July 23, 2026
Live Like Pax chapter honored for milestone achievement
GALAXY STADIUM Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced to the press this week that Galaxy Digital, with facilities currently in operation in Dickens County, has acquired a 15-year naming rights partnership with Texas Tech Athletics. Jones AT&T Stadium will become Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season. The agreement replaces AT&T’s naming rights, which expired in June after roughly 20 years tied to the venue. | TEXAS TECH ATHLETICS
THREE NEW HOMES being built on Paducah’s Garrett Street have already been leased. More are on the drawing board, according to developer Mark Hicks of Lufkin, Texas. | COURTESY PHOTO
KCBD community coverage tour shines spotlight on Matador and historic ranch
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Motley County took center stage on Tuesday night as KCBD News Channel 11 brought its annual Community Coverage Tour live from the historic Matador Ranch.
HERE IT IS On July 8, our crew traveled through Joseph City, Arizona, to visit the famous Jack Rabbit Trading Post and snap a photo of its iconic billboard. | TEXAS SPUR
Mistakes turn deadly at high speeds
NEW AT GUTHRIE Head football coach Craig Hamilton, who is in his first season with the Jaguars following a long and distinguished career at Spur, told Pete Christy, “I’m really excited. There’s lots of history here.” | COURTESY PHOTO
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