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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body SCHOOL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS GUTHRIE November 25-29 PADUCAH November 25-29 MOTLEY COUNTY November 25-29 SILVERTON November 25-29 VALLEY November 25-29 Local Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK announces closures for wildlife management: Monday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.–Friday, Dec.
Much ado about mulch

Much ado about mulch

Much ado about mulch

Body From the garden Much ado about mulchMulch is mulch is mulch. Right? Well, yes and no. The materials used as mulch are the same, but how and when the materials are used are not. There is summer mulching and winter mulching.
Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Body Even during the holiday season, we need simple, nourishing meals to put together quickly. And like most people, my family loves lasagna. The recipe we make takes a good bit of time to prepare but using the same flavor profile for a soup gives us a quicker version.
Award-winning film maker lives among us

Award-winning film maker lives among us

Award-winning film maker lives among us

Body Anthony Phipps of Turkey, Texas has blasted successfully into the film making industry with his award-winning documentary “Student of Revival.
VATRE saves Valley School

VATRE saves Valley School

VATRE saves Valley School

Body Valley School’s voterapproved tax ratification election (VATRE) Proposition A on the 2024 November Election ballot passed, saving the school from what might’ve been an inevitable shutdown.
JAMES FRANK, TX-69

JAMES FRANK, TX-69

Frank re-elected in TX-69

Body In the general election on November 5, all Caprock Country counties went overwhelmingly for the Republican Trump-Vance ticket for president and Ted Cruz for Senator. See county results on page 8.In House District 69, James Frank was re-elected.
Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Body If you find yourself searching for a quick, last-minute dessert for the quickly-approaching holidays, I’ve got one that will be a crowd-pleaser, and it makes for a stunning presentation. The best part is, it is super simple to make, with few ingredients.
Enjoy Glorious November

Enjoy Glorious November

Enjoy Glorious November

Body From the garden Enjoy Glorious NovemberNovember has arrived and now is a glorious time in the garden. Before hunkering down for the winter months, enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons by taking some quiet time in the garden.