SPEC Youth tour applications open Nov. 10

Body High school juniors and seniors compete for a chance to win an all-expense- paid trip to Washington, D.C. The students complete an application, essay questions and virtual interview.

Matador Connect

Body Boy, did I ever have my connections wrong last week. My apologies to Coby Cochran for getting his parents’ names and occupations incorrect.

King commissioners approve tax abatement proposal amendment

Body During the regular meeting of the King County commissioners court on Monday, Oct. 6, commissioners approved the Jury Selection Plan for 2025-26.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comThanksgiving Breaks for area schools GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24-28MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov.26–28PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24–28 (early release Friday, Nov.

Pumpkin pie with pecan crust

Body I remember how much I loved my grandmother’s pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what I really loved was the whip cream on top! As a child I just couldn’t wait to finish the wonderful cornbread dressing and turkey so I could get to that whip cream.

Marigolds for Día de Muertos

Body From the gardenMarigolds, known as Aztec marigolds or Mexican marigolds have a major role in Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebrations. The Día de Muertos origin traces to the Aztecs.

Cattle truck burns in Briscoe County

Body The Silverton and Quitaque Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a semi-truck fire on Saturday, Oct. 25, along the highway between the two towns.The call came in for a truck on fire on State Highway 86 east of Silverton.