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Briscoe commissioners approve new equipment and vehicle purchases

Briscoe commissioners approve new equipment and vehicle purchases

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Briscoe commissioners approve new equipment and vehicle purchases

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Briscoe County commissioners court met Monday, Sept. 22, in regular session, during which the commissioners voted to purchase several new pieces of equipment for the precincts and a vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office.During open forum, Judge Rank Cogdell informed the court that Global Data...

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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
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
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.

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Motley County ISD board view renderings of proposed 2025 bond

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Motley County ISD board of trustees met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 15, during which they viewed renderings of the possible upcoming bond project.Consent items and a list of expenditures were approved.The principal’s report was presented, including updates regarding 96.6% attendance,...
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4; last day of early voting Oct. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The 2025 special elections are upon us. The time has come for you to get familiar with your ballot before voting.All five of our Caprock area counties— Briscoe, Hall, Motley, Cottle and King—will be voting on 17 Texas constitutional amendments.
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
Guthrie Common School District has a new leader at the helm, and he’s already making waves in this tightknit West Texas community.Superintendent Jason Lawson arrived about seven months ago, bringing 24 years of education experience from a variety of roles in large and small, urban and rural...

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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. 21, noon)SILVERTON INDEPENDENT...
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
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.