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TURKEYBEARD Austen Covin trimsWylie Bomar’s beard Saturday at the historic Ham’s Barber Shop in Turkey, where Bob Wills once gave shaves and haircuts. Snapping a picture is owner Mike Goldsby; taking a break is the shoeshine boy, Josh Kreusel. Shaves, haircuts, shoeshines and tours of the refurbished building were free on Saturday, compliments of Goldsby. Reporterphotographer Hanaba Munn Welch is visible in the bottom right corner of the mirror. SEE SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | HANABA MUNNWELCH

TURKEYBEARD Austen Covin trimsWylie Bomar’s beard Saturday at the historic Ham’s Barber Shop in Turkey, where Bob Wills once gave shaves and haircuts. Snapping a picture is owner Mike Goldsby; taking a break is the shoeshine boy, Josh Kreusel. Shaves, haircuts, shoeshines and tours of the refurbished building were free on Saturday, compliments of Goldsby. Reporterphotographer Hanaba Munn Welch is visible in the bottom right corner of the mirror. SEE SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | HANABA MUNNWELCH

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Singin’ in the rain: 53rd Bob Wills Day swings along swimmingly despite weather

Hanaba Munn Welch |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body When the Bob Wills crowd pulled out of Turkey on Sunday, their RVs left ruts. It was a muddy few days.But the stormy weather didn’t keep die-hard fans of the King of Western Swing from having a good time in Turkey, despite cancellation of the Saturday morning parade.
Caprock Country experiences rare storm phenomena April 24

Caprock Country experiences rare storm phenomena April 24

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Caprock Country experiences rare storm phenomena April 24

Barbarabrannon |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body Spring storms bringing furious winds and a wide range of precipitation are nothing new to our rural parts of Texas on and off the Caprock Escarpment, but last Thursday evening delivered an especially wild weather ride—without wreaking serious damage most places.
Last Friday, despite the grayish weather, youngsters and their families came out to hunt Easter eggs on the lawn of the Matador Health and Rehab facility. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTOS

Last Friday, despite the grayish weather, youngsters and their families came out to hunt Easter eggs on the lawn of the Matador Health and Rehab facility. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTOS

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GOOD FRIDAY EGG HUNT

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025

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2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, May 8, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador,(806) 347-2255 BRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, May 12, 9 a.m., County Courthouse,415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.
PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOL, AFTON | WIKIMEDIA

PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOL, AFTON | WIKIMEDIA

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Patton Springs to close grades 7–12

Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body In recent school board action, the Patton Springs Independent School District passed a resolution to change its mission from Pre-Kindergarten–12th Grade to Pre-Kindergarten– 6th Grade, effective fall term 2025.
London Fog latte

London Fog latte

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London Fog latte

Angelina L
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body We constantly hear about high prices at specialty coffee and tea shops. And that many of the beverages are loaded with calories and non-natural ingredients. Yet these drinks seem to only grow in popularity.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body Grain bin chicGrain bins are in. They’ve been discovered by the tiny home contingent. I’ve seen pictures. They make really charming dwellings if you don’t mind living in a small one-wall house that isn’t sofa-friendly. Unless your sofa curves.