A special happy birthday to Rebecca Cypert.

Rebecca celebrates her birthday Monday, August 26.

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Happy birthday to Dusty Ricks, Christy Powell, Haydin Buterbaugh, Brittany Mayes, Shandy Nemecek, Patrick Kozik, Garrett Galyean, Terry Ellis, Hoss Frasier, Kathy Keeler, Macy Ellis, Grace Goldsby and Tim McGowen.

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Mark your calendars now for Purcell’s Art Walk on September 20. Hopefully it will be a little cooler than it was last Friday!

Beyond art, there is live music and food trucks and visitors will find a host of vendors set up along Main Street selling jewelry, vintage clothing and more.

Art Walk lasts from 6 to 9 p.m. and is the third Friday of every month through October.

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The Purcell Register will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

The office will be open at 8 a.m. Tuesday and regular deadlines of 11 a.m. will apply.

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The 2024 Heart of Oklahoma Football preview magazine is in this issue, August 29, featuring Purcell, Washington, Wayne and Lexington football teams.

There are pictures, previews and up-coming game information, each team’s 2024 schedule and more.

Make sure you check out the  magazine as your team kicks off this football season!

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With football season right around the corner, it’s time to start gathering good football game snack food for your get-togethers.

Creamy Taco Dip

1 lb. ground beef

1-oz. package taco seasoning

10-oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

8-oz. package cream cheese, cut into cubes

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain.

Combine beef, taco seasoning, Rotel and cream cheese in a slow cooker. Stir until cheese melts.

Serve warm with tortilla chips.