Hall County
TEXAS
DISCOVER Hall County
COVER PHOTO by KAIT BELLMON - THREE FEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY: Jason Roberts directs Bob Wills' Texas Playboys during the 2018 Bob Wills Day Celebration in Turkey. PHOTO ON THIS PAGE by CLARENDON ENTERPRISE: Memphis High School students ride in the parade of the 2024 Hall County Picnic.
WELCOME TO
Memphis
TEXAS
Welcome to the Rolling Plains and, of course, Memphis – Texas that is!
Having served our area for over 38 years on the radio and currently serving as the Mayor of Memphis, I hope you'll find Memphis and Hall County quite pleasant and as interesting as I do.
Memphis is a great place to live, work, and raise a family with all the values of small-town America and West Texas. People here know and
take care of each other.
Our city also welcomes new businesses to move here. From our municipal airport to our historic Courthouse Square, Memphis offers many opportunities and room for your business to grow!
Please, enjoy our city and your drive - might even listen to the radio, 105FM KLSR, and please come back. We have a lot to offer!
- Joe Davis Mayor of Memphis
Mayor Joe Davis
HALL COUNTY EVENTS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
MARCH 7-8
TURKEY - Valley of Tears Gravel Bike Race valleyoftearsgravel.com.
MONDAY
MARCH 10
MEMPHIS - High School Invitational. Country Club. Call 806-259-3237.
SUNDAY
MARCH 23
TURKEY - Caprock Canyon Enduro Off-Road Race postenduroassociation.org.
SATURDAY
MARCH 29
MEMPHIS - Lions Club Radio Days @ KLSRMemphis Lions take over the airwaves.
SATURDAY
APRIL 5
MEMPHIS - Spring Fling Vendors Sale. Country Club, 3-6 p.m.
SATURDAY
APRIL 19
MEMPHIS - Chamber
Easter Egg Hunt City Park, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY
APRIL 12
TURKEY - Wild Canyon Ultra - 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K - ultraexpeditions.com/ wildcanyon/ultra
SATURDAY
APRIL 24-26
TURKEY - Bob Wills Day. Honoring the King of Western Swing with Music, Dancing, BBQ, a Parade, Car Show & More! See page 35 for more information.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
APRIL 26 & 27
MEMPHIS - Country Club Texie Fisher Scramble. Call 806-259-3237.
SATURDAY
APRIL 26
MEMPHIS - Corner 7 Vendors Market. 806204-2161.
SATURDAY
MAY 1
MEMPHIS - Annual Rolling Plains Sportsman Club Bow Shoot. Call 806-259-3018.
FRIDAY
MAY 9
MEMPHIS - Lions Club
Annual Park Opener. Prizes and hamburgers at City Park at 6 p.m.
SATURDAY MAY 10
MEMPHIS - Memphis Little Theatre presents "A Fly in Your Soap" dinner theatre. Memphis Community Center. Adults: $20, Children: $15. Call 940-585-1383.
SATURDAY MAY 26
MEMPHIS - Memorial Par 3 Scramble. Call 806-2593237.
SATURDAY MAY 31
MEMPHIS - Corner 7 Vendors Market. 806204-2161.
SATURDAY JUNE 14
MEMPHIS - Chamber Citywide Garage Sale. Call 806-259-3144 for information.
MEMPHIS - FFA Golf Tournament. Call 806259-3237.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JUNE 21 & 22
MEMPHIS 4 Person Scramble. Call 806-2593237.
SUNDAY-THURSDAY
JUNE 15-19
TURKEY - BAM Summer Music Camp. Fiddle, guitar, and pedal steel lessons. Call 903-3487321.
SATURDAY
JUNE 28
MEMPHIS - Corner 7 Vendors Market. 806204-2161.
FRIDAY
JULY 4
MEMPHIS - Fire Department Fireworks Show. Memphis High School at dark.
MEMPHIS Independence Day Scramble. Call 806259-3237.
TURKEY - Fire Department Fireworks Show. Hamburgers, Live Music, Dancing, and Fun. City Park.
SATURDAY
JULY 5
MEMPHIS - Night Golf Scramble. Call 806-2593237.
JULY TBA
MEMPHIS - Chamber Poker Run. Fun and games. Call 806-259-3144 for date and info.
THURSDAY
JULY 18 & 19
TURKEY - Great Divide in concert at Hotel Turkey. Tickets at hotelturkeytexas. com.
SATURDAY
JULY 26
MEMPHIS - Corner 7 Vendors Market. 806204-2161.
MEMPHIS - Night Golf Scramble. Call 806-2593237.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 9 & 10
MEMPHIS - Country Club Open Championship. Call 806-259-3237.
SATURDAY
AUGUST 30
MEMPHIS - Corner 7 Vendors Market. 806204-2161.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUG. 30 & 31
MEMPHIS - Labor Day Scramble. Call 806-2593237.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 13
MEMPHIS - Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament. Call 806-259-3237.
SEPTEMBER TBA
MEMPHIS - 9th Annual 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk. Memphis High School.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 19
MEMPHIS - Hall Co. Picnic Assn. Hamburger Lunch. Courthouse Square
MEMPHIS - Children's Miracle Network Scramble. Country Club Call 806-259-3237.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
MEMPHIS - Preservation Foundation Cowboy Breakfast.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
MEMPHIS - Hall County Picnic & Reunion. Crafts, parade, food, live band, & dance on the Square. Call 806-259-3144.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 25-28
TURKEY - Songwriter Festival. Details TBA. HotelTurkeyTexas.com
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
OCTOBER 16-18
TURKEY - Turkey Fest. Bright lights and live music, 7 p.m. Call 806-671-7765.
Hall County and area producers get the most for their crops for more than 40 years.
1923 HALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE RESTORATION
The"Temple of Justice" at the heart of Memphis is bustling with contractors and workers undertaking a monumental restoration project that supporters hope will bring new life and renewed pride to the community.
The 1923 Hall County Courthouse cost $175,000 when it was constructed. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about $3.2 million in today’s dollars; but of course, a building of that scale, form, and function could not be constructed for that sum now. Restoring the building will cost $11.3 million.
County Judge Ray Powell says it’s been a long road to get to the point of restoring the old building. The story begins with the founding of the county.
Hall County was organized in 1890, and two years later, the first Courthouse was built at a cost of $45,000. In a short time, the Courthouse Square became a hub of activity as Memphis grew and businesses came to town. In the center of it all, the old Courthouse stood as a land-
mark for about three decades before tragedy struck.
