REGIONAL NEWS
DICKENS
Palace to show “Mackintosh and T.J.,” Roy Rogers’ movie filmed in Dickens, on Aug. 14
It was the summer of 1975, and Western superstar Roy Rogers was in Texas to film his last—and some would say his best—movie. “Mackintosh and T.J.” is a story of a cowboy drifter who helps a young boy make sense of the world.
Where did Roy Rogers pick to ride off into the sunset of his long and storied film career? None other than Dickens County!
Locals, when you were growing up, did you see the filming, bump into Rogers, or experience a little bit of movie magic in your own back yard?
The Palace Theater is looking for those who “ran into Roy” in 1975. The theater will hold a special showing of “Mackintosh and T.J.” Saturday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m., with a silent auction of Roy Rogers memorabilia and an intermission for locals to swap stories of when Hollywood came to Dickens County.
Movie patrons of all ages are encouraged to don their favorite Western duds for the evening. Prizes will be awarded for the best in youth and adult categories.
—The Texas Spur
GARZA
RGT brings back ‘Ragtown!’ through August
POST—In 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 shutdown, Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post staged an abbreviated premier of their musical, “Ragtown!,” which depicts the founding of Post by cereal magnate C.W. Post.
With only 25% capacity available, and so many still fearful about public events, attendance was low, but those who came commented that they wished more could see the production.
RGT decided to bring “Ragtown!” back to the stage again this summer, with performances every Saturday throughout August. This is a family-friendly, fun show, filled with music, laughter and a powerful and deeply uplifting message.
Call 877-RAGTOWN or visit www.ragtown.com to purchase your tickets.
—Ragtown Gospel Theater Facebook page
CROSBY
Quilting classes at Crosbyton Pioneer Museum Aug. 7, 14, 21
CROSBYTON—Quilting classes will be held on Saturdays August 7, 14 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum, 101 W. Main Street.
Attendees should bring their own lunches. Instructions and sample quilts are available to view at the museum.
For more information call (806) 675-2331.
—Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page