2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806)596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., City Hall,106 1st St.

Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls

Body Taffy making is an old-school fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.

The 501

Body Hitchhikers, stories, bicyclesIn a perfect world, all hitchhikers would be harmless. You could give them rides and add one more acquaintance to your list. Me, I like getting to know new people—especially people with good stories. I’m guessing all hitchhikers have good stories.

Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

Body From the gardenBlack and orange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

Body Everyfallpumpkinssteal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit.Joe Masabni, Ph.D.

Early voting underway for November election

Body Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

No power, no problem: 5th annual Foothills Celebration a success

Body Save the date for October 17, 2026 for the 6th Annual Foothills Celebration! The Foothills Celebration in downtown Matador Texas is in the books for 2025.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comHOMECOMINGSFORAREASCHOOLS TURKEY-QUITAQUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Oct. 24, vs. SilvertonLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK Marvel at the Moon, last Saturday of every month, 8:30 p.m.

Second annual Caprock Community Fall Festival notched for Saturday: pets and pharmaceuticals welcome

Body We the Women are hosting their second annual Caprock Community Fall Festival and Wellness Fair at the Hope Center in Quitaque on Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 10 a.m.