“It was a beautiful building,” Judge Powell says, “but it just wasn’t well built, and ultimately it burned down.”
Construction on the new Courthouse began in 1922, and the building was occupied in January 1923. Architect Charles Page designed the new building in the Classical Revival Style with Beaux Arts influences, and The Memphis Democrat gave a glowing description of the building before it opened, calling it “magnificent” and “a milestone in the advancement of Hall County.”
The Courthouse contained several unique features when it was brand new. A public auditorium occupied the east half of the first floor with a well-lit stage on the south side of the room, dressing rooms on either side of the stage, and opera chair seating for 308 people.
The clerk’s office on the second story included a spiral iron stairway to a large vault in a sub-basement where
county records were to be kept. The new building was also designed to be as fireproof as possible.
On the fourth floor, dormitories were constructed and furnished with single beds, bathrooms and showers for jurors, and another small sleep quarters adjoined the dormitory for the sheriff or deputy assigned to the jury.
Like many public buildings, renovations and modifications as the needs of the county changed through the years. Over time, Powell says, the auditorium was divided up for office spaces, windows were closed up and ceilings were lowered in the name of energy efficiency, and an elevator was added in the 1980s.
Age and other circumstances also took their toll on the Courthouse. Powell says by late 1990s and early 2000s, the Courthouse was suffering from settling, accessibility issues, and a hodgepodge of electrical systems that combined new wiring with the original 1923 wiring. Perhaps most alarming was natural gas leaks that employ-
ees could smell but were hard to pinpoint.
Evergreen trees planted around the exterior of the Courthouse were also presenting problems, not the least of which was that debris from the trees were clogging drains resulting in water damage to the building.
When the State of Texas began its Courthouse Restoration program, Hall County officials considered undertaking a restoration. Architectural and planning work was done, but there was no consensus to proceed. In 2007, it was estimated that a restoration would cost about $4 million, Powell said, but restoration was not favored by a majority of commissioners.
By 2019, the Courthouse’s problems were getting worse, and county officials again began again to pursue a restoration project with the Texas Historical Commission. A petition in 2022 put approval of the project on the ballot, and Powell says the vote was 67 percent in favor.
With $7.3 million in state
funding and $4 million in local funding, the county approved a bid from Premier Commercial Group, and county offices moved out of the building in the spring of 2023, relocating temporarily to a Courthouse Annex purchased a few blocks away at 101 S. Ninth.
Completion of the project is now expected in November 2025, and Powell thinks it will have a positive impact on the community.
“We’re hoping it will bring new businesses to the square,” Powell says. “We hope that it will look so great that it will get people to spruce up their properties and attract new business.”
The Courthouse is central to life in the comunity, Powell says, particularly the Hall County Picnic held each September, attracting people from all parts of the county as well as from out of town. The restored Courthouse is going to make that event and others much more special, he says.
“It’s going to be magnificent.”
Hall County Courthouse information
CONSTRUCTION BEGAN: 1922 COURTHOUSE OPENED: 1923 RESTORATION: 2023-2025
ORIGINAL ARCHITECT: Charles Page
RESTORATION ARCHITECT: Arthur Weinman Architects
RESTORATION CONTRACTOR: Premier Commercial Group
ORIGINAL COST: $175,000
RESTORATION COST:
$11.3 million ($7.3 million from the Texas Historical Commission and $4 million in county bonds approved by voters in 2022.)
OVERVIEW:
Built in the the Classical Revival Style with Beaux Arts influences, the Courthouse features red brick with cast stone details including Corinthian columns, a dentilated cornice, pediments, tablets, and garlands. Each façade features a two-story loggia with paired columns.
The restoration is addressing compliance with accessibility and building code; replacing outdated systems; and restoring cast stone and brick, wooden windows, interior plaster walls and ceilings, the courtroom, vaults and all original finishes.
THE ORIGINAL HALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE was built in 1893 and served for about 30 years before it was lost to fire.
Hall County Judge Ray Powell • Courthouse Photos Courtesy Hall County
Hall County Courthouse elevation by Arthur Weinman Architects
LOCAL EVENT VENUES
MEMPHIS
BERTIE FANNIE
940-585-1223
103 S. Sixth, Memphis, Texas
Catering, banquets, weddings, showers, parties, receptions.
FIRST BANK & TRUST
BRONZE & SILVER ROOMS
806-259-3556
501 Main Street, Memphis, Texas Kitchen, tables, and chairs
MEMPHIS COMMUNITY CENTER
806-259-3001
721 Robertson, Memphis, Texas
Indoor facility with full kitchen, restrooms, tables and chairs, and performance stage.
MEMPHIS LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM
806-259-3001
303 S. Eighth, Memphis, Texas
Indoor facility with restrooms, tables and chairs, and projection system.
PRESBYTERIAN BUILDING
806-204-0643 or 806-677-4191
Eighth & Robertson, Memphis, Texas Weddings, funerals, meetings, private events.
TURKEY
BOB WILLS CENTER
806-423-1033
602 Lyles Street, Turkey, Texas
Multiple facilities, including the Old High School & Gym, the Cafeteria, and the Senior Citizens Room suitable for functions from meetings and luncheons to concerts and dances.
THE BOOT SHOP
806-423-1151
201 Third Street, Turkey, Texas Birthday parties to rehearsal dinners to pop-up-shops or private parties.
GEM THEATRE
806-423-1420
217 Main Street, Turkey, Texas Theater with stage and screen, backstage rooms, bathrooms, large meeting room and kitchen area
HOTEL TURKEY
806-423-1151
201 3rd St., Turkey, Texas Space available for functions of all kinds. hotelturkeytexas.com
LUMBERYARD LODGE
806-423-1414
Second & Reona, Turkey, Texas Kitchen and meeting room.
memphis municipal airport Welcomes visitors
Situated on US 287, Memphis and Hall County are easy to get to by ground transportation, and the Memphis Municipal Airport also provides the option for visitors to fly to the community.
The airport is popular with several local pilots; and the 4,670-foot runway can accommodate many small and mid-size jets, which can comfortably and safely make Memphis a point for landing and departure.
Tie-downs are available for those wishing to fly in for business purposes, for family functions or community events, or to enjoy the many hunting opportunities that Hall County has to offer.
Located north of the city off FM 1547 near Fairview Cemetery, the Memphis Municipal Airport is well-maintained and benefits from easy access on paved roads.
Several private hangers are already on the property, and ample room is available for additional hangers for those wishing to use the airport on a long-term basis.
