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2026 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS IN CAPROCK COUNTRY

News Staff

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body COTTLE COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW Friday– Saturday, Jan. 9–10BRISCOE COUNTY STOCK SHOW Saturday, Jan. 10MOTLEY COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW Saturday, Jan. 10 KING COUNTY STOCK SHOW Friday–Saturday, Jan.

2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events SILVERTON SENIOR CITIZENS gather for Game Night first Tuesdays, third Mondays, and fourth Saturdays monthly at 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, Commerce St. across from the Silverton Methodist Church.

Silverton school board hears information regarding building project

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body The Silverton School board of trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and voted on several items of the district’s business.There were no public comments presented during open forum.

Briscoe commissioners vote to re-wrap veterans van

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body The Briscoe County Commissioner’s Court met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 10, during which the commissioners voted to have the veterans van re-wraped.During open forum, Judge Cogdell informed the court how future surplus in the budget would be handled.

Motley commissioners approve annual audit

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body The Motley County commissioners court met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 10, and voted on several items of county business. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read by Clerk D’Anna Russell.

Cottle county commissioners convene in regular session

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body The Cottle County commissioners court met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 24 and voted on several items of county business.The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.The 2026 holiday schedule was presented to the commissioners via handout and approved.

NEW YEAR Caprock Canyons State Park is offering a variety of activities for January, including the always popular First Day Hike | TPWD PHOTO

Start 2026 off on the right trail at Caprock Canyons First Day Hike

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body Caprock Canyons State Park has several fun, educational events slated for the new year. All events are free with your paid park pass.FIRSTDAYHIKE,JAN.1. Jump into 2026 on the right trail with a self-guided First Day Hike from 8 to 10 a.m.

Reason for the season services planned across Caprock

Kodie Fairchild |

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body CANDLELIGHT SERVICES, OPEN HOUSE, CHILDREN’S PROGRAMThe Caprock area has several special church services planned to celebrate the reason for the Christmas season this year.Several churches will hold Christmas Eve candlelight services during the following times.

Love and grace served up at new Roaring Springs restaraunt

Kodie Fairchild |

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Body Roaring Springs resident Jayna McCleskey officially opened the doors of her quaint country eatery, Country Grace Café & Boutique, on Friday, Dec. 12 in the Historic Roaring Springs Train Depot (405 1st Street).

2025 CAPROCK

News Staff

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255SILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.