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GINGERBREAD BAKE-OFF Valley High School students got into the holiday spirit their last week of classes with a gingerbread house contest. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | COURTESY PHOTOS

GINGERBREAD BAKE-OFF Valley High School students got into the holiday spirit their last week of classes with a gingerbread house contest. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | COURTESY PHOTOS

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YULETIDE YUM

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
MATADOR MAYOR FUZZY CONNER

MATADOR MAYOR FUZZY CONNER

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Tornado to trash: Matador tapped for disposal grant

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington |
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Two years after the city of Matador suffered heavy damage to property and persons in June 2023, residents will have a place to haul the bulk of their storm debris.In a process that culminated earlier this month on a $500,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture, according to city...

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2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comSILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m., school administration office, 700 Loretta St., Silverton, (806) 823-2476 MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30...
IT’S IN THE PAN Here’s a way to present a yummy gift that would provide a decadent treat yet give something the recipient can keep after the brownies are long gone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

IT’S IN THE PAN Here’s a way to present a yummy gift that would provide a decadent treat yet give something the recipient can keep after the brownies are long gone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Kill it with these scrumptious skillet brownies!

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE I recently baked a batch of brownies to give as a secret Santa surprise for someone who loves baked goods.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
COMMENTARYHANABA MUNN WELCHCheck my pulse. That little green Mucinex guy is starting to look cute.I blow my nose to whoever thought about turning mucus into a cartoon character in the first place.
Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

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Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYLooking for a gift for a wannabe gardener? A gift that keeps on giving? One that even someone with a black thumb can grow? A waxed Amaryllis is just the gift.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
We didn’t get to quilt this week, but we had a great Thanksgiving with our families. My grandson and family from Illinois did not get to come but we expect to see him Christmas. It is hard to see everyone at every occasion.
Christmas in Matador results are in

Christmas in Matador results are in

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Christmas in Matador results are in

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The results are in for the 2nd annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Matador Dec. 5.1st Place ($300 prize) went to Lee Jones and the ’75 Model Fire Truck carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus 2nd Place ($200) was awarded to the Foothills Celebration vehicle, with The Elf presenting story time to the little...