‘Cynic’ was a tough one

Body Wordle. Rhymes with girdle. Have you tried it? High school freshman grandson Cutter showed me and Grandad how to play. I’m addicted. If you haven’t yet gotten sucked into the Wordle world, read on for a brief explanation.

Four downtown buildings destroyed in Memphis fire

Body On Monday afternoon in the Hall County seat of Memphis, a fire that began in an abandoned building spread to other structures on the east side of the city of just over 2,000. According to the Hall County sheriff’s office dispatch, no injuries were reported.

Triangle Ranch makes $5,000 donation to Paducah pool

Body $5,000 POOL DONATION Triangle Ranch Manager John Young and wife, Angie, presented a $5,000 donation to Mona Gregory, president of the Paducah Pool Committee. Also pictured are Triangle Ranch area manager Frank Wright and wife, Dana. | COURTESY PHOTO

Meet the Briscoe County candidates for the March 1 primary

Body Five candidates have filed to run for county offices in Briscoe County in the March 1 primary election, three for county judge and two for justice of the peace.

Feb. 18 deadline for filing in city, school elections in Caprock Country

Body Friday, Feb. 18 is the last day to file to run for city council or school board in Caprock Country. The Caprock Courier has been publishing weekly candidate filings of those who are new candidates for a local office, or incumbents who draw opponents.