Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet

Body AU S T I N— House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans. However, his opponent, state Rep.

The good doctor

Body Luke was a physician. A Gentile. A historian. He did not personally know Jesus but came to know him through Paul’s instruction.

Motley County basketball rewind, week of Dec. 2–7

Body Motley County had a full week of basketball starting Monday night, Dec. 2, as the junior high boys hosted Patton Springs at home. There was no girls’ game, as Patton Springs has only enough players to consolidate girls and boys for one team.

Christmas wish

Body Christmas carols have second, third, and fourth verses.“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (1849, Edmund Hamilton Sears) And man at war with man hears not The tidings which they bring. O, hush the noise, ye men of strife And hear the angels sing.

Deportation vow alarms construction industry

Body AUSTIN— The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President- elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

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.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411 BRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.

Abbott issues orders targeting China

Body Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported.

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.

One to watch

Body There’s a sweet little show on Netflix right now. Catch if you can.“A Man on the Inside” can be enjoyed for its storyline alone.