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6666 ranch sold to ‘Yellowstone’ creator’s group; Deal for all 3 divisions to close in July
6666 ranch sold to ‘Yellowstone’ creator’s group Deal for all 3 divisions to close in July BARBARA BRANNON | THE CAPROCK COURIER MAY 3, 2021 — One of the most storied brands in the West went on the market last December for $347.7 million as stipulated in the will of its late owner,…
Read MoreLouis Edd Grabbe, 1942–2021
SILVERTON— Louis Edd Grabbe, 78, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Lubbock. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. Rance Young and Rev G.J. Walton officiating. Burial followed at Silverton Cemetery in Silverton, Texas. Funeral services are under the…
Read MoreDarsey defeats Sims in Motley Co. ISD school board race
MOTLEY COUNTY ISD ELECTION RESULTS May 1, 2021 Robert (Bert) Darsey has been elected to the Motley County Independent School District board. Darsey, a lineman for AEP, has defeated Seagram Sims. The vote totals were: Darsey 38 Sims 28 Darsey graduated from Motley County schools and currently has children attending Motley County schools. He will…
Read MoreSilverton posts water restrictions as of April 13
April 13, 2021 NOTICE TO ALL CITY OF SILVERTON WATER CUSTOMERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Pursuant to Ordinance No. 393, Adopting Drought Contingency Plan. Below is when water customers can water, the City asks when watering, you do so at night. THE FOLLOWING RESTIRCTIONS WILL TAKE EFFECT AND WILL BE MANDATORY FOR ALL WATER CUSTOMERS:…
Read MoreJune Barton Keltz Levell, 1926–2021
June Barton Keltz Levell, 1926–2021 June Barton Keltz Levell was born June 5, 1926 to Charlie and Madeline Barton in Matador, Texas. She went to be with Jesus Saturday April 3, 2021. She attended the Barton School, graduated from Matador High School in 1943 and attended Texas Tech University. On May 25, 1946. June married…
Read MoreJosephine “Josie” Asebedo Cerbantes, 1922–2021
SNYDER—Josephine “Josie: Asebedo Cerbantes, age 98, passed away in Snyder, Texas, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be announced, at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Cerbantes was born on March 22, 1922, in Richland Springs, Texas, to Felix and Donaciana (Robles)…
Read MoreBACKSTAGE BY LIZ ADAMS Endless Love
Texas lovebirds hoping for a romantic weekend with their valentines may have been early birds, planning for weeks ahead of this coming holiday of hearts. However, if you are a last-minute Romeo or you just caught Cupid’s arrow, you can still make your sweetie feel special. Beautiful historic hotels in Roaring Springs and Matador may…
Read MoreCarter, Spiller in Feb. 23 runoff for HD68 seat
EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEB.16 HD68 runoff set for Feb. 23 KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER Even though the 87th Texas legislature has been under way since January 12, 2021, this area, served by House District-68, has not had a state representative in the House. Former state Rep. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, vacated the seat when he successfully…
Read MoreJunior Livestock Shows 2021 highlights video
January is over, and with it we look back on the 2021 season of Junior Livestock Shows in Texas Caprock Country. Enjoy these highlights from Briscoe, King, and Motley Counties, courtesy of content editor Liz Adams. https://tinyurl.com/JrLivestock2021 Throughout Texas Caprock Country — the rural counties east of Lubbock on the margin of the Llano Estacado…
Read MoreFour teams in hunt for three playoff slots
BOYS 5-1A BASKETBALL Four teams in hunt for three playoff slots KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER There’s a whole lot of boys’ basketball left to play in district 5-1A between now and February 12. If you freeze frame the action where it is at press time, however, Paducah has sole possession of first place with…
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