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MUSIC AND MORE are on offer at the Hotel Turkey patio when the annual BAM Music Camp comes to town. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUSIC AND MORE are on offer at the Hotel Turkey patio when the annual BAM Music Camp comes to town. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Community spirit shines bright: Music and new beginnings in Turkey

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body The spirit of community is alive and well in Turkey, Texas, as residents recently celebrated a vibrant intersection of musical tradition and new beginnings. The town is currently abuzz with the sounds of the annual BAM Music Camp.

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2026 CAPROCK

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comGUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, June 15, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln.
Books about the Mother Road

Books about the Mother Road

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Books about the Mother Road

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads.As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides. But especially, infreemomentswhen we aren’t behind the wheel, books.
INVESTIGATORTODD SMITH (left) isn’t presuming to give orders to reenactor T. G. Caraway during last Saturday’s Comanchero Rendezvous program—he’s demonstrating the dress and armament of a U.S. army soldier circa 1871, the key focus of his recent archeological explorations. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CAPROCK COURIER

INVESTIGATORTODD SMITH (left) isn’t presuming to give orders to reenactor T. G. Caraway during last Saturday’s Comanchero Rendezvous program—he’s demonstrating the dress and armament of a U.S. army soldier circa 1871, the key focus of his recent archeological explorations. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CAPROCK COURIER

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Smith reveals 13-year search for remains of 1871 Battle of Blanco Canyon casualty—and it’s not where anyone expected

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Since its founding in 2013, the volunteer-run Comanchero Canyons Museum in Quitaque, Texas, has set an ambitious agenda to preserve and interpret the distinctive culture of trade across the Llano Estacado.
NEW DISTRICT ENGINEER IN 2026 Kylan Francis (left, at lectern) addressed the crowd at the End the Streak Campaign announcement in November 2018, at a staff gathering at theTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lubbock District Office. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW DISTRICT ENGINEER IN 2026 Kylan Francis (left, at lectern) addressed the crowd at the End the Streak Campaign announcement in November 2018, at a staff gathering at theTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lubbock District Office. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lubbock’s new TxDOT engineer credits her Floydada math teachers with successful path

Angie Clarkson |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body When Kylan Sanders Francis graduated and entered the engineering program at Texas Tech, she was one of four females in the entire department, one of two in her classes.
Upcoming summer events at Caprock Canyons State Park

Upcoming summer events at Caprock Canyons State Park

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Upcoming summer events at Caprock Canyons State Park

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway is hosting two engaging educational events this July, perfect for visitors looking to balance outdoor safety with a celebration of Texas heritage.Stay Safe in the Canyons.Friday, July 3, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events SILVERTON LIBRARY is sponsoring American Heritage Family Activities in June. Each week you can stop by the library and pick up a family activity pack.