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2 Caprock counties will change leadership in ’26

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Key election dates for 2026 are: Dec. 8, 2025 Candidate filing deadline March 3, 2026 U.S. Primary Election May 3, 2026 Uniform Election (Municipal and other non-county elections) Nov. 3, 2026 U.S. Midterm ElectionElection filings for candidates wishing to appear on the March 3, 2026 primary are...

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events MOTLEY COUNTY LIBRARY will host its annual Christmas at the Library, Thursday, Dec. 4, 5–8 p.m. We will offer free photos with the Grinch and Cindy Lou.
HOLIDAY ‘BELL’ IN TURKEY Santa Claus’s arrival in Turkey, Texas, will be a slightly different twist on Rudolph and the traditional sleigh— he and Mrs. Claus will touch down via helicopter in the city’s baseball field at 4 p.m. Selfies will be available with Santa immediately following the landing. | 2024 FILE PHOTO, KODIE FAIRCHILD

HOLIDAY ‘BELL’ IN TURKEY Santa Claus’s arrival in Turkey, Texas, will be a slightly different twist on Rudolph and the traditional sleigh— he and Mrs. Claus will touch down via helicopter in the city’s baseball field at 4 p.m. Selfies will be available with Santa immediately following the landing. | 2024 FILE PHOTO, KODIE FAIRCHILD

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Christmas-season events in Caprock Country

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates.
LUBBOCK’S KEITH WILLIAMS, a former KAMC news anchor, pictured with his daughter Emma Williams, died following a bison attack at Caprock CanyonStatePark. | COURTESY PHOTO

LUBBOCK’S KEITH WILLIAMS, a former KAMC news anchor, pictured with his daughter Emma Williams, died following a bison attack at Caprock CanyonStatePark. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Bison attack at park claims Lubbock man’s life

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A Lubbock man has passed away after an encounter with a wild bison at Caprock Canyon State Park in Quitaque Nov. 26.Keith Williams, 70, a former 1980s news anchor for KAMC news channel in Lubbock and later the press secretary for Lubbock Congressman Larry Combest, was camping at Caprock Canyons...

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2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., City Hall, 106 1st St., Quitaque, (806)...
THIS BEAUTIFUL PIE could easily fill in as the centerpiece on your holiday table. Here’s how to make the crust. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

THIS BEAUTIFUL PIE could easily fill in as the centerpiece on your holiday table. Here’s how to make the crust. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Classic pie dough

Angelina L
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Nothing says holidayslike freshly baked pies. The aroma of this confection bubbling in the oven is enough to transform any day into a holiday.Pecan pie is particularly a favorite around Texas and the South. A golden, syrupy custard studded with beautifully detailed pecans makes our mouths water.
Laundry day

Laundry day

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Laundry day

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 501Laundry. What’s it to you?A friend of mine is a self-confessed control freak. Doing laundry puts her in control. She enjoys her razzle- dazzle laundry room. It makes me think of Mission Control.To each his own. I’m not much of a controller. Maybe that’s why I’m laundry-ambivalent.
Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

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Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
From the gardenIs a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete without the sweet potato?

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
November 28, 1968: Minyard promoted in Vietnam serviceAll District football selections included Larry Comer, honorable mention at offensive guard; Cletus Grady, honorable mention at offensive back; Larry Comer , All-District defensive lineman; Alvin May, All-District defensive lineman; Bill...