Left to right: FCS and 4-H Educator Julie Selman, Paetyn Woodring, and Extension Program Assistant Traci Mullendore at July’s Fifth Friday Art Walk, where Woodring was the big winner at the 2026 Garvin County News Star and Garvin County 4-H photo contest, earning the “Best of Show” title for her work, “The Red Barn.” Photos from all the club members were on display at the Pauls Valley Art Council’s Fifth Friday Art Walk July 31. Courtesy photo

Diego Cifuentes, a 2016 Pauls Valley High School alumnus, was recently named as a 2026 NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma honoree in Policy & Public Service. Courtesy photo

Mid-America Technology Center welding instructor Larry Tuck recently received the Outstanding New Professional Award, recognizing educators who are making an exceptional impact early in their CareerTech careers. Mid-America was one of only six technology centers in Oklahoma to have an educator receive this recognition during the 59th Annual Oklahoma CareerTech Summit. Courtesy photo

Lindsay Community Library wrapped up its summer reading program with special guests from the University of Oklahoma Geological Survey. Children dug for rocks and fossils during the interactive experience and took home samples of their own. The interactive program allowed the children to explore geology firsthand while learning about the fascinating world beneath their feet. Courtesy Photo

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Townley, Hines celebrates signing of Gold Star Family Monument Bill