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Altruism: The world needs it

Altruism: The world needs it

Altruism: The world needs it

Fred Hardwicke
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
We’re back to Ron Chernow’s recent biography of Mark Twain, the famous American who came and went with Halley ’s comet. I n Tw a i n’s dark world, there is no alt ruism. What looks like altruism, according to Twain, is just a more subtle form of self-interest. I challenge that view.
A senior at Memphis High School, Jordyn Altman accepts the Gold Star Award at the recent District 1 Gold Star Banquet in Canyon. She is congratulated by Hall County AgriLife Extension Agent J.D. Schnitker. The Gold Star Award is the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program through the County 4-H Program. Courtesy Photos

A senior at Memphis High School, Jordyn Altman accepts the Gold Star Award at the recent District 1 Gold Star Banquet in Canyon. She is congratulated by Hall County AgriLife Extension Agent J.D. Schnitker. The Gold Star Award is the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program through the County 4-H Program. Courtesy Photos

Senior 4-Hers garner Gold Star distinctions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Health and Wellness Parent-Student Engagement organization will host a Pumpkin Painting Party at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at the First Bank and Trust Bronze Room. In addition to painting pumpkin, an internet safety lesson will be given for parents. Pumpkins and paint will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring a pumpkin from home, organizers said. Memphis ISD

The Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Health and Wellness Parent-Student Engagement organization will host a Pumpkin Painting Party at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at the First Bank and Trust Bronze Room. In addition to painting pumpkin, an internet safety lesson will be given for parents. Pumpkins and paint will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring a pumpkin from home, organizers said. Memphis ISD

Memphis ISD to host Pumpkin Painting Party

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Hall County 4-H members, including the Senior team of Jordyn Altman, Hadleigh Gurley and Zada Todd, who finished top 10 in Side Dish, compete at the Food Show at the Big Fun in D1! Fall Roundup Monday, Oct. 27 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building in Amarillo. Hall County 4-H

Hall County 4-H members, including the Senior team of Jordyn Altman, Hadleigh Gurley and Zada Todd, who finished top 10 in Side Dish, compete at the Food Show at the Big Fun in D1! Fall Roundup Monday, Oct. 27 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building in Amarillo. Hall County 4-H

Hall County 4-Hers compete at Big Fun in D1! Fall Roundup

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Clockwise, from left: Chloe Peters, Keylen Jeffrey, Claire Kane, Barrett Wiebe, Angel Segovia, Webb, Kane Waters, Ava Kate Inman and Caleb Colson.

Clockwise, from left: Chloe Peters, Keylen Jeffrey, Claire Kane, Barrett Wiebe, Angel Segovia, Webb, Kane Waters, Ava Kate Inman and Caleb Colson.

Webb’s eighth graders gather around the campfire

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Jamie Webb’s eighth-grade English and Reading Class gather around the campfire for a reading of “The Monkey’s Paw,” a short horror story by W.W. Jacobs about a cursed talisman that grants three wishes, each with disastrous consequences, Friday, Oct. 31.
Saunna Blacksher makes a suggestion for the upcoming Angel Tree project, sponsored by the Collingsworth County Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Welfare Board. Clockwise, from left: Tammy Rodriguez, Eva Hamby, Cristin Davis, Blacksher. Phyllis Floyd

Saunna Blacksher makes a suggestion for the upcoming Angel Tree project, sponsored by the Collingsworth County Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Welfare Board. Clockwise, from left: Tammy Rodriguez, Eva Hamby, Cristin Davis, Blacksher. Phyllis Floyd

Collingsworth County CPS Board discusses upcoming Angel Tree project

Bev Odom
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting Monday, Oct. 6 in the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, the Collingsworth County Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Welfare Board met with Chairman Cristin Davis presiding.

MEMPHIS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY Memphis Independent School District’s Health and Wellness Parent-Student Engagement committee will host a Pumpkin Painting Party at 5 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 20 at the First Bank and Trust Bronze Room.
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