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Heirloom marshmallows

Angelina L

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body Perhaps you received one of the lovely hot chocolate or cocoa gift baskets folks like to give during the holidays. Take it, or your favorite homemade version, to a new level of warmth by infusing the mix with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.

Remember the birds

Ellen Peffley

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body From the gardenJanuary gardens have little to look at, at least plant wise yet the grey skies over winter landscapes are bustling with hungry birds.

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept.

It’s show time: stock shows scheduled this weekend across Caprock

Kodie Fairchild |

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body It’s livestock show time across the Caprock, and students from all five of the area schools are gearing up to show off their projects for the year.The Briscoe County Junior Livestock Show will be Friday and Saturday Jan. 9 and 10 in the Silverton Downtown Community and Ag Center.

STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faithbased networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.

America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Information From America250.org

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Cap Rock Telephone accepting scholarship applications

Staff Reports

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body According to Cap Rock Telephone’s December newsletter, two categories of scholarships are now open for applications.

2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK headquarters has new hours: CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY has added more new books thanks to the Texas Panhandle grant, from board books to easy to juvenile.

Filings for city councils, school boards begin Jan. 14

Staff Reports

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.

From the garden

Ellen Peffley

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body Decorations are being taken down and boxed, ready for next year’s holiday season, so now, what to do with those living or fresh cut Christmas trees and ornamental plants after the season has passed?Living Christmas trees can be placed in the landscape.

After-Christmas care

News Staff

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body • Cyclamens. Place in bright, indirect light; keep moist. Plants will continue to bloom for several weeks. As flowers fade, cut back spent flower stalks. In the spring it is normal for plants to cease blooming and enter dormancy, indicated with yellowing of leaves.