Hotel Turkey to host fundraiser for Paxton Barclay June 30

STAFF REPORTSOn Sunday, June 30, Hotel Turkey will be hosting a special musical fundraiser with performers Red Shahan, Grady Spencer, Thomas Csorba, Erick Willis, Gone Country and more to raise funds for Paxton Barclay.Paxton Barclay is the sevenyear old son of Lane and Baylie Barclay of Turkey.He...

RECORD HAIL NEAR SILVERTON

RECORD HAIL NEAR SILVERTON According to social media sources last week, a monster-sized hailstone was discovered by veteran News9 (Oklahoma) storm chasers Val and Amy Castor June 2 three miles from Vigo Park, Texas (Swisher County) and set a new record(7.25”in.) for hail size recorded in Texas,...

2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events PADUCAH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH continues its community youth group meetings every Wednesday night, 5:30 p.m., 820 11th St., If you would like to volunteer for food, you may contact Suzanne Paschall in the church office, (806)...

Xcel Energy ready to meet summer power needs

Typical residential bill almost 10% lower than 2023 because of lower fuel costsXcel Energy is ready to meet the region’s power needs this summer as Texas customers see a decrease of almost 10% from summer 2023 bills, according to a press release from the company.“We continuously monitor weather...

SILVERTON VFD SLATES CELEBRATION FOR JULY 4

The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department has announced that they will be hosting the annual 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Silverton City Park.There will be hot dogs and homemade ice cream, and everyone should bring a lawn chair.Fireworks will get underway at dark.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comBRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. , County Courthouse,415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 10, 9:30 a.m., County...

The 501

Do you have a great new idea, possibly marketable? Good luck with that. Ordinary people mistrust new ideas. Children, however, can be willing to try whatever, unless it’s broccoli.DISCLAIMER: I could be wrong. What do I know? But wait! Wouldn’t “I Could Be Wrong” be a great book title?

Simple summery fruit salad with toasted pecans

This dish brings me back to the hot days of summer when my kids were little. My husband was overseas with the military, so I probably didn’t cook as many large meals. And with the heat that summer, I’d tell the kids we’d be having what I called “cold plates” for dinner.

BCCC announces 2024 scholarship winner

The Briscoe County Cook Off comm ittee has announced its 2024 scholarship recipient.