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SILVERTON VFD The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department held its annual holiday banquet and recognized service and community support there. | COURTESY PHOTO

SILVERTON VFD The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department held its annual holiday banquet and recognized service and community support there. | COURTESY PHOTO

Silverton VFD recognizes service at annual holiday gathering

Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Body The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department recognized service at their annual holiday party last week with members, family and special guests in attendance.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com School Holiday Break GUTHRIE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 20-Jan. 2 (Jan. 2 Staff Development Day) MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 21-Jan. 8 (Dec. 21, Jan.

Briscoe sheriff race to be contested

Kay Ellington
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Body The deadline to file to appear on the March 5, 2024 was Monday, Dec. 11, and Caprock Country ballots are now set. In Briscoe County, Keith Braim has filed to run for sheriff, according to Republican party chair Tim Kent.
400TH WIN Coach Amy Bowles, head coach of girls basketball atValley schools, earned her 400th win this week. | COURTESY PHOTO

400TH WIN Coach Amy Bowles, head coach of girls basketball atValley schools, earned her 400th win this week. | COURTESY PHOTO

Paducah Chamber announces winners in 25 Days of Christmas

Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Body The Paducah Chamber of Commerce has been sponsoring 25 Days of Christmas in the town, encouraging shoppers to shop local first this holiday season. Paducah businesses have been donating the prizes, which amount to over $2,000 along with the grand prize of $500 cash.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS Intense chocolate and a mild almond flavor are a combination we just can’t go wrong with. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FOR THE HOLIDAYS Intense chocolate and a mild almond flavor are a combination we just can’t go wrong with. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Chocolate-Almond Crinkle Cookies

Bytes Angelina L
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE It’s time for Christmas cookie swaps, office holiday parties, and cute plates of cookies to pass out to the neighbors.
Last week the holidays kicked off in Motley County with late night shopping. Downtown stores were open all evening and area artisans set up booths around the downtown.Alightedparade,theGrinchandotherSeusscharacters appeared at the Motley County Library and Santa and Mrs. Claus greetedyoungstersatthecourthousegazebo.|CAPROCKCOURIER PHOTOS

Last week the holidays kicked off in Motley County with late night shopping. Downtown stores were open all evening and area artisans set up booths around the downtown.Alightedparade,theGrinchandotherSeusscharacters appeared at the Motley County Library and Santa and Mrs. Claus greetedyoungstersatthecourthousegazebo.|CAPROCKCOURIER PHOTOS

CHRISTMAS IN MATADOR

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Overheard

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Body ’Twas three weeks before Christmas and all through the store, there were joyful holiday decorations galore. That store was Sears and Roebucks near the city of Pittsburgh where I grew up.