Memphis is proud of its airport and the opportunities it provides for commercial, agricultural, and economic develop-
ment interests.
David Morris, Jr., manages the facility for the city and can be contacted for more information by calling 806-2593001. Those interested can also request
MEMPHIS PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL
Located at City Park
Hours: TuesdaySunday 1-6 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Pool Manager: Shannon Rodriguez
806-259-2146
Admission: Adults/ Students $5.00 & Ages 1-5 $2.00.
Season passes:
Individuals $100.00, Family up to 4 members $150.00 & $50.00 for each additional family member.
Pool Party Rentals:
$75.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum. Rentals available from 6:00-8:00 p.m. or 8:00-10:00 p.m.
A summertime tradition since 1953, the Memphis Public Swimming Pool provides hours of cool fun during the summer months.
The Memphis Swimming Pool at City Park has been providing fun times and relief from the summer heat for more than 70 years and is still going strong.
The Swimming Pool was constructed at a cost of
$55,000. Initially, local citizens voted against the bonds for the park improvements in August 1952.
City leaders were persistent, however; and, in February 1953, a new ballot initiative
passed with a narrow margin of only 36 votes in favor. Today, the city offers swimming lessons, and July 4th is a free swim day.
Today, the annual cost to operate the pool is over $40,000.
Memphis City Photo
memphis information
City Hall
721 W. Robertson
806-259-3001
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Population: 2,048
Established: 1890
Incorporated: 1906
Location: At the junction of US Hwy. 287 and State Hwy. 256. Eighty-seven miles southeast of Amarillo.
City Secretary: Cindy Woodard
Public Works Director: Junior Casas
Municipal Judge: David Aleman
Police Chief:Rex Plant
Elected Officials
Mayor: Joe Davis
City Council: Woody Richardson, Ed Bailey, Jill Cromwell, Leslie Ivy, Ray Dickson, Melisa McIntosh, Lloyd Roberts, and David Gilbert.
Meetings: Second Mondays at City Hall at 6 p.m.
Website: memphistexascity.com
Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Location: 721 Robertson
Fire Chief: Terry Altman
Airport: The Memphis Municipal Airport is located on the east outskirts of Memphis just north of the Fairview Cemetery at 2325 FM 1547. It's home to seven private hangers and six tiedown hangers. The runway is 4,670 ft long. See more information on page 12.
Airport Manager: David Morris Jr (806) 259-3001
Library: Memphis Public Library. 303 S. 8th Street.
806-259-2062
Librarian: Jackie Owens
City Park: Memphis is home to a beautiful 40 acre City Park which is open from sunrise to sunset and includes an Amphitheatre, a 188,000-gallon Swimming Pool, and 8 RV Park hookups are $15 per night.
See Page 14 for pool information
The Memphis City Park facilities are available to groups and citizens for family gatherings, group parties, picnics, or other events on a first come first serve basis. The park is open daily from sunrise until 10:00 p.m.
The City Park's beautiful Amphitheater was part of a Park and Amphitheater project started in 1938. It has seating for around 2,000 people and is acoustically perfect.
Trash / Recycling Landfill Supervisor: David Morris Jr Cost to Dump: Located at 5310
US HWY 287, the City of Memphis' Landfill is FREE to Memphis residents and businesses except for roofing materials, tires, and appliances with freon.
There are also several green dumpsters around local businesses for cardboard recycling. Most household trash and debris, when properly bundled and/ or contained properly, can be disposed of in residential dumpsters.
Landfill hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Utilities: See page 44.
Memphis Housing Authority 221 Robertson 806-259-2941
US Post Office 700 W. Main Memphis, TX 79245 Phone: 806-259-9998
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Memphis City Photo
agriculture drives
Hall County's Economy
For more than a century, agriculture has been the driving force of the Hall County economy with generations of families working the land.
While the earliest settlers were primarily engaged in ranching interests, by the arrival of the Ft. Worth & Denver City Railway in 1887 started the transformation of Hall County into a farming-based economy. By the time of the 1910 ag census, farming was dominate and cotton was king with the fiber planted on about 52,000 acres.
Over time, the growth of farming led to more railroad connections and rail traffic and also spurred improved roads and highways throughout the county.
Today, Hall County Agri-Life Extension Agent
J.D. Schnitker says the local economy still is centered on agriculture.
"Ag is everything in this area," Schnitker says. "You look at what most folks do in Memphis; it's ag related.
Whether your talking about Birdsong Peanuts, our local gins, Mike's Farm Supply that's been in business so long, our fuel providers and so many others; it's all ag. In Turkey, it's the same thing. Most folks either work or own farmland, are working for farmers, or providing services to farmers."
Cotton is still the king among crops, but peanuts are huge in Hall County as well. Schnitker says hay production is also an important income producer and cattle operations are also significant.
Peanuts beginng to set at Lindley Farms in 2017. Photos by Lindley Farms.
PLACES OF INTEREST
getting around memphis
5.
8. Country Club
9. Memphis High School
10. Memphis Middle School
11. Travis Elementary Campus
12. Austin Elementary
13. Football Stadium
14. Chamber of Commerce
15. Post Office
16. Courhouse Annex
17. USDA Offices
18. Hall County Jail
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
MEMPHIS
First Assembly of God Church – 618 N. 11th Street
First Baptist Church – 121 S. 8th Street
First Methodist Church – 115 N. 18th Street
Iglesia Firme – 109 W. Noel Street
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church – 617 Violet
Red Marble Ministries Church – 920 W. Main
Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 213 N. 3rd
Travis Baptist Church – 708 N. 13th Street
The United Pentecostal Church – 521 N. 9th Street
Church of Christ – 1625 N. 18th Street
Morning Side Church of Christ – Magnolia Street
Iglesia Evengelice Christian Espirituel – 1601 W. Main Street
TURKEY
First Baptist Church - 3rd & Bell
First Methodist Church - Main & 8th
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - 903 Alexander
Turkey Church of Christ - 501 Bell
ESTELLINE
First Baptist Church - 911 Harper St.
LOVING GOD and SERVING OTHERS
WELCOME TO
Turkey
Hey, Y'all! Welcome to Turkey, Texas! Whether you are here to “Stay all night” or “Stay a little longer,” we hope you feel at home. Please take time to walk around and check out our amazing locally-owned small businesses. There is something for everyone!
