Motley Commission approves tractor/shredder, jury plan, canvass of votes at Nov. meeting

Body In the regular monthly meeting of the Motley County Commissioners Court on November 13, the court discussed taking possible action regarding Precinct 2 buying a tractor and shredder.

Overheard

Body Ask the years seem to go by faster and faster, the best part continues to be all the new memories we create as we move along. For instance, when I was about seven years old, we were fortunate to have a music teacher live just down the street in our neighborhood.

MOTLEY GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Body MOTLEY GINGERBREAD HOUSES Motley County floral students recently had fun making gingerbread houses forthecontestonNovember29 at the community’s Late Night Shopping event. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

Body The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart.

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.

Kids’letters to Santa: top wishes for Christmas 2023

Body It’s the most wonderful time . . . for schoolchildren across our newspaper coverage to once again put pencil to paper and let St.

Briscoe sheriff race to be contested

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.

Paducah Chamber announces winners in 25 Days of Christmas

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.

9th annual Country Christmas Ball returns to Unity Center Dec. 16

Body Come celebrate the season with us at the Ninth Annual Country Christmas Ball on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, halfway between Lockney and Floydada.