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TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 10 a.m.“Wingin’It on Wednesday”: Discover the birds of Caprock Canyons.THURSDAY, MARCH 13“Nature Scavenger Hunt”: Unleash your inner explorer, as every leaf, rock and critter is a treasure waiting to be found!FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1 p.m.“Hiss-teria”: Snakes may slither silently,...
NATURE ENTHUSIAST NATALIE SMITH OF QUITAQUE was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife as the new park ranger interpreter and volunteer coordinator for Caprock Canyons State Park. | COURTESY PHOTO

NATURE ENTHUSIAST NATALIE SMITH OF QUITAQUE was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife as the new park ranger interpreter and volunteer coordinator for Caprock Canyons State Park. | COURTESY PHOTO

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CCSP hires local nature enthusiast

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Caprock Canyons State Park recently hired local for a new park interpreter, Natalie Smith of Quitaque. The position was previously occupied by Quitaque’s Le’Ann Pigg, the current assistant park superintendent.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month, 12–1 p.m. 106 N. 1st St., Quitaque, (806) 455-1225.
2125 IN 2025—SO FAR Following the Valley Lady Patriots’ bi-district basketball clincher Monday night, Feb. 10, top scorer Trinity Schlueter, #20, was feted for achieving a 2,125-point mark. The Lady Pats are expected to make it a few more rounds — with Schlueter likely adding to that total under Coach Amy Bowles (far right) and her talented teammates. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

2125 IN 2025—SO FAR Following the Valley Lady Patriots’ bi-district basketball clincher Monday night, Feb. 10, top scorer Trinity Schlueter, #20, was feted for achieving a 2,125-point mark. The Lady Pats are expected to make it a few more rounds — with Schlueter likely adding to that total under Coach Amy Bowles (far right) and her talented teammates. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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2125 IN 2025—SO FAR

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2125 IN 2025—SO FAR

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2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
NOTICE of filing deadline for May 3 school and city elections: Friday, Feb. 14 PADUCAH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION announces its board member election filing deadline, Friday, Feb. 7. If you are interested in serving on the cemetery board, please turn your name in person to the County Clerk by this date.
Fiddle for a bloc party

Fiddle for a bloc party

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Fiddle for a bloc party

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
COMMENTARYA real musician told me to pick up my instrument every day. I think he meant I should play it too. Sound advice.Like me, he plays several instruments.
Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

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Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

Angelina L
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhether you are lactose-intolerant or just feel better when eliminating dairy from your diet, it has become easier and easier to still enjoy our favorite foods.
It’s time to prune–or is it

It’s time to prune–or is it

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It’s time to prune–or is it?

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE| February is the last best month for winter pruning, for many but not all trees and shrubs. Generally, pruning when deciduous trees are dormant during the winter months is the optimum time to remove unwanted wood as trees are not actively growing.