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MIDNIGHT MADNESS Across Caprock Country area football teams kicked off their first X’s and O’s of the season with Midnight Madness in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Valley’s football festivities included fireworks at the field. | COURTESY PHOTO

MIDNIGHT MADNESS Across Caprock Country area football teams kicked off their first X’s and O’s of the season with Midnight Madness in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Valley’s football festivities included fireworks at the field. | COURTESY PHOTO

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MIDNIGHT MADNESS

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Body MIDNIGHT MADNESS
State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in July

State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in July

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State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in July

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Body STAFF REPORTSAUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said last week that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

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2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comBRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Food bytes

Food bytes

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Food bytes

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body ANGELINA L aRUE In cooler months I tend to make grain bowls with heavier ingredients such as barley and sweet potatoes. But during the warmer months I take advantage of the cool, crisp, fresh ingredients of summer.This recipe offers so much protein that I call it a powerhouse.
COUNTRY SINGER NEAL MCCOY

COUNTRY SINGER NEAL MCCOY

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Plainview Lions Club hosts 2025

Liz Adams |
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body The Plainview Lions Club will host a night of live music in Plainview featuring country singer Neal Mc-Coy at the 2025 Jimmy Dean Music Festival Sept. 5 at The Venue at Sunset Pointe Event Center, located at 2510 Interstate 27. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
PIONEERS Wayne and Tina Nance (above, with family members in the Saturday parade) were recognized as the 2025 Briscoe County Pioneers with a plaque on stage. MORE PHOTOS, PAGES 9, 10 | KODIE FAIRCHILD PHOTOS

PIONEERS Wayne and Tina Nance (above, with family members in the Saturday parade) were recognized as the 2025 Briscoe County Pioneers with a plaque on stage. MORE PHOTOS, PAGES 9, 10 | KODIE FAIRCHILD PHOTOS

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133rd annual Briscoe County Celebration wraps up

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The 133rd Briscoe County Celebration was held this past weekend, August 1–2, in Silverton with food, a parade, vendors, games and rodeos.The weekend started off with the Friday night performance of the ranch rodeo.
Paddlecraft color race slated for Lake Mackenzie

Paddlecraft color race slated for Lake Mackenzie

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Paddlecraft color race slated for Lake Mackenzie

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER Lake Mackenzie, near Silverton, announced on Facebook they will be hosting their annual Paddlecraft Race and Color Splash for Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comFirst Day of School SILVERTON ISD Monday, Aug. 11 GUTHRIE CSD Tuesday, Aug. 12 MOTLEY COUNTY ISD Tuesday, Aug. 12 PADUCAH ISD Wednesday, Aug. 13 VALLEY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Aug.
Wrap up summer at Caprock Canyons State Park

Wrap up summer at Caprock Canyons State Park

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Wrap up summer at Caprock Canyons State Park

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Body CaprockCanyonsState Park will be wrapping up summer in August with a schedule full of fun and educational events for campers and visitors all ages. All events are free with your park entrance fee.