New church website online

Body “The official website for our church is up and running!” posted the First Baptist Church of Silverton in its latest printed newsletter. “If you have not visited our site, take time to go to fbcsilverton.com and check out what it looks like.

LOOKING BACK

Body Comings and goings, January 1987January 16, 1987—Mildred Reid retired at the first of the year after serving as the Briscoe County Treasurer for the past 22 ½ years.

New year, new learning at Caprock Canyons State Park

Body CaprockCanyonsState Park has several fun, educational events slated for the new year. All events are free with your paid park pass.

Grasshopper Saddlery cuts ribbon on new era in Paducah

Body Paducah Chamber of Commerce members were present Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, to welcome Paducah’s newest business, Grasshopper Saddlery, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.More than 60 visitors were greeted at the new location with handmade leather keychains and refreshments.

ANNUAL KING COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW

Body The King County Livestock show is scheduled for January 23-24, 2025, at the Arb Piper Community Center Complex in Guthrie. Exhibitor or family members must be present at scales.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSPROJECT SHOW Projects that have been made in the last year may be entered.

Filings for city councils, school boards begin Jan. 14

Body Candidates seeking to have their name placed on the ballot in a local election for either a city council or school board must file a candidate application, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.

2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK headquarters has new hours: SILVERTON SENIOR CITIZENS gather for Game Night first Tuesdays, third Mondays, and fourth Saturdays monthly at 6 p.m.

TEXAS STATE PARKS

Body FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Join Ranger Natalie for a Caprock Canyons Van Tour, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. See the canyons at sunset and learn all about the park history, the Texas State Bison Herd and the natural and cultural resources of the park.

Texas A&M Agrilife to host ag producer meeting “under the cap”

Body The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension agent in Briscoe County, alongside other keynote speakers, will be hosting an ag producer meeting “under the cap” in Quitaque on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Hope Center.Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the first speaker at 8:15 p.