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Heirloom marshmallows

Heirloom marshmallows

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Heirloom marshmallows

Angelina L
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Perhaps you received one of the lovely hot chocolate or cocoa gift baskets folks like to give during the holidays. Take it, or your favorite homemade version, to a new level of warmth by infusing the mix with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.
Remember the birds

Remember the birds

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Remember the birds

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body From the gardenJanuary gardens have little to look at, at least plant wise yet the grey skies over winter landscapes are bustling with hungry birds.
NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

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New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept.

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK headquarters has new hours: CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY has added more new books thanks to the Texas Panhandle grant, from board books to easy to juvenile.
From the garden

From the garden

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From the garden

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body Decorations are being taken down and boxed, ready for next year’s holiday season, so now, what to do with those living or fresh cut Christmas trees and ornamental plants after the season has passed?Living Christmas trees can be placed in the landscape.