If you are looking for a great meal, you can visit Tona’s Mexican Kitchen, Letty’s, Hotel Turkey, Turkey Creek Winery, or Tony’s Ice Cream shop. For your shopping needs, check out Lacy Dry Goods (https://bit. ly/4ak4U2z) which has been in business for 100 years in the same location! Look up Turkey Tracks (https://www.facebook. com/turkeytrackscoffeetea. tees) for custom T-shirts, signs, engraving, and branded specialty items.
At the Turkey Creek Winery (https://www.facebook.com/ TurkeyCreekWinery/), not only do they have a great selection of wine and food but also a great variety of gifts and custom blended olive oils. Do not miss Historic Hotel Turkey founded in 1927 and continuously operated since that time, they also have a great gift shop.
For all your farm and ranch or gardening needs stop by Valley Peanut Growers.
We have lots of great places to stay overnight in Turkey, like the Hotel Turkey (https://hotelturkeytexas.com/). They have hotel rooms, an RV Park, and shipping container accommodations. The Turkey Lumberyard Lodge is a fantastic location for overnight guests as well.
We also have a number of Airbnb’s that can be found via social media and the internet. Additionally, there are several RV parks throughout our town.
Live music is on tap every weekend at Hotel Turkey (https:// www.facebook.com/HotelTurkey). If you’re looking to ‘Stay a little longer’ contact our local real estate agent Koree Price at (http://www.medwardsrealty. com/) or (Koreeprice.com). We are fortunate to have Cody Barclay at 4B Electric for licensed electrical service, and Pat Carson Insurance can help with your insurance needs.
If you love history, go check out our Turkey Roost Museum and the Bob Wills Museum.
If you are looking for a
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quiet, beautiful place to raise your family, you have come to the right place. Valley School (https://www.valleypatriots.com/) is amazing! The teachers and administrators care about our kids and push them to be the best in all avenues of learning and extracurricular activities.
Every year we have several events that you will want to come back to year after year. For over 50 years, people from all over the world come to Turkey, Texas, on the last Saturday in April to celebrate Bob Wills Day (https:// bobwillsday.com/) and the official
music of the State of TexasBob Wills Texas Playboys and Western Swing Music. This event includes dances, live music, arts and crafts, a FREE outdoor concert, a great car show, top notch fiddle contest, BBQ cook off and parade. Proceeds from the event go to help with scholarships for our local youth.
The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department’s ( https://www. facebook.com/TurkeyFireDepartment/) incredible fireworks display for the 4th of July is one of the highlights of the entire year and is a fund raiser for our volunteer fire department. The fire department also operates a spook house for area children at Halloween.
Every year in March the Post Enduro association brings in Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world for a two-day enduro race thru our beautiful canyons. https://www.postenduroassociation.org/, and March of 2024 marked the first ever “Valley of Tears” gravel bicycle race. Over 750 cycles road over 100 miles on our trails. https://www.valleyoftearsgravel.com/
If you love the outdoors, Caprock Canyon State Park is just 15 miles west. You can take a hike or have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery. They are also home to the official Bison herd of the State of Texas. And is widely known as one of the most beautiful parks in our State. https://tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/caprock-canyons
Our town may not be big, but we are mighty! We hope you enjoy your time here, whether you stay a day or a lifetime, we welcome you to Turkey, Texas!
-Christy Yates, Mayor
Photo courtesy Carley Du Menil
Mayor Christy Yates
City Hall
602 Lyles Street, Turkey. 806-423-1033
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. cityofturkeytexas@gmail.com Website: TurkeyTexas.net
Population: 315
Location: Turkey is located at the junction of SH 70 and SH 86 about 37 miles southwest of Memphis.
Established: Originally settled as Turkey Roost in about 1890. Re-named Turkey when the Post Office opened in 1893.
Incorporated: 1928
turkey information Getting around
City Secretary: Stephanie Hobbs
Elected Officials
Mayor: Christy Yates
City Council: Rob Kellick, Matthew Edwards, Tina Carson, Rodney Corgill, and Jose Valdez.
Meetings:
First Monday before the tenth of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Turkey Vol. Fire Dept.
100 Main Street
Fire Chief: Matthew Edwards
Turkey Public Library
602 Lyles Street
Librarian: Baylie Barclay
Turkey City Park: Located at SH 86 and CR 3 features playground equipment, a covered picnic area, the Quanah Parker Trail Arrow, RV parking, and the Bob Wills Monument.
Trash :
Dumpsters are provided for paying residents.
Utilities: See page 44.
US Postal Service
505 Main Street
Turkey, TX 79261
Phone: 806-423-1188.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 12:15-4:15 p.m.
AH-HAA!
CELEBRATING THE KING OF WESTERN SWING
Oneof the most famous small-town festivals in Texas is without a doubt the annual Bob Wills Days celebration in Turkey.
Held the last Saturday in April by the Bob Wills Foundation since 1971, the event draws thousands of people to the town that usually has a population of a little more than 300 and honors its most famous son.
Wills was born in East Texas in 1905 and his family moved to Hall County in 1913, settling on a ranch between Memphis and Estelline before spending much of his childhood in Turkey. He learned to play the violin and first performed for a dance in 1915. It was the beginning of a journey that would see Wills combine frontier fiddle playing with blues and jazz learned from black youth he worked and played with in cottonfields growing up to evolve a new genre – Western Swing.
The Bob Wills Museum, also operated by the Foundation, tells the story of the music maker daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and live music is popular in Turkey throughout the year, but Bob Wills Day is all about the King.
The 2025 Bob Wills Day celebration will be held April 24, 25, and 26. Among the numerous activities planned for the weekend including dances at the Old School Gym.
Asleep at the Wheel and Joshua Hedley will open this year's celebration with a Thursday Night Dance April 24 and doors will open at 6 p.m.
Jam Sessions will be held Friday at the museum from 1 to 4 p.m., and a Mercantile & Trade Show will be held at the Bob Wills Center. The Gem Theatre will screen "The Birth & History of Bob Wills" at 2 p.m.
The Friday Night Dance on April 25 will feature Bob Wills' Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts with special guest Billy Mata, and The Goodnights will also be playing. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, the Mercantile & Trade Show will continue, and the Parade will start downtown at 10 a.m. A BBQ Cookoff will be held in City Park all day, and the Fiddlers Contest will start at 11:30 a.m. in the Bob Wills Center. The Gem Theatre will have more Bob Wills films that afternoon, and Jam Sessions at the Museum will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A FREE outdoor concert at the football field will feature Bob Wills' Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts at 2:30 p.m.
