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Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

Area schools react to annual TEA ratings

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Body KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER As public schools return to classes this month, one measure of success that’s on the minds of educators and parents alike is the accountability rating, or “school report card,” issued by the Texas Education Association (TEA).

RANCH RODEO DRAW, ANNOUNCED JULY 27

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Body -Circle M8 Land and Cattle -Smith Cattle Co -Detwiler/Road Runner -Thompson Ranch -Wilson Cattle -Slash W Cattle -WTWaggoner -Spike Box Wakefield -Diamond H Ranch -Pitchfork Land and Cattle -Singleton Ranches -Cross Roads -Heck Cattle Co -6666 Ranch.
RODEO EVENTS AND A WEEKEND-LONG VENDOR FAIR take place at the Roaring Springs rodeo grounds and community center Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m Saturday in downtown Roaring Springs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

RODEO EVENTS AND A WEEKEND-LONG VENDOR FAIR take place at the Roaring Springs rodeo grounds and community center Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m Saturday in downtown Roaring Springs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo this week

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Body Founded in 1923, the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo begins the last Thursday of August through that Saturday, with a parade Saturday morning.
SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

SPOTLIGHT ON BRISCOE CELEBRATION

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Last week Paducah ISD held “Meet the Teacher” and the community came out with a great attendance. The first day of school was this week.
Winners announced from 2022 Briscoe County Celebration events

Winners announced from 2022 Briscoe County Celebration events

Winners announced from 2022 Briscoe County Celebration events

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Results are in for winners from the 2022 Briscoe County Celebration and Rodeo events happening the first weekend in August. The 2022 Ranch Rodeo winners are: 1st place, Bar R Ranch and Roping Horses; 2nd Place, Tongue River Ranch; and 3rd Place, Slash W Ranch.
Spice things up with

Spice things up with

Spice things up with potato-and-bean tostadas

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Who’s ready for some football? To plan a successful spread for game day, Tex-Mex food lends itself well to feeding a crowd, whether it is for homecoming celebrations, tailgating, or viewing parties.
SADDLE SURE “I never had a class” in saddle making, said craftsman Will Burgess.“I learned from my buddy and would go visit with the old saddle makers and learn from them. In the beginning, I would go to horse sales, and buy saddles, and tear them apart to see how they were made.” | COURTESYPHOTO

SADDLE SURE “I never had a class” in saddle making, said craftsman Will Burgess.“I learned from my buddy and would go visit with the old saddle makers and learn from them. In the beginning, I would go to horse sales, and buy saddles, and tear them apart to see how they were made.” | COURTESYPHOTO

SADDLE UP, IT'S ALMOST RODEO TIME

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Body Master saddle maker brings local influences to 99th Old Settlers’Rodeo KAY ELLINGTON | CAPROCK COURIER A quarter of a century ago, young Will Burgess had graduated from Graham High School in 1985 and headed to Weatherford College, where he stayed for two years.