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In its Dec. 11 online issue, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal posted an album of its best news photographs of 2023. Among them was Annie Rice’s image of the day after the Matador tornado of June 21, 2023. | AVALANCHE-JOURNAL PHOTO

In its Dec. 11 online issue, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal posted an album of its best news photographs of 2023. Among them was Annie Rice’s image of the day after the Matador tornado of June 21, 2023. | AVALANCHE-JOURNAL PHOTO

CAPTURING THE MOMENT

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6666 BREWSKI “Yellowstone” creator and 6666 ranch ownerTaylor Sheridan has teamed with LA Libations to release Four Sixes Grit and Glory craft beer, ranch water and ready-to-drink cocktails nationwide. | COURTESY PHOTO

6666 BREWSKI “Yellowstone” creator and 6666 ranch ownerTaylor Sheridan has teamed with LA Libations to release Four Sixes Grit and Glory craft beer, ranch water and ready-to-drink cocktails nationwide. | COURTESY PHOTO

Contest to win walk on role on ‘6666’ TV show ends Dec. 31

Body GUTHRIE—Whether it's raising cattle, showing horses or launching a new craft beer, ranch water or ready-to-drink cocktails, Taylor Sheridan and the Four Sixes Ranch do everything Texas-big.
Valley girls basketball coach Amy Bowles was surprised by her players, colleagues and community with a surprise par ty commemorating her 400th win last. This week, Valley got more pleasant news: The Lady Patriots were ranked #1 in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. | COURTESY PHOTO

Valley girls basketball coach Amy Bowles was surprised by her players, colleagues and community with a surprise par ty commemorating her 400th win last. This week, Valley got more pleasant news: The Lady Patriots were ranked #1 in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEYSURPRISES

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A NEW YEAR’S TRADITION Since 2010 Texas State Parks across the state have been encouraging Texans to get outside and start their new year with a healthy hike. Caprock Canyons State Park is participating in that tradition with a First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

A NEW YEAR’S TRADITION Since 2010 Texas State Parks across the state have been encouraging Texans to get outside and start their new year with a healthy hike. Caprock Canyons State Park is participating in that tradition with a First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

First Day Hike slated for Jan. 1 at CCSP

Body Take a step toward starting the new year in a healthy and invigorating way—celebrate the new year with a ranger-led hike at Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque. Join interpreter Juliette Garza on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

SEE YOU IN JANUARY 2024

Body will not publish an issue of Thursday, Dec. 28, due to holiday closures for our suppliers and holidays for our staff. Our office will be closed Dec. 23, 2023 through Jan. 1, 2024, and we’ll return Tuesday, Jan. 2.
With the holidays upon us, Silverton Elementary students are ready to celebrate the season. The Caprock Courier will be taking the week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and our next publication date will be Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

With the holidays upon us, Silverton Elementary students are ready to celebrate the season. The Caprock Courier will be taking the week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and our next publication date will be Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

ELVES ON THE SHELF

Body With the holidays upon us, Silverton Elementary students are ready to celebrate the season. The Caprock Courier will be taking the week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and our next publication date will be Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. | 

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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.
Crossroads Café, a project in downtown Paducah by Lufkin developer Mark Hicks, is now slated to open in January.The project began three years ago and is at the crossroads of US Highway 83 and US Highway 70, located on the square north of the Cottle County courthouse. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Crossroads Café, a project in downtown Paducah by Lufkin developer Mark Hicks, is now slated to open in January.The project began three years ago and is at the crossroads of US Highway 83 and US Highway 70, located on the square north of the Cottle County courthouse. | COURTESY PHOTOS

OPENING IN JANUARY

Body Crossroads Café, a project in downtown Paducah by Lufkin developer Mark Hicks, is now slated to open in January.The project began three years ago and is at the crossroads of US Highway 83 and US Highway 70, located on the square north of the Cottle County courthouse. 

Community-wide Christmas services in Caprock Country

Body PROVIDED BY AREA CHURCHES PADUCAH A community-wide candlelight Christmas Eve Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 801 N. 11th Street, filled with carols, the Christmas Story, community singers and musicians sharing their gifts.
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