West Texas rallies behind 3 injured Flomot volunteer firefighters

Body A tight-knit West Texas community is uniting in support after three volunteer firefighters from the Flomot Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) were seriously injured in the line of duty.

Turkey VFD to host drivethru BBQ fundraiser

Body Following several demanding days on the frontlines battling local wildfires, the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department has announced a Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser to help recoup operational costs and prepare for the next emergency call.

New museum displays are only one feature of Rendezvous

Body On Saturday, June 6, the Comanchero Canyons Museum will feature new museum displays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but that’s just the beginning. Todd Smith will give his firsthand account on documenting the first battle of the Red River War at 1:30 that afternoon.

Area schools name valedictorians, salutatorians

Body Area schools name valedictorians, salutatorians

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Body TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

Has your mailing address changed?

Body SUBSCRIBERS— If you’ve moved, don’t forget to tell us!It may take weeks for a USPS Change of Address notice to reach us—and your newspapers won’t come to your new address until it does. Instead, just email us at caprockcourier@gmail.com, and we’ll update it right away.

Matador Connect

Body Week of May 15, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comHope you spent Sunday either with your mother or with fond memories of her.