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Silverton Downtown Association to host community health fair Sept. 22

Silverton Downtown Association to host community health fair Sept. 22

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Silverton Downtown Association to host community health fair Sept. 22

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Silverton Downtown Association has set plans for an upcoming community Health Fair, scheduled to take place on September 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Organizers invite community members to take a step toward better health by exploring a variety of resources, services, and local vendors ready to...
PREP FOOTBALL UNDERWAY

PREP FOOTBALL UNDERWAY

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PREP FOOTBALL UNDERWAY

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
PREP FOOTBALL UNDERWAY The first Friday night of the highschool football season kicked off across Caprock Country this week. The Motley County Matadors were among the winning teams. See results inside—and a preview of the season, along with lineups and schedules, inside.

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2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprock@wtx.newsLABOR DAY HOLIDAY will be observed Monday, September 7, as a federal and state public holiday across the United States.
BISCUITS MADEWITH CORNMEAL turned out to be very good—and would make a great bread to serve this fall with chili, stew, or a bowl of beans. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BISCUITS MADEWITH CORNMEAL turned out to be very good—and would make a great bread to serve this fall with chili, stew, or a bowl of beans. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Cornmeal biscuits a successful experiment

Angelina L
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
I’m reminded of when my dad frequently requested homemade biscuits for breakfast. My mom worked full-time, and she mainly cooked as a way for us to survive. However, she did love to bake sweets and make candy. But she didn’t have the time or desire to make homemade biscuits.
Where did our gardens go?

Where did our gardens go?

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Where did our gardens go?

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
From the garden Where did our gardens go?Wow! What an August. After days and days of triple digits up to 110 degrees, gardeners are looking for some September relief. Garden yields this summer were disappointing. Fewer crops and those that did develop were smaller.What was going on?
OLD SETTLERS HONORS

OLD SETTLERS HONORS

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OLD SETTLERS HONORS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dickens County Man: Jerry SlatonMan and Woman from Motley County: Mr. E.G. and Mrs Barbara Reed | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Data center partner QTS pledges $250M for water infrastructure, stewardship over next decade—starting with Turkey, Texas

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
“QTS’s investment in Turkey’s water infrastructure will solve one of the community’s most significant needs.As Texas continues to grow, projects like this show how infrastructure investment, conservation,and economic development can work togetherfor the long term.” —Sen. Charles Perry,Texas...