Matador to celebrate 125 years of Masonic Lodge Friday, March 24

Body On October 4, 1898, three men traveled on horseback to Floyd City Lodge #712, in Floydada, Texas, to petition for Dispensation to the Grand Lodge of Texas. Early frontiersmen and pioneers of Motley County felt the need to further their Masonic work and ten men signed the petition.

Paducah Chamber getting ready for April rodeo

Body The Paducah Chamber of Commerce met March 9 to discuss spring activities, including a fundraiser with rodeo banners. Rodeo banners will be hung on area businesses in the upcoming weeks for the 80th Cottle-King Rodeo and Old Settlers Reunion to be held in April.

TxDOT invites public to engage in Connecting Texas 2050

Body WHEN Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. WHERE Fair Park Childress Auditorium, Banquet Room 1000 Commerce St. NW Childress, Texas 79201 The statewide virtual public meeting is live from March 21 through May 31, 2023. Visit www.ConnectingTexas2050. com.

House pushes armed officer at all schools

Body Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.

Take a break

Body Regardless of your status (with regard to schoolage children), spring break provides a welcome pause. Treating yourself to an afternoon drive or a weeklong getaway is fun. We live in a beautiful state. Most of you also reside in an area of Texas rich in history.

CORRECTION NOTICE

Body Regarding Quitaque City Council elections as reported in previous editions of The Caprock Courier: we received word that Roland Hamilton signed up for a twoyear term and Darrell Payne signed up for a one-year term. We regret the earlier inaccuracy.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Old school popcorn takes flight The next time your spouse asks that proverbial (if a question can be proverbial) late-evening question “Do we have any popcorn?” and you don’t, what to do? Look for a jar of the real thing. There was life before microwaves.

Part one: getting schooled Part two: getting schooled in the supply chain

Body You get a two columns for the price of one this week. The first segment is a follow-up to a previous column about STAAR testing. Despite my staunch stance against high-stakes testing, I remain open to views about accountability for schools.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Real furniture is making a comeback, or so I’ve heard. It’s happening with Generation Z, a.k.a. Zoomers. They drive the market. The rest of us already have furniture. My definition of “real” is furniture that looks like it’s made from wood because it really is.

Grilled Mexican Grain Bowls

Body I make many types of grain bowls and enjoy the ease and flexibility. I can make them with whatever is left in my fridge at any given time. Or, I plan a themed grain bowl, such as an Asian style packed with brown or white rice, and veggies one might find in a stir fry.