make the right decisions for your situation? Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone.

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Part 1: Wellington’s “First” Family, lives of tragedy and success

Floyd Killough
Friday, February 2, 2024
The extended Isbell family (later spelled Isbelle) was represented by Wellington’s first judge, first store owner, first baby, one of the first and most successful ranchers and the first graduate of Wellington High School, one of two sisters whose literary accomplishments put Wellington on the map.
Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

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Cotton: The life’s bread of Hall County trade

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
Memphis has been producing at least 50,000 bales of cotton per year for 100 years. That means that Memphis and Hall County have generated over 5,000,000 bales of fiber. At around 500 pounds each, well, that’s a lot of cotton!
Benefits of fixedincome investments

Benefits of fixedincome investments

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Benefits of fixedincome investments

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
When many people think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is the stock market. And that’s not surprising, as the rise and fall of stock prices is constantly in the news.
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