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2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comFILING DATES FOR SCHOOL, CITY, AND COUNTY ELECTION IN TEXASWednesday, Jan. 14–Friday, Feb. 13, 2026KING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.

West Texas soils, Organic matter matters

Ellen Peffley

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body From the gardenIn last week’s column were several guides for planning a garden. One main characteristic was improving soils with organic matter amendments. Today’s includes a little background on soils that may illustrate the importance of amending soils with organic matter.

Mini mac and cheese pies warm up wintry evenings

Angelina L

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body It seems just about any recipe can be adapted to make in a muffin tin, and muffin tin meals are the sound “bite” of the moment, if you will.Gone are the days when we only used our muffin tins for cornbread and cupcakes.

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body Handy hacks from HanabaRaise your hand if you grew up reading “Hints from Heloise.” It was my favorite part of housekeeping—reading about it.

LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body January 30, 1978— Dr. James Antin Chua Tuan will be opening the Briscoe County Clinic in Silverton Monday….Silverton Mayor Fred Mercer this week filed for a place on the ballot and is seeking election as Briscoe County Judge….

NEW YEAR, NEW READING

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body “Most of our books from our recent grant are in,”posted Caprock Public Library staff Jan. 15.“Now is the perfect time to come get a library card for you or your children!We are still waiting on a few more titles and the grant will be complete.

Matador Connect

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body Week of January 30, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comWe need to watch what we wish for; we wished for some moisture and got “snowmageddon.” We have been lucky to maintain electricity.

SILVERTON SAFETY Representatives of the TXDOT Childress office visited Silverton ISD last week to provide a hands-on safety demonstration. | TXDOT PHOTO

Childress District delivers impactful traffic safety event at Silverton ISD

Texas Department Of Transportation

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body CHILDRESS – The Childress District partnered with Silverton ISD on Jan. 21 to host a comprehensive traffic safety event aimed at helping students make safe, informed decisions on the road.

Jenni Dale Lord will be performing Full Band on a night that will be filled with amazing drink and food specials, according to our friends at the Hotel Turkey This is a free show, but purchasing a table reservation is highly recommended, staff said. Call at (806) 423-1151 or visit www.hotelturkeytexas. com/live-music to reserve. | HOTEL TURKEY FACEBOOK

VALENTINE’S IN TURKEY

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events MOTLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE is seeking donations for the Motley County Courthouse Veterans Monument.