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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comFirst Day of School Information PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, Aug. 12 SILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, Aug. 12 GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuesday, Aug. 13 MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuesday,...
MATADOR GENEROSITY Volunteers donated the time and treasures in auctions, cornhole tournament, meals and music in a fundraiser July 13 for Paxton Barclay, who is being treated for a rare brain tumor. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MATADOR GENEROSITY Volunteers donated the time and treasures in auctions, cornhole tournament, meals and music in a fundraiser July 13 for Paxton Barclay, who is being treated for a rare brain tumor. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Event in Matador raises $41,000 for Paxton Barclay

Chelle’s Garden of Matador hosted a fundraiser for six-year-old Paxton Barclay’s medical expenses on July 13 with a cornhole tournament, silent auction and live auction.According to organizer Rachelle Watson, the auction had 54 donated items.
LIGHTHOUSE HELPS

LIGHTHOUSE HELPS

LIGHTHOUSE HELPS

LIGHTHOUSE HELPS Lighthouse Electric Cooperative donated two poles, and their maintenance crew helped install two new tornado sirens in Matador. | COURTESY PHOTOS

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADORMASONICLODGE Thursday,July18,mealat6:30p.m.followedby7:30p.m.meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St., Matador MOTLEYCOUNTYINDEPENDENTSCHOOLDISTRICT board meeting,Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.,...
Potato and Olive Pizza made easy

Potato and Olive Pizza made easy

Potato and Olive Pizza made easy

While eliminating dairy from my diet, I have found many creative ways to enjoy the foods I’ve always liked. One might think it would be difficult to like eating pizza without cheese.
The 501

The 501

The 501

TheSaturdayEveningPostused to arrive at our house every Tuesday — one of my first childhood lessons that life doesn’t always make sense.Now I’ve grown up, but lots of things still don’t make sense. What’s changed is that I can’t ask my parents for answers. Or find them in The Post.I’m overweight.

Summer events continue at Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 9:00 A.M.The Path of a Bison. Learn about the history of the Texas State Bison Herd and walk along the same paths they venture with a ranger.FRIDAY, JULY 19, 3:00 P.M.Watercolor the Canyons. Join us in water coloring the features and creatures of the canyon!

LOOKING BACK

July 18, 1894: Summer camps and reunions July 18, 1984—Football players getting physicals. . . . Coach Kelly Braisher will be conducting a basketball camp for girls and boys here in August. . . . Stephen Stephens and Ross Estes receive Lone Star Farmer Degrees at Stat FFA Convention in Lubbock.