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The Paducah Lady Dragons led the home crowd in an a capella singing of the national anthem prior to the team’s match with Benjamin October 18. FULL STORY, PAGE 6 | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

The Paducah Lady Dragons led the home crowd in an a capella singing of the national anthem prior to the team’s match with Benjamin October 18. FULL STORY, PAGE 6 | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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PADUCAH PATRIOTISM

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Halloween activities

Halloween activities

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Halloween activities planned across Caprock

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
It’s spooky season, and the Caprock area is turning out several fun activities for the family to celebrate Halloween this year.Silverton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. The trunks will be set up on Sixth Street in front of the Silverton school...
RAMPLEY STATE BOUND Silverton’s Melody Rampley, a senior Lady Owl, is state bound following the UIL Region 1 cross country meet in Lubbock on Monday. | COURTESY PHOTO

RAMPLEY STATE BOUND Silverton’s Melody Rampley, a senior Lady Owl, is state bound following the UIL Region 1 cross country meet in Lubbock on Monday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Caprock schools will send 10 to UIL State XC meet

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Cross country athletes from schools across the Caprock area competed in the regional meet at Lubbock Mae Simmons Park on Monday, Oct. 20.
Don’t miss early voting in your county

Don’t miss early voting in your county

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Don’t miss early voting in your county

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Voting is upon us, as well as all the different deadlines that accompany the busy season.The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4, 2025 Texas constitutional amendment election (which also includes local measures in many jurisdictions) was Monday, Oct. 6.The first day of early voting by...

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2025 CAPROCK

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up
Thursday, October 16, 2025
GUTHRIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln., Guthrie, (806) 596-4466MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m., admin board room, 1600 Bundy St., Matador, (806) 347-2676PADUCAH...

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Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart. Meal delivery is also available for seniors in Matador and Roaring Springs.
Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

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Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

James Long |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Texas faces a threat that is adaptable, pervasive, and alarmingly expensive: the feral pig (Sus scrofa), known variously as wild hogs, wild boars, or razorbacks. This invasive exotic species has populations estimated in the millions, and the damage they inflict can be severe.

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Filing for county public office begins Nov. 8

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In 2026, the following offices are up for election/re-election to 4-year terms in Texas counties:• County Judge• County Clerk / District Clerk• County Treasurer• Justice of the Peace• Commissioner, Precinct 2• Commissioner, Precinct 4 Filing dates are November 8, 2025 through December 8,...

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Chili Cook-off, History Ramble set for Dickens County Nov. 8

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
TheSecondAnnual Spur Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, and held in conjunction with the Dickens County Historical Commission Second Annual History Ramble, is slated for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spur ISD Cafetorium.A family-friendly fall event, the...