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NEW BOOKS FOR FALL READING Caprock Public Library is purchasing more books through the Hancher Grant just in time for fall-weather reading. | ARIEL WHITE

NEW BOOKS FOR FALL READING Caprock Public Library is purchasing more books through the Hancher Grant just in time for fall-weather reading. | ARIEL WHITE

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Caprock Library is falling back into their programs

Ariel White |
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body We had an awesome turn out for this year’s annual book sale. We made a total of $231. Now that the sale is over, our programs are just around the corner.Starting September 5, our story times will be coming back.
SPOTLIGHT ON SILVERTON HOMECOMING

SPOTLIGHT ON SILVERTON HOMECOMING

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SPOTLIGHT ON SILVERTON HOMECOMING

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body 2025 HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES From left, Bella Holt, Lily Acevedo, Trinity Perez, Abigail Walton, Aubrey Francis and Melody Rampley before the Homecoming game in Silverton on Friday, August 29.
The Matador Ranch under four owners

The Matador Ranch under four owners

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The Matador Ranch under four owners

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body To have the privilege to give the dedication of a historical marker is always a special honor, and to get to do it twice for the same maker is a double honor as well as a great blessing. We first gathered to do this in 1989, 36 years ago.
Other activities at the Motley-Dickens event included recognitions given at the Saturday morning reunion, compiled here from the organization’s social media. The rodeo queen—the candidate from Dickens or Motley County who generated the greatest amount of ticket sales—was recognized as Bre Chavez from Motley County.

Other activities at the Motley-Dickens event included recognitions given at the Saturday morning reunion, compiled here from the organization’s social media. The rodeo queen—the candidate from Dickens or Motley County who generated the greatest amount of ticket sales—was recognized as Bre Chavez from Motley County.

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102nd Annual Motley-Dickens Rodeo results

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body Last Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29–30, at Roaring Springs, Texas, numerous ranch rodeo events took place during the 102nd Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Rodeo, sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA).

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comHOMECOMINGSFORAREASCHOOLS MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Sept. 19, vs. Crowell GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Oct. 3, vs Hedley PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Oct. 3, vs.
Matador dedicates replacement for tornado-destroyed historic marker

Matador dedicates replacement for tornado-destroyed historic marker

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Matador dedicates replacement for tornado-destroyed historic marker

Barbara Brannon |
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body In a community of just over 500 people, where it’s taken a whopping amount of energy and money to rebuild homes, businesses and lives after a devastating June 2023 tornado, you might think the last thing on citizens’ minds would be restoration of a 27-by-42inch black metal...
BRING HOME THE VEGGIES from your local market, season them, and throw them on the grill for a delightful summer repast. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BRING HOME THE VEGGIES from your local market, season them, and throw them on the grill for a delightful summer repast. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Farmers’ market kebabs fun for outing–and dining

Angelina L
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m delighted to see so many farmers’ markets still open around the area. This increases our opportunities of continuing to make fresh, healthy meals going into the remaining weeks of summer.