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Beware any sweet talkin’ robot

Beware any sweet talkin’ robot

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Beware any sweet talkin’ robot

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body COMMENTARYGiven the choice, would you rather deal with a brusque human or a friendly robot?Tough question? Me, I’ll take the human. I’m starting to mistrust robots of all shapes and sizes and demeanors.
Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

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Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURELast week’s column introduced gardeners to the fabulous horticultural aspects of figs, with their low maintenance, trouble-free, and easy culture. They are also packed with health benefits and are a natural source of essential vitamins.
SADDLEMAKER Will Burgess has once again crafted a fine saddle that will go to theTop Hand to be announced Saturday night at the 102nd Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo at Roaring Springs. | COURTESY PHOTO

SADDLEMAKER Will Burgess has once again crafted a fine saddle that will go to theTop Hand to be announced Saturday night at the 102nd Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo at Roaring Springs. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Welcome to the rodeo!

Barbara Brannon |
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body For more than a hundred years, the good folks of Dickens and Motley Counties have been gathering towards the end of long, hot summers to share memories and make new ones—for more than a hundred years.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comHOMECOMINGSFORAREASCHOOLSSILVERTON SENIOR CITIZENS gather for Game Night first Tuesdays, third Mondays, and fourth Saturdays monthly at 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, Commerce St.
NEW AMBULANCE AND FIRE ENGINE for the Quitaque Volunteer EMS and Fire Department were delivered in July. See more photos on page 4. | PHOTOS BY KODIE FAIRCHILD AND RACHEL FARLEY

NEW AMBULANCE AND FIRE ENGINE for the Quitaque Volunteer EMS and Fire Department were delivered in July. See more photos on page 4. | PHOTOS BY KODIE FAIRCHILD AND RACHEL FARLEY

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City of Quitaque takes delivery of new ambulance and fire truck

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Body During the regular meeting of the Quitaque City Council on Monday, July 14, members were informed by mayor pro tem Luke Shannon that he had been approached by a Turkey citizen about Quitaque citizens using the roll-off dumpster in Turkey.
The 501

The 501

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The 501 Is wasp venom the bee’s knees?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body A friend of mine claims she’s never been stung by a wasp. She doesn’t know what she’s missing. There’s still time.Wasps got me yesterday. There was collateral damage — my phone screen. At least I didn’t break any bones.
New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

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New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

Angelina L
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Body A well-made crumb cake will have an even crumbto- cake ratio, and this New York-style confection doesn’t disappoint.The cinnamon, the dusting of powdered sugar, and that fresh-baked aroma make this hard to resist for a back-to-school breakfast.