The doors will open at 6 p.m. for Saturday night's dance that will feature a battle between Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys vs. Jake Hooker & The Outsiders. The South Plains Western Swing Band will also perform. The Midnight Breakfast will start at 11 p.m. at the Bob Wills Cafeteria followed by the After Party at the Church of Western Swing.
For more information and tickets, visit BobWillsDay.com and check out “Bob Wills Day, Turkey, Texas” on Facebook.
2020 Bob Wills Day photo courtesy Dusty Green
LODGING & RV PARKS
HOTELS/MOTELS
Travelodge
806-259-3583 1600 Boykin Dr., Memphis wyndhamhotels.com
Budget Inn
432-803-8180 1400 Boykin Dr., Memphis
Hotel Turkey
806-423-1151
201 3rd St., Turkey hotelturkeytexas.com
AIRBnB & VRBO LISTINGS
Jarrett & Amanda's Three
Bedroom House - Memphis
Old Jail House - Memphis
Old Sheriff's Home - Memphis
R Studio Cabin - Memphis
Racccoon Ron De Vu - Turkey
Turkey Coop - Turkey
Turkey House - Turkey
Deena's Place - Turkey
Edna's Cottage on the Hilltop - Turkey
RV PARKS
Berkley Trailer Park
806-676-5562 - Memphis
Memphis City Park
806-259-3001 (or 806-259-2636 after hours) - Memphis
8th Street RV Park
806-259-3874 - Memphis
Hotel Turkey RV Hook-Ups
806-423-1151 - Turkey
Lumberyard Lodge & RV Park
806-423-1414 - Turkey
Turkey City Park
806-423-1033- Turkey
Stay A Little Longer RV Park 316-641-7887- Turkey
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Chad Holland Real Estate
806-205-0497
chadhollandrealestate.com
Chas. S Middleton & Son
Clint Robinson, Agent
806-786-3730
ChasSMiddleton.com
Major League Realty
Mark Montgomery, Agent
Brooklyn Skinner, Agent
806-277-0349 or 806-277-0348
majorleaguerealtyinc.com
United Country Real Estate
Koree Price, Realtor
806-674-6017
www.KoreePrice.com
RENTAL PROPERTIES
MEMPHIS: Blackie Johnson 806-259-3035
Memphis Housing Authority 806-259-2941
Dwight Clayton 806-204-0865
TURKEY:
Turkey Industrial Development
Wanda Faught 806-206-5386
Rhonda Hill 806-206-5386
A West Texas Escape
CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AS BIG AS TEXAS!
Someof the most beautifully rugged country in West Texas is conserved in the Caprock Canyons State Park, which offers outdoor-lovers and sightseers numerous activities to enjoy.
The park is the home of the state’s official bison herd descended from the stock that was saved by Col. Charles Goodnight and his wife, Mary. Another remarkable experience is a bat colony living in the Clarity Tunnel on the park Trailway. Visitors can also hike, ride horses or bikes, camp, geocache, or take a
scenic drive. Lake Theo offers no-wake boating, fishing and swimming.
Included with the park’s 90 miles of trails, the Caprock Canyons Trailway covers 1,217 acres and stretches more than 64 miles and was formerly used as a rail line from the 1920s until 1989.
Today, the Trailway is popular with hikers, bikers, and equestrian trail riders. More than half of the Trailway lies within Hall County with its eastern most entry point just outside of Estelline on US 287 and another entry point
at the Turkey Depot off North Second Street.
The Trailway is broken into short segments, ranging from five to 12 miles long (one way). Solid decking and side rails on trestles allow easy bridge crossing for all users.
Visitors should carry all water, equipment, and supplies they will need. No water is available on the Trailway. Comfort stations are located at various points on the Trailway.
Campers can stay overnight in the park or at primitive campsites along the
Trailway.
Camps can be setup anywhere alongside the Trailway, but visitors should be sure they are within park boundaries.
The official headquarters of the park is located about a 23-minute drive from Turkey, north of Quitaque.
For more information about the Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/caprock-canyons/trailway.
SOURCE: Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife
Photos courtesy Carley Du Menil
Know Before You Go
Day-use permits and updated trailway information can be obtained from the Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway headquarters north of Quitaque on FM 1065. Call (806) 4551492.
• All visitors must obtain an entrance permit to use parking area and trailway.
• Overnight campers must obtain permits at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Headquarters.
• Day-use fees may also be paid at one of the volunteer pay stations located at each trailhead.
• Do not tie animals to manmade structures.
Take a virtual trailway tour
Music is Live in Turkey!
Live music all year long is Turkey's growing claim to fame with one or more musical acts performing in town almost every week and other special musical events throughout the year.
While Turkey is best known for the its annual celebration of its most famous son - Bob Wills, the town has also become a popular venue for musicians to perform and practice with people coming from miles around to enjoy their talent.
Driving the local music scene is Hotel Turkey. One of the oldest businesses in Turkey, the hotel has developed a reputation for its restaurant and bar and books artists almost every weekend to perform on its patio stage. The hotel
also books larger events with multiple acts that draw hundreds of people to its Big Stage out back. Tickets sell out quick for these events that are known for good music, good times, and good food.
Hotel Turkey will host its annual three-day Songwriters Festival September 25-28, 2025, and organizers sum it up best: "The songwriter is at the heart of everything we do at Hotel Turkey. And it is our honor to be a place that the songwriter and their songs can be celebrated and enjoyed. The world would be a very dark place if not for the live and original and independent music that these incredible artists create."
Learn more about
upcoming performances at HotelTurkeyTexas.com.
The hotel also operates a studio across the street, called The Boot Shop, where musical performances are recorded as posted on YouTube. Check them out at https://youtube. com/@hotelturkeytexas?si=cEoPDEzlsmVI7ngV
But the hotel isn't the only place where you can find live music in town. The annual Turkey Fest will be October 16-18, 2025, with three nights of musical acts in the gym. Learn more at facebook.com/octoberturkeyfest.
The Turkey Creek Winery also occasionally books muscial performances, which are promoted on their Facebook page.
Once a month, there is Music on the Slab on Main Street, and the historic Gem Theatre also hosts musical events throughout the year.
The BAM Texas Summer Music Camp will be held June 15-19, 2025, and invites young people to come to Turkey to learn more about Traditional Country and Western Swing style. Students come from all over to learn and improve their skills playing pedal steel guitar, fiddle, guitar, and bass. Check out Bam Summer Music Camp on Facebook to learn more!
If you love live music, Turkey is definitely a place you want to visit. Plan your trip today!
