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UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

UIL announces 2026-2028 alignment for spring sports

Russ Morris |
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Body The Texas University Interscholastic League announced the 2026–28 realignment for all spring sports and activities on April 1. The spring alignment includes baseball, softball, golf, tennis and academic UIL competition.Golf, tennis, and academic UIL competition.
Matador American Legion issues call for support

Matador American Legion issues call for support

Matador American Legion issues call for support

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Body The future of a local veterans’ pillar hangs in the balance, and the community is being called upon to help. The Matador American Legion Post is hosting a special open house on Saturday, April 11, in an effort to revitalize its membership and keep the post from closing its doors.
CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Body CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Paducah ISD elementary students enjoyed watching the raising of the tent before the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus began their performance earlier this week.
HEAD ’EM UP and move ’em out April 17 and 18 for the annual Cottle-King Reunion & Rodeo. Here’s your handy schedule to clip out and carry with you as you make plans for the big weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO

HEAD ’EM UP and move ’em out April 17 and 18 for the annual Cottle-King Reunion & Rodeo. Here’s your handy schedule to clip out and carry with you as you make plans for the big weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO

Paducah prepares for 83rd annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo, April 17–18

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body History and heritage will take center stage as Paducah hosts the 83rd Annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18.
CEMETERY RECOGNITION The Motley County Museum will host an event to recognize placement of a new Texas historical marker at the settlement ofWhiteflat. | COURTESY PHOTO

CEMETERY RECOGNITION The Motley County Museum will host an event to recognize placement of a new Texas historical marker at the settlement ofWhiteflat. | COURTESY PHOTO

Sign to be dedicated at historic Whiteflat Cemetery April 11

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The hardworking folks at the Motley County Museum have achieved another landmark—this time, securing recognition for a nearly forgotten cemetery in the Whiteflat community north of Matador.
REP. JAMES FRANK

REP. JAMES FRANK

Rep. Frank schedules town hall for Paducah

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body State Representative James Frank is coming to Paducah for one of the Town Hall meetings he will conduct throughout the 14 counties of District 69.Rep. Frank said, “I always look forward to the opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors here in our region.

2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body Public and Civic Meetings ComingUpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comVOTING INFORMATION FOR MAY 2 ELECTION: last day to register for vote in your local elections is Thursday, April 2. Early voting will be April 20-28.