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Faith, Country and Football — The Greenwood football team gathers in the end zone with American flags for a pregame prayer before Friday night’s season opener against Jim Ned. The Rangers carried that unity and purpose onto the field, opening the season with a 39-12 victory.

Faith, Country and Football — The Greenwood football team gathers in the end zone with American flags for a pregame prayer before Friday night’s season opener against Jim Ned. The Rangers carried that unity and purpose onto the field, opening the season with a 39-12 victory.

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Rangers bring the hammer: Greenwood defense leads 39-12 rout of Jim Ned

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Greenwood Rangers overcame a slow start and some early adversity to open the 2026 football season with a convincing 39-12 victory over Jim Ned Friday night.
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Dear Savvy Senior

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to find comfortable shoes. I’d like to avoid surgery if possible. What can I do to ease the discomfort and keep it from getting worse?
Vehicles line up for afternoon pickup at Greenwood ISD’s new elementary and intermediate schools on South County Road 1110. District leaders say they are continuing to work on ways to improve traffic flow at the new campuses.

Vehicles line up for afternoon pickup at Greenwood ISD’s new elementary and intermediate schools on South County Road 1110. District leaders say they are continuing to work on ways to improve traffic flow at the new campuses.

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Greenwood ISD working through traffic problems at new elementary, intermediate Schools

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Greenwood ISD welcomed students to its new elementary and intermediate schools on South County Road 1110 when the school year began Monday, Aug. 10.
Greenwood High School English teacher Ramona Griffin celebrates with students after being named the campus's Teacher of the Year in April. Griffin has since been named Region 18's 2027 Secondary Teacher of the Year, putting her in the running for the statewide title.

Greenwood High School English teacher Ramona Griffin celebrates with students after being named the campus's Teacher of the Year in April. Griffin has since been named Region 18's 2027 Secondary Teacher of the Year, putting her in the running for the statewide title.

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Griffin named top secondary teacher, beating out 33 Districts

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Greenwood High School teacher Ramona Griffin has been named the Region 18 2027 Secondary Teacher of the Year, putting her in the running for the top teacher honor in Texas.

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Great Pumpkin Patch is set for Oct. 9 and 10

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
GREENWOOD - Fall fun is just around the corner, and the Greenwood Education Foundation is getting ready to bring back The Great Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 9-10 at the James R. Brooks Middle School parking lot.
A Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department firefighter extinguishes a car fire. The department marks 42 years of service this year.

A Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department firefighter extinguishes a car fire. The department marks 42 years of service this year.

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42 years of service, a painful setback, and a department that keeps growing

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
For 42 years, the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department has responded to calls for help in Greenwood. The department started in 1984 with nine men and women: John Fretwell, Andy Glasscock, Lynn Glascock, Charlie Hall, Connie Little, Dale Little, Eric Metzger, Jim Reynolds and Ron Souter.
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Make the Devil Mad

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Bible is the Word of God, it’s the only guideline we have to measure our life. Every successful organization or business has guidelines and boundaries. God is a God of order. He gave us our guidelines in the form of the Bible.

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The Savvy Senior

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me?
WHAT A WATER SKIER

WHAT A WATER SKIER

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WHAT A WATER SKIER

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Part Owner of WHAT A WATER SKIER When Dave Wright of Fritch was growing up, he got to spend summers with his grandparents who loved to be on water. ”I had a set of grandparents that taught me it was ok to grow gills,” says Dave.

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TEXAS REBS RETREAT TO MEXICO

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Two Confederate generals met with Emperor Maximilian on Aug. 24, 1865 and presented their bold plan for keeping the Austrian puppet on the Mexican throne.
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