Photo courtesy Carley Du Menil
HALL COUNTY UTILITY PROVIDERS
MEMPHIS
WATER, SEWER, & TRASH –Contact Memphis City Hall, 721 Robertson. 806-259-3001. memphistexascity@gmail.com.
ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages, 866-223-8508.
NATURAL GAS – GreenLight Gas: 806-447-1377. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1072, Wellington, TX 79095; delivered in person to the office at 712 9th St., Wellington; or made online at GreenLightGas.org
TELEPHONE LANDLINES –Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625, kineticbusiness. com.
INTERNET PROVIDERS – Kinetic/Windstream, 855-719-9724, kineticbusiness.com; and TWN
Communications, 855-286-2039, twncomm.com
TURKEY
WATER AND SEWER – Contact City Hall at 806-423-1033.
ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages, 866-223-8508.
NATURAL GAS – Atmos
Energy Customer Service, 888.286.6700. Emergency Contact 866.322.8667
TELEPHONE & INTERNET Cap
Rock Telephone Coop, 806-2713336. Support@caprock-spur.com
ESTELLINE
WATER – Red River Water Authority, 940-723-8697.
ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages, 866-223-8508.
NATURAL GAS – GreenLight Gas: 806-447-1377. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1072, Wellington, TX 79095; delivered in person to the office at 712 9th St., Wellington, Texas; or made online at GreenLightGas.org
TELEPHONE & INTERNET
Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625, kineticbusiness. com. AMA-TechTel, 806-3222222.
LAKEVIEW
WATER AND SEWER – Contact City Hall at 806-867-2111.
ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages,
866-223-8508.
TELEPHONE & INTERNET
Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625, kineticbusiness. com. AMA-TechTel, 806-3222222.
NATURAL GAS – GreenLight Gas: 806-447-1377. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1072, Wellington, TX 79095; delivered in person to the office at 712 9th St., Wellington, Texas; or made online at GreenLightGas.org
RURAL AREAS
WATER – Red River Water Authority, 940-723-8697. Brice-Lesley Water Supply Corp., 806-8672111.
LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC COOP 806-259-3597, PO Box 517, Memphis, TX 79245. lighthouse. coop.
PROPANE GAS – West Texas Gas, 806-874-2151.
HAM'S BARBER SHOP A STEP BACK IN TIME!
Bob Wills wasn't always a famous fiddle player and band leader. One of his earliest jobs was as a barber in Ham's Barber Shop in Turkey.
F.O. Ham started barbering in Turkey in 1911 and was well-established when Wills went to work for him in 1928. Wills' days cutting hair only lasted about a year, but even after achieving fame in music and movies, Wills returned to perform a free concert in front of the barber shop.
Ham's shop continued under family ownership until it closed in 2001. Today, the shop has a Texas historic marker and has been
meticulously restored by Mike Goldsby, who has also restored Turkey's old Phillips 66 Station.
Ham's has licensed professionals cutting hair on a regular basis, and it is a popular destination during Bob Wills Day when two barbers and a shoe shine man will be waiting to serve visitors all day on Saturday, April 26.
Goldsby will also host a noon Fish Fry with all the fixings on Friday, April 25, at the 66 Station and live music will be featured on the adjacent Bob Wills Bus Stage featuring bands from Oklahoma and Fort Worth.
Wining & Dining Downtown Turkey!
HALL COUNTY DIRECTORY
Population: 2845
Organized: 1890
County Seat: Memphis
Meetings: Commissioners meets the second Monday at 10 a.m.
Courthouse: 512 W. Main, Memphis
Annex: 101 S. 9th., Memphis
Clerk: (806) 259-2627
Treasurer: (806) 259-2421
Judge: (806) 259-2511
Tax Assessor: (806) 259-2125
Justice of the Peace: (806) 259-3116
Sheriff's Office: (806) 259-2151
County Jail: (806) 259-2636
Hall County Hospital District Indigent Health Care Program: (806) 259-3504
Hall County Home Delivered Meals: (806) 259-3212
AgriLife Extension: (806) 259-3015
Hall County Appraisal District: (806) 259-2393
Did you know? Hall County was named for Warren D.C. Hall, a secretary of war for the Republic of Texas. What became the county seat was denied several names with the post office before a pioneer saw a letter mistakenly addressed to Memphis, Texas, instead of Tennessee. The post office had written on it "No such town in Texas." The town quickly adopted the name, "Memphis."
ESTELLINE INFORMATION & MAP
City Hall
507 Burnett Street
806-888-1212
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Population: 121
Established: 1892
Incorporated: 1912
Location: Estelline is located on US Hwy. 287 at the junction of State Hwy. 83 about 15 miles southeast of Memphis.
City Secretary: Dawn Shipman
City Judge Dawn Shipman
Chief of Police
Kristen Dwight
Elected Officials
Mayor Jeff Jones
City Council: Scott Mahaffey, Dan Cooper, Janice Richey, Rodrigo
Santos, and Charles Shipman.
Meetings:
Second or third Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Utilities: See page 44.
US Post Office, 710 Cleveland Street Estelline, TX 79233
Phone: 806-888-1751.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Did you know?
Estelline is the eastern most point on the Caprock Canyons Trailway. The trailway covers most of the former path taken by the Burlington-Northern railroad from Estelline to Lubbock. Today, it's a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and equistrian riders. The Estelline entry point is located conveniently off US 287 just north of the city. See more about the Caprock Trailway on page 40.
LAKEVIEW INFORMATION & MAP
City Hall 13400 SH 256, Lakeview.
806-867-2111
Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Population: 60
Location: Lakeview is on State Hwy. 256 about ten miles southwest of Memphis.
Established:
Originally 1890. Re-established in present location 1908.
Incorporated: 1921
City Secretary: Tracy O'Connor Elected Officials
Mayor: Kelly Clark
City Council: Starla Phillips, Mary Flores, and Georgia Watson.
Meetings:
Bi-monthly on Thursdays
Utilities: See page 44.
US Postal Service 13406 SH 256 Lakeview, TX 79239
Phone: 806-867-2051.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Memphis Independent School District
806-259-5900
1501 High Street, Memphis, TX 79245
Class 2A Enrollment: 350
www.MemphisISD.net
Superintendent: William Alexander
School Board: President Sarah Cook, Vice President Charolette Maddox, Secretary Michael Morris, Val Gonzalez, Josh Brooks, Joey Salinas, and John Robison.
Meetings: Day varies with school activities. Check website for upcoming agendas.
