2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comHOMECOMINGSFORAREASCHOOLSSILVERTON SENIOR CITIZENS gather for Game Night first Tuesdays, third Mondays, and fourth Saturdays monthly at 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, Commerce St.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body BRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m., county courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., county courthouse, 811 9th St.

The 501 Is wasp venom the bee’s knees?

Body A friend of mine claims she’s never been stung by a wasp. She doesn’t know what she’s missing. There’s still time.Wasps got me yesterday. There was collateral damage — my phone screen. At least I didn’t break any bones.

New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

Body A well-made crumb cake will have an even crumbto- cake ratio, and this New York-style confection doesn’t disappoint.The cinnamon, the dusting of powdered sugar, and that fresh-baked aroma make this hard to resist for a back-to-school breakfast.

Figs in West Texas

Body From the gardenAugust is fig time. Figs are a low maintenance, troublefree, an easy crop to grow, well adapted to West Texas environment, and the fruit are atypical. Which leads us to several technical terms in today’s column that may help us appreciate this unusual fruit.

Briscoe commissioners approve Sheriff’s office purchases

Body COMPILED FROM OFFICIAL MINUTES |During the regular meeting of the Briscoe County commissioners court on Monday, July 14, commissioners voted to allow Judge Rank Cogdell and County Treasurer Mary Jo Brannon to approve purchases over $1,000 for the sheriff’s department on SB-22...

LOOKING BACK

Body Bunch gets 20 years for bumping off Bearden August 21, 1958—Wilson Grain Co. constructing a large fireproof grain storage elevator in Silverton…. Miss Bobbe Lu Casey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilburn Casey, became the bride of Walter Wade Bean, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K.

Silverton ISD board members gear up for new school year

Body During the regular meeting of the Silverton ISD board of trustees on Monday, July 14, members voted to opt out of allowing homeschool participation in UIL activities for the 2025-26 school year.The school districts priorities, goals and vision of “Engage. Everyone.