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ERCOT 1, Fern 0

ERCOT 1, Fern 0

ERCOT 1, Fern 0

Compiled From Texas Tribune, Staff Reports
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Body While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state.The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
February events at Caprock Canyons State Park

February events at Caprock Canyons State Park

February events at Caprock Canyons State Park

Staff Reports |
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Body CaprockCanyonsState Park has several fun, educational events slated for the new year. All events are free with a paid annual or daily park pass.THURSDAY, FEB. 12 at 10 a.m.
DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.
What to know about the March 3 primary

What to know about the March 3 primary

What to know about the March 3 primary

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body The primary election in which voters will choose candidates at the federal, state and county level will be on March 3. In each race, the candidate who wins more than half of the votes will face the winning candidate from the other party in the November general election.
LT. HAL DEAN HINES, U.S.NAVAL RESERVES

LT. HAL DEAN HINES, U.S.NAVAL RESERVES

Motley County veterans memorial receives first donation

Marisue Potts |
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body The first veteran to make a donation toward the establishment of a Motley County Veterans Memorial, to be located on the Courthouse Square in Matador, is Hal Dean Hines of Fort Collins, Colorado.Lt. Hines served in the U.S. Navy as a pilot during the Vietnam War.
GUTHRIE CHEER

GUTHRIE CHEER

GUTHRIE CHEER

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body The Guthrie cheer squad received 1st in Crowd Leading and 5th overall at State Cheer Competition last week in Fort Worth. 
WINTER STORM

WINTER STORM

WINTER STORM

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Body FOR THE CAPROCK COURIER this means delaying our Junior Livestock Shows special section until the issue of Feb. 2, 2026, so that we can shine a spotlight on all five of our area’s schools. Thanks for bearing with us, and stay warm! 

2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comGUTHRIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Jan. 19, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln.