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Lubbock contestant with Motley roots dies from bronc riding injuries at Abilene’s West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Lubbock contestant with Motley roots dies from bronc riding injuries at Abilene’s West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Lubbock contestant with Motley roots dies from bronc riding injuries at Abilene’s West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Kcbd-tv, Lubbock
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Body The Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene hosted the West Texas Fair & Rodeo Saturday night. The center released a statement reporting Skee Burkes died from his injuries after he was bucked off while riding during the Ranch Bronc riding event.
THEMATADORHOME, above, of longtime residents Jim and Judy Cooper was among those destroyed in the powerful June 21 tornado. | PHOTO PROVIDED BY CODY COOPER

THEMATADORHOME, above, of longtime residents Jim and Judy Cooper was among those destroyed in the powerful June 21 tornado. | PHOTO PROVIDED BY CODY COOPER

Texas town rebuilds through faith, persistence—and help

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Body “God was definitely watching over us,” said Cody Cooper of Matador, Texas, who arrived at the front entrance of his parents’ home the evening of June 21, 2023, only minutes before it took a direct hit from a violent EF-3 tornado.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com Local Events VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL clothing drive, Monday-Friday, Sept.
Wearing horns and lampshades

Wearing horns and lampshades

Wearing horns and lampshades

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body A newsy picture of Pakistani President Arif Alvi caught my eye last week. He’s administering the oath of office to his new prime minister, but it’s hard to take Alvi seriously because he’s got reindeer horns.
SUPER SOUP Minestrone is a wonderful way to keep the soup satisfying yet packed with good nutrition. | Angelina LaRue photo

SUPER SOUP Minestrone is a wonderful way to keep the soup satisfying yet packed with good nutrition. | Angelina LaRue photo

Marvelous Minestrone

Angelina L
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body Fall vibes have me longing to hear the bubbling of a slow simmer on the stove. Not much compares to the sound, the aroma, and the taste of a cozy pot of soup.
WHITHARRAL WINS The Silverton Owls lost a back-and-forth match Friday night on the road to the Whitharral Panthers 44–39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

WHITHARRAL WINS The Silverton Owls lost a back-and-forth match Friday night on the road to the Whitharral Panthers 44–39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Panthers get revenge on Owls

Press Pass Sports
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body After losing 34-31 to the Silverton Owls last year, Whitharral head coach and Silverton alum Jeremy Holt couldn’t wait for the rematch, and Holt and his Panthers walked away with a 44-39 victory at home Friday night.

Overheard

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body We had one electric fan. To have had two would have been an extravagance. Anyway, about 1917 with our kind of electricity both of them buzzing away would have blown a fuse.
FUNDRAISER FOR MATADOR

FUNDRAISER FOR MATADOR

FUNDRAISER FOR MATADOR

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Body FUNDRAISER FOR MATADOR White River Lake raised $10,000 Labor Day for Matador Tornado Relief. | COURTESY PHOTOS