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FUNDS FOR FIREFIGHTERS were donated by Tulia-based Mid-Plains Communications to volunteer fire departments throughout its service area. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FUNDS FOR FIREFIGHTERS were donated by Tulia-based Mid-Plains Communications to volunteer fire departments throughout its service area. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Mid-Plains Communications gives back to local VFDs

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mid-Plains Communications is once again giving back to the volunteer fire departments that protect the communities it serves.Since 1950, Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative has been built on a simple foundation: connecting the communities it serves and giving back to them.
A WELCOME SIGHT along Matador’s Main Street recently was the Affilated Foods initial delivery of stock for Paul’s Family Market.

A WELCOME SIGHT along Matador’s Main Street recently was the Affilated Foods initial delivery of stock for Paul’s Family Market.

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The wait is over: Matador welcomes back its local grocery store

Story And Photos By Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, September 24, 2026
After a challenging year without a local place to buy a full stock of groceries, the residents of Matador and surrounding areas are celebrating a major milestone.Thanks to the dedication of local entrepreneurs Chris and Vanessa Paul and an outpouring of community support, Paul’s Neighborhood Market...

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2026 CAPROCK

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprock@wtx.newsCOLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY will be observed Monday, Oct. 12. Federal offices, post offices, and banks will be closed in observance.
Autumn arrives with the September equinox

Autumn arrives with the September equinox

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Autumn arrives with the September equinox

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, September 17, 2026
CUISINE & CULTUREGood gardening news! The official astronomical start of autumn, the September equinox, arrives next week at 7:04 p.m. CDT on Sept. 22.
Cigars and cigar boxes

Cigars and cigar boxes

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 17, 2026
COMMENTARYWho remembers when the courthouse smelled like cigars? Does it still, faintly?Which courthouse? All of them. But I’m thinking about my courthouse with its stalwart gray granite interior.
Low country crab boil

Low country crab boil

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Low country crab boil

Angelina L
Thursday, September 17, 2026
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI love visiting cities rich in history and old architecture, such as Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is dripping with charm, romance and Spanish moss. She also has a bounty of wonderful places to eat.

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Silverton ISD board approves policies for new school year

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Silverton ISD board of trustees held their regular meeting Aug. 17, 2026, with members Dane Mullins, Molly Forman, Zack Burson, Josh Gordon, Matt Francis and Dusty Martin present.Community members John York, Michael Hayes, Kristin Gordon and Janae Dale were also present.Board president Mullins...
OWLS LOSS The Silverton Owls varsity football team fell to the number-9-in-state Nazareth Swifts 47-0 at home on Friday, Sept. 11. Their season record is 2-1. | COURTESY PHOTO

OWLS LOSS The Silverton Owls varsity football team fell to the number-9-in-state Nazareth Swifts 47-0 at home on Friday, Sept. 11. Their season record is 2-1. | COURTESY PHOTO

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OWLS LOSS

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Thursday, September 17, 2026