LIVES AND PROPERTY WERE LOST the evening of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, when a powerful tornado struck just to the west of Matador, seat of Motley County, and carved a path of destruction southward as far as Jayton and Rotan. Thanks to a resilient spirit, an outpouring of help, and generous financial assistance, Matador is already rebuilding its landmarks, including the badly damaged Billie Dean’s Restaurant (right; current photo, below right). | CAPROCK COURIER