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Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission Nov. 2

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission Nov. 2

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Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission Nov. 2

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body AUSTIN — Have you always wanted to visit a state park but never been? Make plans to visit one of 89 Texas State Parks on Nov. 2! In honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body October 31, 1963: Dewey Estes born to Jim and Donna EstesOctober 31, 1993—Silverton’s varsity Owls earned a 3-0 district record by defeating the Three Way Eagles 26-20 last Friday night, and now are readying themselves for the two top contenders, Lazbuddie and Amhearst….

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Matador Connect

Week Of October 31, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body I got to visit with my sister-in-law and her husband, Sheri and Wayne Bishop, this week. I don’t get to see them often, but they have moved to Lubbock so that might be remedied. Wayne lived in Matador at one time, and his family has generational roots in the community.
Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

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Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.
SUPERINTENDENT JASON LAWSON is welcomed to the community as the new Guthrie CSD Superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUPERINTENDENT JASON LAWSON is welcomed to the community as the new Guthrie CSD Superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Get to know Guthrie CSD Superintendent Lawson

Staff Reports |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Guthrie Common School District has a new leader at the helm, and he’s already making waves in this tightknit West Texas community.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comThanksgiving Breaks for area schools GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24-28 MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov.26–28PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24–28 (early release Friday, Nov.
GOOD SEASON ANTICIPATED Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

GOOD SEASON ANTICIPATED Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

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Quail surveys raise expectations for another quality hunting season

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day.