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HARDWARE MAKEOVER By mid-June, transformation and reopning of the former lumberyard in Paducah was in full swing. | CAROCK COURIER

HARDWARE MAKEOVER By mid-June, transformation and reopning of the former lumberyard in Paducah was in full swing. | CAROCK COURIER

New hardware, lumber business opens doors in Paducah

Body Plains Lumber Do It Best has just begun a soft opening off the county square in Paducah, with the new business officially joining the local business community July 1. The store is located on Garrett Street two blocks northwest of the courthouse square. It is open from 8 a.m.
DIVE IN Jayton’s swimming pool is one of the area pools open to the public during the summer months. | COURTESY PHOTO

DIVE IN Jayton’s swimming pool is one of the area pools open to the public during the summer months. | COURTESY PHOTO

Local pools provide chance to splash down, beat heat

Body With the first day of summer just around the corner and a traditionally scorching West Texas July looming, it’s nice to know there’s a swimming pool nearby. Here’s a look at where you can take a dip or a dive, depending on where you call home.
REP. JAMES FRANK, DIST. 69

REP. JAMES FRANK, DIST. 69

Frank assesses 88th lege, previews special sessions

Body The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature adjourned May 29 (as well as one special session), and as was widely predicted, Gov. Greg Abbott will be calling the chambers back into special session again July 8. Rep.
PERRYTON, TEXAS was hit ny a devastating tornado on June 15, 2023. | TEXAS TRIBUNE PHOTO

PERRYTON, TEXAS was hit ny a devastating tornado on June 15, 2023. | TEXAS TRIBUNE PHOTO

Sen. Sparks tours Perryton after tornado, commends relief efforts

Body visited the City of Perryton Friday morning, following the sudden tornado that destroyed many parts of the city. “The amount of destruction the people of Perryton experienced Thursday afternoon was simply catastrophic,” Senator Sparks said.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY collaborative summer reading program, Tuesdays, June 6-29, 10 a.m., 403 East Hill St.

Patrick says House must return to Austin

Body Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that absent permission from the Senate, the House cannot adjourn itself permanently for the current special session and called on representatives to return to Austin to continue work on priority bills.
Caprock Library announces summer reading programs

Caprock Library announces summer reading programs

Caprock Library announces summer reading programs

Body The Caprock Public Library, at 106 N. First Street in Quitaque, has announced its summer reading programs for youth of all ages. 1st through 5th Graders will be starting their Summer Reading Program Wed., June 21 and continue through July 19, from 2-3:30 p.m..
SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL TURKEY HAND PICKED

SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL TURKEY HAND PICKED

SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL TURKEY HAND PICKED

Body HANDPICKED HotelTurkey debuted a new event this past Sunday called“Hand Picked”where local growers, artisans and craftsman could showcase their wares with special vendor booths in the HT grassy patio during their Sunday barbecue brunch and music. | DARBY SPARKMAN PHOTOS