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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal EventsPADUCAH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is accepting donations for the July 4 fireworks display. Help us make the best display possible.

TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Nothing says summer like the flavor and scent of fresh lemons. A thirst-quenching sip of tangy lemonade simply shouts summer.

Briscoe commissioners court discusses possible data centers

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Briscoe commissioners court discusses possible data centers

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The commissioners court of Briscoe County held its regular session on May 11, 2026, in the county courthouse in Silverton.Present at the meeting were County Judge Rank Cogdell; Ross Estes, commissioner of Precinct 1, Jack Wellman, Precinct 2; Danny Francis, Precinct 3; John Burson, Precinct 4; and...

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LOOKING BACK

This Week In June 1967: Summer Parties And Visits

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Jane Self is Rainbow Grand Representative… Beneficial rainfall reported here… Jimmy Burson is working on a dude ranch near Colorado Springs this summer… Mrs. Dee McWilliams is recipient of a 10-year pin which represents her service to the Briscoe County Unit of the American Cancer Society… J.T....

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Week of June 26, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comHello …the county is looking greener for the most part and personally I’m grateful for the rain and hope more of it is on the way.*************Traveling this week was the trailer from ResQ’d JunKery.

The Turkey Library has fun activities scheduled throughout June and July for their summer reading series. On June 9, they held a special event, teen girl craft day. | COURTESY PHOTO

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SUMMER FUN

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:Note that last week we did not publish an answer for the Week 6 question, but here’s the question and answer, again: What is one nickname for Amarillo (site of last week’s Route 66 Centennial Festival) that’s mentioned in our Part 6 story?

After tragedy, a tribute: R.I.P., T. Lindsay Baker

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After tragedy, a tribute: R.I.P., T. Lindsay Baker

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

“Let’s be careful out there,” the police lieutenant character on TV’s long-running “Hill Street Blues” would exhort his troops after every roll call.Those fictional words are a reminder, too, that in the very real world of the highway, despite your own preparation and vigilance, things can suddenly...

HALLOFFAME Congratulations go to Valley basketball coach Greg Ramsey, who was inducted into theTexas Six Man Coaches Hall of Fame Saturday night in Wichita Falls. | RUSS MORRIS PHOTO

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Patriots’ Greg Ramsey inducted into the TSMCA Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Coach Greg Ramsey was inducted as a member of the 2026 Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) Hall of Fame class on June 20 at the TSMCA Conference in Wichita Falls.Ramsey has devoted more than 30 years of sustained excellence to the students and athletes of Valley ISD.In 2003, Ramsey took over...

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal EventsSILVERTON LIBRARY beginning Monday, June 29, and Thursday, July 2, 2–3:30 p.m., the library will be reading about our great country, along with a short craft-time, 405 Broadway, Silverton, (806) 823-2339.TEXAS PARKS AND...