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New principal, teacher joining GCSD

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

Guthrie Common School District will be welcoming two new staff members this fall, Martin and Patricia Tucker. Martin Tucker will be serving as GCSD’s K-12 principal, and Patricia Tucker will be the new 3rd grade teacher.
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

CHAMPIONS Congratulations goes out to Tongue River Ranch for their championship win at the 2023Texas Ranch Roundup. 2nd Place:Waggoner Ranch. 3rd Place: Bonds Ranch 
Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
The 501

The 501

The 501

In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So I started reading to see what sort of things qualified. No surprise, baling wire topped the list, followed by feed sacks.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

If you or a family member of any age live anywhere in our readership counties (Briscoe, Cottle, Hall, King, Motley) you’re welcome to participate. caprockcourier@ gmail.com July 19 Donna Holt Danielle Gwinn Brittany Barclay Chance Maynard July 20 Paige Barnes Beverly Barton Jacelyn...
House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com GUTHRIE CSD AND KING COUNTY LIBRARY summer hours, Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 301 Morrison, Guthrie, (806) 536-4069, if coming from out of town please call ahead in case of unexpected closings SILVERTON LIBRARY “Stitch in...