Mascot: Cyclones Colors: Black & Gold YOU MATTER!
MISSION: Memphis ISD, partnered with family and community, exemplifies a wide range of rigorous and engaging experiences that guarantee students choices and opportunities for a successful life.
EVERY MEMPHIS ISD STUDENT DESERVES:
• To Receive Engaging, Rigorous, High-Quality Instruction in Every Classroom, Every Day
• The Opportunity to Understand Choices that Exist for Their Future
• To Be Seen, Heard, Valued, and Empowered Every Day
A Safe, Secure, and Loving Environment in which to Learn
Memphis Public Schools
Helloand welcome to Memphis ISD.
Memphis Independent School District pursues excellence in education developing contributing citizens in our society. It is the mission of Memphis ISD to develop students intellectually, physically, and artistically preparing them for success in the future. Great students, great staff, great parents and a great community provide the key ingredients to achieve our mission. You matter!
Our staff encourages students of all abilities to strive toward academic excellence. We want our students to develop an unquenchable thirst for lifelong learning and discovery. This will help ensure their success in an ever-changing world.
Memphis ISD provides a
safe and caring environment for all students. We want our students to leave school each day with a positive self-image. We believe if our students are nurtured and cared for, then success will be within their grasps.
Our district is proud to be one of the most technologically advanced school districts in the state. Our students have access to COWS (computers on wheels) in the classroom. All district classrooms have interactive smartboards that help engage students at every grade level.
Memphis ISD offers a wide variety of successful extra-curricular activities for our students. Our athletic, band, UIL academics, FCCLA and FFA programs have crowned many champions at district, regional and state competitions. We strive to
give that opportunity to every student of Memphis ISD.
I hope you can see that Memphis is a community that values education and is a great place to raise a family. Our students, teachers, parents and local businesses contribute to make Memphis ISD a great place to go to school.
Memphis Superintendent William Alexander
Turkey-Quitaque
Independent School District
806-423-1348
11826 Hwy 86 Turkey, TX 79261
Class A Enrollment: 179
www.ValleyPatriots.com
Superintendent: Jackie Jenkins
School Board: President Chris Tucker, Vice President Kirk Saul, Secretary Jodi Cruse, J.C. Pigg, Shad Schlueter, Danny House, and Kendall Oliver
Meetings: Check website for upcoming agendas.
Mascot: Patriots
Colors: Red, White, & Blue
WHAT'S NEW?
The 2024-2025 Patriots basketball team advanced to the state tournament, moving on from the final four for the first time in 42 years.
valley public schools
Nestledbetween the small towns of Quitaque and Turkey, Texas, lies Valley Schools, also known as Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District.Valley has a vision to cultivate an environment where every student can thrive. Also, the school is dedicated to fostering learning, respect, and excellence.
With a mission centered on providing a safe and respectful educational environment, rigorous curriculum, meaningful instruction, and highly qualified teachers, Valley Schools stands as a beacon of educational commitment in the area.
Valley Schools prides itself on offering many programs and extracurricular activities that cater to the interests and talents of its student body. With its roots deeply embedded in rural Texas, Valley Schools recognizes the importance of agricultural education. Through its Ag program, students have the opportunity to explore various aspects of agriculture and participate in many Ag contests and stock shows. Students can receive certification in floral, TCFA Feedyard Technician, Feed yard Technician in Cattle Care and Handling, and AWS D1.1 or D9.1 Certifica-
tion in Welding.
In addition, Valley School boasts a rich tradition of athletic achievement. Year after year, Valley teams compete at the highest levels, often qualifying for playoffs in football, basketball and track. This success is a testament to the dedication and talent of both the student-athletes and their coaches. The 2023-2024 girls basketball team has garnered significant attention for its exceptional performance on the court. This team earned recognition as runners-up in the state tournament.
While extracurriculars are important, providing a quality education is at the forefront of goals for the district. Students are provided an opportunity to jump start their college experience. Dual credit classes are offered through Clarendon College.
Teachers and administrators at Valley are committed to providing instruction that is not only engaging but also relevant to students' lives. By making learning meaningful and applicable, teachers ignite a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Recognizing that teachers play a pivotal role
in shaping students' futures, Valley Schools ensures that its faculty members are highly qualified and dedicated to their craft. Through ongoing professional development and support, teachers are empowered to provide the best possible education for their students. Valley boasts small class sizes and an excellent student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1.
In conclusion, Valley is more than just a school—it's a community dedicated to nurturing the minds and spirits of its students. Our faculty and students are like a family.
With its unwavering commitment to excellence and a mission focused on fostering learning for all, Valley Schools continues to shine in the Panhandle.
Valley Superintendent Jackie Jenkins
valley patriots make school history in 2025
By Kale Steed, PressPass Sports
The Valley Patriots made history this year by winning the program’s first regional title in 42 years.
Valley snapped a long dry spell dating back to 1983 to advance to the UIL Class 1A Division I state semifinals after hot shooting helped handle Wildorado 63-50 during the regional championship at a packed Lubbock-Cooper Liberty.
“Valley is full of tradition,” Valley head coach Aaron Green said. “Especially in football. We’re happy to put this team on the map in basketball. The community support has been huge and behind us all the way."
Valley was unstoppable on the offensive end in the first half. Coming out firing the Patriots were an incredible 14-for-14 form the field inside the 3-point line in the first half giving Valley a commanding 30-16 halftime advantage. In the second half, the Patriots pushed that lead to 20 before the Mustangs put together a late fourth quarter rally but never cut the deficit closer than nine points.
On the opposite side, the Mustangs couldn’t have started colder opening the game 2-of-12 in the first two frames.
The brother duo of Corbin and Kanyon Taylor was the difference inside. Wildorado didn’t have an answer for 6-foot-7
freshman Corbin nor the 6-foot-8 Kanyon in the paint. The Taylor’s combined for 48 of Valley’s points with Corbin posting a game-high 29 and Kanyon following with 19 including five dunks.
“The Taylor boys were huge for us,” Green said. “Everyone has to double down on them so that opens up the outside. When they play like they did against Wildorado that makes us hard to stop and they work hard at their craft. It was a great effort, and I love coaching this team.”
Editor's Note: The Patriots got by Garden City for the Regional Championship, 6037, to advance to the State Championship March 6 in San Antonio where they fell to Perrin-Whitt, 46-65.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s basketball, football, baseball or track they always show up. They’re here day in and day out. The teachers, administration, cheerleaders and the student section we have has always supported us throughout this run.”
