Happy birthday to Laura Harris, Judge Charles Gray, Bernita Wilson, Lynn McCurdy, Walter Belfiore, Stan Gralla, Matthew Keeler, Aron Cruz, Emanuel Escobedo, Jesus Cruz, Kenny Hardesty and Alexandra Waddle.

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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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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Hispanic Heritage Festival” Thursday, September 19, from 5-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Discover the diverse cultures, traditions and experiences that make up our Hispanic community. Join us for food, fun and even some furry friends!

Deepen your connection with your community and expand your mindset on Hispanic culture. Learn with others in this interactive program with different Hispanic performers, entertainment, food trucks and more!

The program is for all ages.

For more information call 405-527-5546.

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This is another good recipe to fix ahead and have ready for your football crowd.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Pasta

5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup

8 oz. Velveeta cubed

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

One Packet Hidden Valley Buttermilk Recipe Ranch Dry Seasoning

3 cups Penne/Mostaccoli Pasta, uncooked

1-1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese

1 cup bacon pieces

Cut the meat off your rotisserie chicken and shred it or dice.

In your slow cooker combine your shredded chicken, ranch packet, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth water and cubed Velveeta.

Put the lid back on your slow cooker and cook on high for three hours. After three hours on high, add the noodles and give it a good stir.

Place the lid back on the crockpot for 20 more minutes on high. Give it another good stir and place the lid back on for 10 minutes.

Give it (yet another!) good stir and top with the cheese and lastly the bacon pieces.

Replace the lid and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes.