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APPROVALFORREPLACEMENT TheTexas Historical Commission official historical marker above used to stand at the roadside park just south of Matador but was shattered in the June 21 tornado. | CAPROCK COURIER

APPROVALFORREPLACEMENT TheTexas Historical Commission official historical marker above used to stand at the roadside park just south of Matador but was shattered in the June 21 tornado. | CAPROCK COURIER

Marker replacement approved; funds needed

Body The Texas Historical Commission Marker Division has reviewed and approved an application for the replacement of the Matador Ranch marker destroyed in the June 21, 2023, tornado at Matador. The total cost of the marker is $2,400 which is due by November 15.
LIGHTER FARE If you’re craving something a little lighter to add to the table, salads like this will keep well in the fridge to pack for lunches on the go.. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

LIGHTER FARE If you’re craving something a little lighter to add to the table, salads like this will keep well in the fridge to pack for lunches on the go.. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Sweet Potato Apple Crunch Salad

Body This scrumptious fall salad has warm notes from the roasted sweet potato and toasted pecans. Crisp kale, tart cherries, juicy apples and crunchy pumpkin seeds round out the taste and texture. It’s nice to have a go-to salad for this time of year.
The idea—or the thing itself?

The idea—or the thing itself?

The idea—or the thing itself?

Body Authenticity is trending. Why? Maybe it’s because the computerization of our lives has moved us a step away from reality. Remember Plato? He talked about the reality of an object as opposed to the idea of an object. Something like that.
Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

Body The Motley County Library will host its annual Pumpkin Party on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to begin right after school. All kids ages 3-12 are invited to come enjoy the fun. There will be pumpkin decorating, treats and a storytime.

Crash outside Guthrie claims 3 lives

Body On Saturday afternoon three people—two adults and a toddler—were killed in a crash five miles west of Guthrie, when the driver crossed the median headed westbound. According to the crash investigation report , 32-year-old Christian Trattles of Lubbock was headed west on U.S.
88s Dueling Pianos fundraiser Oct. 14 in Paducah

88s Dueling Pianos fundraiser Oct. 14 in Paducah

88s Dueling Pianos fundraiser Oct. 14 in Paducah

Body The Eighty-Eights Dueling Pianos show is returning to Paducah on October 14. A popular fixture in Paducah for the past couple of years, the show offers the opportunity for enjoyable entertainment.
Deadline to register to vote in Nov. election is Oct. 10

Deadline to register to vote in Nov. election is Oct. 10

Deadline to register to vote in Nov. election is Oct. 10

Body The Texas Secretary of State’s office says the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 7 Election is Oct. 10. Voters can confirm their registration status on the SOS Am I Registered? portal.
RETURNTOTHE REMUDA At the 6666 horse barn in Guthrie, riders wait to demonstrate the skills and features of their mounts during the annual Return to the Remuda sale. | COURTESY PHOTO

RETURNTOTHE REMUDA At the 6666 horse barn in Guthrie, riders wait to demonstrate the skills and features of their mounts during the annual Return to the Remuda sale. | COURTESY PHOTO

28th Annual ‘Return to the Remuda’ in Guthrie Oct. 6-7

Body Since 1996 “The Four Sixes” in Guthrie has hosted “The Return to the Remuda,” a two-day horse demonstration and sale, in partnership with some of the leading ranches in the country.
SILVER(TON) MINING Silverton High seniors toured Soluna’s Project Dorothy cryptocurrency mining operation south of Silverton last week and learned about Bitcoin and digital mining operations. | COURTESY PHOTOS

SILVER(TON) MINING Silverton High seniors toured Soluna’s Project Dorothy cryptocurrency mining operation south of Silverton last week and learned about Bitcoin and digital mining operations. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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How does Medicare work?

Body Medicare is the U.S. federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD).