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Caprock Chamber of Commerce to hold exploratory meeting Thursday

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Body A group of business owners are looking to form a Chamber of Commerce to help market the Caprock area of Texas.

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ABOUT THE MEETING

News Staff

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Body Where: Quitaque Country Club, 1st and Main When: Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.

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Body In elementary school back in Texas, I was awkward and terribly shy, and believed I was unpopular and anything but cute. So Valentine’s Day, the day expressing friendship, admiration and love, was a mild source of apprehension for me.

Matador keyed up for ‘Killer Dueling Pianos’ Feb. 25.

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Matador keyed up for ‘Killer Dueling Pianos’ Feb. 25.

Kay Ellington

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body The nationally known “Killer Dueling Pianos” program is coming to Matador Saturday, Feb. 25 as a fundraiser for the non-profit Foothills Celebrations, whichsponsorscommunity events throughout the year.

Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings through Feb. 17

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Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings through Feb. 17

Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body Cities and school boards across Caprock Country will continue to accept applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards through Friday, February 17. In municipal elections, the following positions will be on the May 6 ballot.

PLAYOFFS AROUND THE CORNER

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PLAYOFFS AROUND THE CORNER

News Staff

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body This week is the final regular season of high school basketball, and playoffs begin next week. Silverton and Valley, shown here, are both well positioned to make the playoffs. Both boys and girls teams are either in first or second place in the district.

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Caprock Chamber of Commerce explores forming; meeting Feb. 16 in Quitaque

Kay Ellington

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body A group of business owners are looking to form a Chamber of Commerce to help market the Caprock area of Texas.

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Senators have‘once in a lifetime’chance with state budget

Richard Lee, Texas Press Association

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Body Telling members of the Senate Finance committee that they will likely never again see a session with the state as flush with cash as it is now, state comptroller Glenn Hegar said lawmakers must decide how to carefully shepherd the state's record-breaking income.

HEART-Y MEAL This combination of beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and barley, along with flavorful spices, is a winning, heart-healthy combination. | Angelina LaRue photo

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It’s Black Bean Chili season

News Staff

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Body Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this weekend, or for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. This recipe is not only warm and comforting, it’s also very heart-healthy for you and the ones you love. I recall a stew I used to eat as a kid that had barely in it.

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Record-breaking snowfall blankets West Texas

After A Prolonged Period

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Body NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE of dry weather, which is not uncommon during the winter in West Texas, things took a dramatic turn. The instigating feature was a potent mid-upper level storm system that dropped into the Desert Southwest, then directed itself toward Texas.