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2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpCITY OF MATADOR will be hosting a Community Outreach Meeting, Thursday, July 25, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., at the Motley County Library Annex located at 1105 Main St. in Matador.
The 501

The 501

The 501

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body HANABA MUNN WELCHMinions, the Cyclops, roachesIs there a cockroach defense league? They could use one.When grandchildren visited recently, I saw the latest Minions film with them. I’m not the best person to quiz regarding the plot. Ask them. Plots aren’t my thing.
Canned apple butter a summer treat

Canned apple butter a summer treat

Canned apple butter a summer treat

Angelina L
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body I take pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard. Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy.Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body July 25, 1973: Comings and goingsJuly 25, 1973—Mr. and Mrs. Randall Eddleman and boys have recently vacationed in the Ozarks of Arkansas and Missouri. . . . The first Eagle Scout Court of Honor ever to be held in Silverton will be held Sunday afternoon.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body We are still working on my big quilt and having a very good time while we are working. We were glad to have Carolyn back, and Gadeer Comer came to put in a few stitches and tell us more about the place she lives and news from there.
Comanchero Canyons Museum in Quitaque has new seating in its meeting room, thanks to generous donations. The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Comanchero Canyons Museum in Quitaque has new seating in its meeting room, thanks to generous donations. The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW SEATING

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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CAPROCKLIBRARYSUMMERREADING JulietteGarzafromCaprock Canyons State Park did a presentation last week at the Caprock Library in Quitaque, teaching youngsters about the bison at park. She read a story to the kids about where, how and why CCSP now has the bison, and brought a bison picture for the kids. Next up, the library will have Texas A&M Forest Service staff for a presentation Wednesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

CAPROCKLIBRARYSUMMERREADING JulietteGarzafromCaprock Canyons State Park did a presentation last week at the Caprock Library in Quitaque, teaching youngsters about the bison at park. She read a story to the kids about where, how and why CCSP now has the bison, and brought a bison picture for the kids. Next up, the library will have Texas A&M Forest Service staff for a presentation Wednesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

CAPROCKLIBRARYSUMMERREADING

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart.

Mayor’s Monthly Message

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Body • The City of Matador is excited to announce that we have purchased two new tornado sirens that should be installed shortly. This will help inform the city of dangerous weather conditions and emergencies.