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Paducah ISD trustees pursue $11.5M bond funding

Paducah ISD trustees pursue $11.5M bond funding

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Paducah ISD trustees pursue $11.5M bond funding

Barbarabrannon |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Citizens from every corner of rural Cottle County converged in Paducah March 12 to learn about proposed bond improvements to the county’s only school campus, Paducah ISD, which covers grades K-12 in the county seat.
COTTLE CO. FIRE Firefighters and first responders were called out Saturday to a wildfire in Cottle County at the Triangle Ranch, Moon Camp. After battling the fire Saturday evening and Sunday morning, it was contained by Sunday evening. | COURTESY PHOTO

COTTLE CO. FIRE Firefighters and first responders were called out Saturday to a wildfire in Cottle County at the Triangle Ranch, Moon Camp. After battling the fire Saturday evening and Sunday morning, it was contained by Sunday evening. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Fires strike in Motley, Cottle counties this week

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Sunday around 5 p.m., the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to mutual aid with the Matador Fire Department on a fire in Motley County, on Highway 70, according to sources on social media. They responded with several brush trucks and a tanker.

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body STAAR TESTING IN TEXAS BEGINS IN APRIL. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL FOR YOUR DISTRICT’S TESTING SCHEDULE.Local Events TURKEY,TEXAS SPRING CLEANUP will be the first week in April. Place organic materials (limbs, leaves, etc.
BISON & RANGE

BISON & RANGE

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BISON & RANGE

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway home are growing their range thanks to recent land acquisitions in Briscoe County, according to a March 24 press release from Texas Parks & Wildlife.
ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE AgTexas operates in 43 counties across the South Plains, the Texas Panhandle, and Central Texas, with 11 offices in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Fort Worth areas. | COURTESY IMAGE

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AgTexas Farm Credit Services returns patronage to member-owners following strong year

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.
Big Top Circus to perform in Paducah April 7

Big Top Circus to perform in Paducah April 7

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Big Top Circus to perform in Paducah April 7

J. Renae Conlee |
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body No need to run away to see the circus…the circus will come to you! The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Paducah for two showings on Wednesday, April 7 at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. north of the City-County Historical Museum at Hwy. 83/62 and Brant Avenue.

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Help protect vulnerable road users

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body TXDOTCHILDRESS – Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER

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Comptroller distributes $50,814 to Caprock area in February

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Body AUSTIN—Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.