Valley Coach Aaron Green to PressPass Sports
Valley won its first regional title since 1983 by beating Wildorado in the Region I-1A Division I championship. Craig Sperry/ Press Pass Sports
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Panhandle Community Services
806-609-9929
605 W. Main, Memphis Panhandle Community Service works as a community leader and partner in the Texas Panhandle to change the lives of low-income people by bridging the gap from poverty to self-sufficiency.
Memphis Drug 806-259-5067
506 Noel Street, Memphis Pharmacy/drugstore and Gift shop
Hall County EMS
For emergencies, Call 911 (Non-Emergencies 806-259-5059) 618 W. Main, Memphis
Hall County Hospital District Indigent Health Care Program: (806) 259-3504
Dr. Aaron West - Chiropractor 806-259-5067
Inside Memphis Drug, 506 Noel 2nd Thursday of every month.
Memphis Convalescent Center 806-259-3566
1415 N. 18th, Memphis Skilled Nursing Facility
Turkey Medical Clinic
806-423-1324
602 Lyles St, Turkey
Open 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesdays, some Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Provides: General family medicine, state immunizations, EKG, and blood draws, and limited urgent care. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Motley Co. Medical Clinic
806-347-2641
1224 Main, Matador.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Thursday. Services Turkey and nearby communities. Provides: General family medicine, state immunizations, EKG, and blood draws, and limited urgent care. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Compassionate and comprehensive care for kids, adults and seniors
• General Family Medicine
• Preventive care
• Immunizations
• Blood Draws
• EKG
• Limited Urgent Care
& Wednesdays
DISCOVER HALL COUNTY - DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
4B Electric
806-475-8890
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.
Bertie Fannie
940-585-1223
103 S 6th Street Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10.
Bison Wallow Bison-Wallow.com Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 36.
Bob Wills Museum
806-423-1491 602 Lyles Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 34.
Chad Holland Real Estate
940-937-2200
www.chadhollandrealestate.com
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 37.
Chas. S. Midleton & Son Farm & Ranch Sales - Clint Robinson www.chasmiddleton.com
806-763-5331
4803 1st Street Lubbock, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38.
City of Memphis
806-259-3001
Memphistexascity.com 713 W Robertson Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGES 21 & 56.
City of Turkey 806-423-1033 Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 56.
Clarendon College
806-874-3571 www.ClarendonCollege.edu 1122 College Dr Clarendon, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 39.
The Clarendon Enterprise
806-874-2259
www.ClarendonLive.com 105 Kearney
Clarendon, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54.
The Corner 7 806-204-2161
121 S. Boykin Dr. Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 4.
The Cottage 806-259-3520
121 N 5th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10.
Fat & Happy BBQ & More
806-204-0950
201 S Boykin
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13.
First Bank and Trust 806-259-3556
firstmemphis.com
501 Main Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2.
First Baptist Church 806-259-3533 www.FBCmemphis.com 121 S 8th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27.
Fowler Agency LLC
806-259-2626 www.proudtofarm.com 123 S 6th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5.
Garrison’s Convenience Store 806-259-1103 www.HJGarrison.com 415 N Boykin
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16
Hall County Heritage Hall 806-204-1744
101 S. Sixth
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13.
Ham's Barbershop & Goldsby's 66 Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45.
Happy State Bank 800-447-2265 www.happybank.com 621 Noel, Memphis, Texas 201 Main, Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6.
High Plains Hunts 830-385-9370
HighPlainsHunts.com
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48.
Hotel Turkey 806-423-1151 www.hotelturkeytexas.com 201 3rd Street
Turkey, Texs
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31.
K. Huddleston Cotton Co. 806-259-3084
516 W Noel
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.
KLSR 105.3 FM
806-259-3511 114 7th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23.
Lacy Dry Goods
806-423-1155
312 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33.
Letty’s Cafe
806-423-1052
502 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.
Liberty Electric, Plumbing, HVAC & Construction
806-335-0918
Wellington, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19.
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative, Inc.
806-259-3597
lighthouse.coop 110 W Harrison Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44.
Lone Wolf Graphix
806-259-2007
310 7th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16.
Lumberyard Lodge & RV Park
806-702-9022
2nd & Reona
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38.
Major League Realty
806-277-0349
400 Boykin Drive
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25.
Memphis Chamber of Commerce
806-259-3144
memphistexaschamber.com
515 W. Main
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11.
Memphis Economic Development Corporation
806-259-3001
Memphistexascity.com
713 W Robertson
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21.
Memphis Farmers Gin
806-259-2145
318 W Harrison
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13.
Memphis Housing Authority
806-259-2941
216 5th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22.
Memphis Lions Club 721 Robertson
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6.
Memphis Ministerial Alliance
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 26.
Memphis Thriftway
806-259-3629
123 S 15th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14.
Mike’s Farm Supply 806-259-1190
5000 US 287
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24
Mulkey Theatre 806-874-SHOW
108 S. Kearney
Clarendon, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 26
Pat Carson Insurance 806-423-1289
107 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33.
The Preservation Foundation 806-204-0643 or 806-677-4191
8th & Robertson
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27.
R&S Auto 806-647-6523
808 Alexander Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51.
Robertson Funeral Directors 806-259-3535
Robertsonfuneral.com 514 N 10th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24.
Rock Inn Café 806-259-1200 1022 N Boykin
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.
Rocking G Ranch 806-342-5000
RockingGRanch.com
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48.
The Sparrows Nest 806-422-0911
364 County Road 3 Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54.
Tona’s Mexican Kitchen 806-683-3695
109 S 9th Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51.
Tony’s Ice Cream Shop and More!
806-423-1579
306 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48.
Turkey Creek Winery 806-423-1005
203 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45.
Turkey Economic Development Corporation 806-423-1033
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28.
Turkey Medical Clinic 806-423.1324
602 Lyles Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54
Turkey Painting & Pottery 479-252-8766
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.
Turkey Roost Museum 806-423-1174
111 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48
Turkey Tracks 806-423-1591
202 Main Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.
United Country Real Estate Koree Price 806-674-6017 www.koreeprice.com 104 9th Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38
Valley Peanut Growers Assn. 806-423-1484
403 N 4th Street
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44.
Wellington State Bank 806-259-3577
wellingtonsb.bank
119 S 6th Street
Memphis, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17.
West Texas Speed 806-201-3678
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51.
Wheeler & Sons
806-269-1557
Turkey, Texas
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 51.
Get a good night’s sleep at one of our local hotels or short-term rentals.
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