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Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The 2025 special elections are upon us. The time has come for you to get familiar with your ballot before voting.All five of our Caprock area counties— Briscoe, Hall, Motley, Cottle and King—will be voting on 17 Texas constitutional amendments.
SUPERINTENDENT JASON LAWSON is welcomed to the community as the new Guthrie CSD Superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUPERINTENDENT JASON LAWSON is welcomed to the community as the new Guthrie CSD Superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

Get to know Guthrie CSD Superintendent Lawson

Staff Reports |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Guthrie Common School District has a new leader at the helm, and he’s already making waves in this tightknit West Texas community.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comThanksgiving Breaks for area schools GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24-28 MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov.26–28PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24–28 (early release Friday, Nov.
GOOD SEASON ANTICIPATED Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

GOOD SEASON ANTICIPATED Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

Quail surveys raise expectations for another quality hunting season

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806)596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., City Hall,106 1st St.
Make your own saltwater

Make your own saltwater

Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls

Angelina L
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Taffy making is an old-school fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Hitchhikers, stories, bicyclesIn a perfect world, all hitchhikers would be harmless. You could give them rides and add one more acquaintance to your list. Me, I like getting to know new people—especially people with good stories. I’m guessing all hitchhikers have good stories.
Black flowers for

Black flowers for

Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body From the gardenBlack and orange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.