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Longtime Memphis resident Jackie Owens is awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Memphis Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Ivy, during the 105th Annual Memphis Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday, March 13 at the Memphis Community Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Longtime Memphis resident Jackie Owens is awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Memphis Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Ivy, during the 105th Annual Memphis Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday, March 13 at the Memphis Community Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

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Jackie Owens awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MEMPHIS — Longtime Memphis resident Jackie Owens was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Memphis Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Ivy, during the 105th Annual Memphis Chamber of Commerce Banquet Friday, March 13 at the Memphis Community Center.A proud fifth-generation...

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Memphis officials discuss trucks, RVs, dogs and guns

ashlee estlack
Thursday, March 12, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council held discussions on ordinances and zoning related to truck parking, RV parks, social media and dogs during their regular meeting Monday, March 9.Survey results related to a proposed truck parking ordinance were presented and discussed.

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Hall County Commissioners address concerns at meeting

Roger Estlack
Thursday, February 26, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Hall County Commissioners’ Court met in regular session Monday, Feb. 9 to consider several items on the agenda.Among the items brought before the court, Deana Santos asked for an update about her concerns regarding her fence and a tree on her county road.

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Hall County Courthouse completion months away

Roger Estlack
Thursday, February 26, 2026
MEMPHIS — Work on the Hall County Courthouse restoration in Memphis continues, but completion of the project is still several months away, according to information presented at construction update last Thursday, Feb. 19.During the meeting, County Judge Ray Powell repeated his earlier expectation...

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Memphis powerlifters dominate Clarendon meet

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CLARENDON — Competing Friday, Feb. 6, the Memphis Cyclones and Lady Cyclones made easy work of competition at the Clarendon powerlifting meet, with the both the Cyclones and Lady Cyclones bringing home first-place team finishes.
The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.

The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.

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Turkey VFD receives first new tanker in four decades

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
TURKEY — The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.
KC Tippett, Seth Gellespie; first-place Heavy Three-Stringer, 108 lbs.

KC Tippett, Seth Gellespie; first-place Heavy Three-Stringer, 108 lbs.

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Memphis Volunteer Fire Department hosts 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Memphis Volunteer Fire Department hosted its 6th Annual Varmint Hunt Saturday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 8, welcoming two- to four-man teams competing for a $250 main pot, awarded to the heaviest coyote three-stringer, as well as $50 side pots, including Biggest Bobcat, Biggest Hog, Target Weight...

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Memphis council approves runway paving

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council discussed improvements at the municipal runway, along with other agenda items when it met in regular session Monday, Feb. 10.

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Conflict slows Hall County Courthouse work

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MEMPHIS — The restoration of the 1923 Hall County Courthouse has fallen behind schedule after an inspection found a problem with some of work done on the building.The $11.3 million project was supposed to have been completed December 2025, but Hall County Judge Ray Powell said an inspector...

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Private water well screenings set for Feb. 9-10 in Briscoe, Hall counties

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) will host a private water well screening for Briscoe County and Hall County residents on Monday, Feb. 9-Tuesady, Feb. 10 in Silverton and Memphis.Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist and TWON coordinator, Texas A&M...
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