Bessie

Shed a Little Light BessieI have six chapters written of a book about Bessie.Her story is not unique, as many women like her have lived the tragedies she experienced.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.Streetcars in El PasoPhiladelphia, Boston, San...

The 501

Life before warrantiesPrediction:Somebody is going to invent a car you can fix yourself. You’ll just need some wrenches and a couple of screwdrivers.Yes, I’m waxing nostalgic over that era when we really could fix cars ourselves—or try.

Filing for county public office begins Nov. 8

In 2026, the following offices are up for election/re-election to 4-year terms in Texas counties:• County Judge• County Clerk / District Clerk• County Treasurer• Justice of the Peace• Commissioner, Precinct 2• Commissioner, Precinct 4 Filing dates are November 8, 2025 through December 8,...

A forgotten armistice

Shed a Little LightAccording to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 45,418 of the 16.4 million Americans who served in the World War II are alive as of 2025.The website also reports that in 2020 there were over one million living Korean War era veterans.As of 2025, Vietnam veterans...

TxDOT ‘End the Streak’ traveling display to make stops in Childress District

CHILDRESS—“ No More Empty Seats” is the theme of a traveling display that will visit several locations across the Childress District in November as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual End the Streak campaign.The display aims to bring attention to the tragic streak of daily...

SMITH

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.Amarillo’s Ukraine bakeryGlenda Moore of...

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., City Hall, 106 1st St., Quitaque, (806)...

In memory of the rummage lines

In memory of the rummage linesSome people have treasured memories of getting up really early to go fishing. Not me. Mother and I rose early for just one thing: To go to town to sell rummage. The word “rummage” held a certain allure for me back then. Still does.

Recuérdame

Shed a Little LightThe last movie theater entertainment my family enjoyed with my mother was in November 2017, a year before she died.Many of us who had gathered for Thanksgiving took her to see “Coco.”The beautifully animated story of Miguel and his family and the celebration of Día de los Muertos...