Sharing some recent reads

Body My mother was a reader.The 1930s and forties rural setting nurtured this: no television and no neighbors, with nightly radio and a Saturday trip to town as the rare outlets to the world.But books would take Mother and her siblings anywhere they wanted to go.

AN OPEN LETTER SHARED WITH THE CAPROCK COURIER

Body Roger Lowe Lowe’s Grocery Store Matador, Texas 79244September 23, 2025Dear Mr. Lowe:We are writing to formally request an extension of the deadline to close Lowe’s Grocery located in Matador, Texas.

PRESS RELEASE FROM LOWE’S

Body Thursday, September 18th, 2025“After proudly serving the Matador community for 35 years, Lowe’s Market today announced it will permanently close its doors on October 4th. The closure is a result of declining sales, economic challenges, and increased competition.

Skillet bean dip

Body How about a new spin on an old favorite? This recipe is one I have requests for occasionally and it is sure to please for almost any gathering.

A brave new spy world

Body Shades of “1984.” Spies are afoot.OK. I don’t really remember “1984” that well. I read it back in the late 1960s. Then in 1984 things didn’t play out exactly as predicted. That I remember.Who wrote it? George Orwell? That’s my guess.

Canning the harvest

Body Vegetables and fall fruit just keep coming. Gardeners can preserve their produce for later use by canning.Canning used to be a staple culinary practice done by our mothers or grandmothers.

Sharing the wheel

Body Shed a Little LightThis week I’ll turn it over to a guest columnist. Recently, I wrote about how we used to give and take directions without the use of today’s technology.

Change to Texas open meetings law takes place Sept. 1

Body Texans who participate in, or attend, open meetings of government bodies are familiar with long-standing provisions of the law—one of which is the requirement for advance posting of notice of meetings.

The Museum of the American GI

Body TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

2025 CAPROCK

Body MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., admin board room, 1600 Bundy St.