Happenings at Caprock Public Library

Body First off, Caprock Public Library would like to thank everyone who came out and supported us at this year’s first annual Spring Fling this past Saturday. Although it was a cold and windy day, we were still able to come up with a little over $300 for our young adult shelf.

BRISCOE RETIREMENTS

Body Congratulations go to Briscoe County supervisor Jeff Smith and Briscoe County general transportation tech Jeff Tiffin on their retirement from TxDOT.

SILVERTON FFA

Body The Silverton FFA participated in the Clarendon College CDE Invitational last week for Career Development Events, which are competitons designed to help students develop and demonstrate skills related to various agricultural careers

MATADOR CONNECTION

Body Dude Speed, who many of you remember as a friend or who you met professionally on the side of the road, retired from the DPS, Texas Department of Emergency Management in Midland, Tx recently.

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

Body The Guthrie High School One Act Play production of “Paganini” was selected as the Bi-District champion last week at the Bi-District 7A-8A contest in Post. They will advance to the Area competition at Abilene Wylie on April 10.

Motley students compete in Conference 1A District 8 UIL Academics

Body In last week’s UIL 1A District 8 Academic Contest held March 26 in Paducah, Spur ISD claimed the top spot in overall school sweepstakes, with 500 points.Guthrie finished 2nd with 318.166 points, Valley 3rd with 252.5, followed by Matador with 144.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

Body AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

Senate backs prayer time,Ten Commandments in classrooms

Body AUSTIN— The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

The answers are blowin’ in the wind

Body Shed a Little LightMy granddaughters reveled in a spring break filled with family time, jumping on the backyard trampoline, playing on their pedal scooters, foot races in the front yard on dry grass, and watching NCAA basketball with their parents.