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ONE ACT PLAY Silverton High School will be competing in their District One Act Play contest Tuesday, March 10 with their production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Four Caprock Country schools—Guthrie, Motley County, Paducah and Silverton—will be competing in District OAP in early March. For complete cast lists,

ONE ACT PLAY Silverton High School will be competing in their District One Act Play contest Tuesday, March 10 with their production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Four Caprock Country schools—Guthrie, Motley County, Paducah and Silverton—will be competing in District OAP in early March. For complete cast lists,

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Caprock Country schools gear up for One Act Play district meets

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Spur ISD will host the District 8A One Act Play Competition Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Spur Auditorium.Area students would appreciate your support by coming and watching their performance. It makes a difference.The order of performances is as follows (starting at 2 p.m.
STATE HONORS Guthrie is the only 1A school in the state to advance to the State UIL Film competition in Austin. From left, team members are Ximena Ruvalcaba, Bentley Marburger, Gage Worthington, Rodie Sanders, Kaleb Green, Steven Uribe, Charlie Loob and Brett Hardin. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE HONORS Guthrie is the only 1A school in the state to advance to the State UIL Film competition in Austin. From left, team members are Ximena Ruvalcaba, Bentley Marburger, Gage Worthington, Rodie Sanders, Kaleb Green, Steven Uribe, Charlie Loob and Brett Hardin. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Guthrie only 1A school to make it to State in UIL Film

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Guthrie High School students participated in UIL Film this year in the category of Documentary. They created a 7-minute video titled “Outstanding Stylish: The Final Goodbye.

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events MOTLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE is seeking donations for the Motley County Courthouse Veterans Monument.

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Briscoe county tax assessor changes hours of operation

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body Briscoe County Tax Assessor/Collector Tiffany Bennett has announced a change in office hours in Silverton.For motor vehicles, hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; boat motor title and registration is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.The office will be closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.
LEILANI BARNETT

LEILANI BARNETT

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TX House District 69 to feature a contested race

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body WICHITA FALLS— Leilani Barnett has announced the launch of her campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 69, entering the race to represent a region that includes Motley, Cottle and King counties.
TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

TRAINING TIME The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon. | HANNAH HARRISON/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

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AgriLife Extension to offer Center Point training in March in Lubbock, Canyon

Kay Ledbetter |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body TheTexasA&MAgriLife Extension Service will host a CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Training on March 3 in Lubbock and March 10 in Canyon.The March 3 training will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294.
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

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BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jaguars defeated the Lorenzo Lady Hornets 54-- 23 in their bi-district playoff game Monday night at Lubbock Roosevelt.
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

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BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Valley Lady Patriots defeated the Crosbyton Lady Chieftains 53-32 Monday night in Floydada to win a bi-district championship. 
MEET THE CANDIDATES

MEET THE CANDIDATES

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MEET THE CANDIDATES

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Caprock Courier reached out to all candidates in contested county races, with the opportunity for each to share standard information and a headshot, to help voters get to know them a bit better.
NEWS NOT BOOS

NEWS NOT BOOS

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NEWS NOT BOOS

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags fans section were conveniently distracted by The Caprock Courier newspaper on Monday night when their opponents were introduced at the playoff game.