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100th Quail Appreciation Day set for May 17

100th Quail Appreciation Day set for May 17

100th Quail Appreciation Day set for May 17

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body A historic “Quail Appreciation Day” will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County on Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is located 19 miles east of Snyder, or 10 miles west of Roby, on US Hwy. 180.Dr.
HAIRCUTS AT HAM’S Ham’s Barbershop in downtown Turkey was recognized with a historical marker last week during Bob Wills Day festivities.To celebrate the occasion, haircuts were given in the historic barbershop on Saturday. Renowned musician Bob Wills himself once cut hair at the shop. Preservationist Mike Goolsby, who also recently restored the Phillips 66 gas station inTurkey, undertook the historic restoration project. MORE HIGHLIGHTS ON THE 52nd BOB WILLS DAY, PAGE 10 | CAPROCK COURIER

HAIRCUTS AT HAM’S Ham’s Barbershop in downtown Turkey was recognized with a historical marker last week during Bob Wills Day festivities.To celebrate the occasion, haircuts were given in the historic barbershop on Saturday. Renowned musician Bob Wills himself once cut hair at the shop. Preservationist Mike Goolsby, who also recently restored the Phillips 66 gas station inTurkey, undertook the historic restoration project. MORE HIGHLIGHTS ON THE 52nd BOB WILLS DAY, PAGE 10 | CAPROCK COURIER

HAIRCUTS AT HAM’S

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body HAIRCUTS AT HAM’S
MOTLEY MUSEUM board president Judy Cooper was on hand in Matador April 22 to deliver items for the collection of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma, that will permanently represent Motley County’s rich role in the history of cattle raising, cowboying and rodeoing. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEY MUSEUM board president Judy Cooper was on hand in Matador April 22 to deliver items for the collection of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma, that will permanently represent Motley County’s rich role in the history of cattle raising, cowboying and rodeoing. | COURTESY PHOTO

Matador history on its way to famous Oklahoma City museum

Marisue Potts
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body The Motley County Museum hosted curator Michael Grauer from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla., on April 22 to receive three key collections from Matador history— those of Mary Ellen “Dude” Barton, Shannon Davidson and H. H.

Highway 70 Garage Sales set for May 4

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body The annual Highway 70 Garage Sales is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, with more than 40 vendors signed up as of Monday along a 60-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop, according to co-organizer Joan Day of Spur.
STATE BOUND Guthrie OAP is State bound. For the second time in the school’s history, Guthrie has advanced to the State One Act Play championship; the school’s last appearance was in the 1980s. For individual honors and photos, see page 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND Guthrie OAP is State bound. For the second time in the school’s history, Guthrie has advanced to the State One Act Play championship; the school’s last appearance was in the 1980s. For individual honors and photos, see page 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body STATE BOUND

2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comElection date for city, county, and school board positions Saturday, May 4Local Events CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY is hosting story time on Fridays, 10:30 a.m., 106 N. 1st St.
Valley Coach

Valley Coach

Valley Coach

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Body The Valley Patriots have hired Crockett Gillmore as new head football coach. Born in Amarillo, he played for Bushland High School and then three years for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. John Stanaland, the previous football coach, is returning to Rotan ISD as an administrator.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comBRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday,May13,9a.m. , County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, May 13, 9:30 a.m.