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2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m., County Courthouse, 811 9th St., Paducah, (806) 492-3613 HALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m., County...
The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
You won’t have to come in to work every day. That’s what my editor said when I took the job. Somehow he forgot that promise. There I was, regional reporter, almost under his newsroom nose Monday through Friday — except for my ventures into the region to cover stories not coverable by phone.
Pozole con pollo

Pozole con pollo

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Pozole con pollo

Angelina L
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM A flavorful bowl of pozole warms our tummies on a blustery day, this time of year. And it’s incredibly simple to make. If you aren’t familiar with what makes up a bowl of pozole, the primary ingredient is hominy.
Rebuilding Matador after tornado tops 2023 local stories

Rebuilding Matador after tornado tops 2023 local stories

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Rebuilding Matador after tornado tops 2023 local stories

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
In the early evening of June 21 a powerful EF-3 tornado struck the west side of Matador, seat of Motley County, that eventually carved a path of destruction southward as far as Girard, Jayton and Rotan.

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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com School Holiday Break SILVERTON, PADUCAH AND VALLEY Classes resume Jan. 3 MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Classes resume Jan. 9 (Jan. 8, Staff Development Day) SILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Classes resume Jan....

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Paducah Chamber announces final week of contest winners

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Paducah Chamber of Commerce concluded its 25 Days of Christmas for this year with the final drawing of prize winners on December 22. The Chamber would like to thank all local businesses who were so generous in their donations of prizes and/or prize money to encourage shopping local.

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COMINGS & GOINGS IN ’23

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
OPENED LAST YEAR • Crossroads Nutrition, Paducah (March) • Sabrina’s Restaurant, Silverton (May, in former Hootie’s location) • Plains Hardware, Paducah (June, in former Higginbotham-Bartlett location) • Letty’s Café, Turkey (February, in former Galvan’s location) • Freedom & Whisky Boutique,...
NAKIA HARGRAVE | COURTESY PHOTO

NAKIA HARGRAVE | COURTESY PHOTO

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Cottle chief appraiser resigns

Paducah Post
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
In a special meeting of the Cottle County Tax Appraisal District board of director Dec. 13, the board voted to accept the resignation of chief appraiser Nakia Hargrave effective Dec. 28, 2023.
LIVES AND PROPERTY WERE LOST the evening of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, when a powerful tornado struck just to the west of Matador, seat of Motley County, and carved a path of destruction southward as far as Jayton and Rotan. Thanks to a resilient spirit, an outpouring of help, and generous financial assistance, Matador is already rebuilding its landmarks, including the badly damaged Billie Dean’s Restaurant (right; current photo, below right). | CAPROCK COURIER

LIVES AND PROPERTY WERE LOST the evening of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, when a powerful tornado struck just to the west of Matador, seat of Motley County, and carved a path of destruction southward as far as Jayton and Rotan. Thanks to a resilient spirit, an outpouring of help, and generous financial assistance, Matador is already rebuilding its landmarks, including the badly damaged Billie Dean’s Restaurant (right; current photo, below right). | CAPROCK COURIER

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2023

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
TAMALETIME The ingredients in tamales create one of life’s most treasured meals, especially around Christmastime. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

TAMALETIME The ingredients in tamales create one of life’s most treasured meals, especially around Christmastime. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Chicken verde tamales for the holidays

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
powder, and salt. Add 5 cups of the blended broth and stir until well combined. With an electric mixer, beat shortening until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Add the masa mixture and mix on low just until well combined.