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REPEATTRIP Valley’s Hartlee Battey, a sophomore, made a backto- back appearance at state cross country meet in Round Rock this year. | COURTESY PHOTO

REPEATTRIP Valley’s Hartlee Battey, a sophomore, made a backto- back appearance at state cross country meet in Round Rock this year. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Caprock athletes compete at state cross country

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Three schools in the Caprock coverage area, Silverton, Valley and Guthrie, sent athletes to the UIL State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock, Texas on Friday, Oct. 31.
EMPLOYEE OFTHEYEAR Reagan Elliott, equipment operator for TxDOT’s Motley County maintenance office, was the recipient of the Terry L. Keener award, which goes to employees in support and field services. | COURTESY PHOTO

EMPLOYEE OFTHEYEAR Reagan Elliott, equipment operator for TxDOT’s Motley County maintenance office, was the recipient of the Terry L. Keener award, which goes to employees in support and field services. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley staffer honored among TxDOT Childress District Employee of the Year awards

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CHILDRESS– The 2025 Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry and Terry L. Keener awards were presented during the Texas Department of Transportation Childress District’s annual Safety Banquet and Wellness Fair on Friday, Oct. 24.The awards were created in honor of the late Castleberry and Keener to employees in...
HOLDINGTIGHT to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Motley County Matadors shut out the Hedley Owls 64-0 for the first district win of the year. | COURTESY PHOTOS

HOLDINGTIGHT to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Motley County Matadors shut out the Hedley Owls 64-0 for the first district win of the year. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Matadors open district play 1-0

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Motley County Matadors traveled to Hedley Thursday night, Oct. 23 where they faced the Owls in their district football opener.Holding tight to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Matadors shut the Owls out 64-0 for the first district win of the year.Paul Johannes led the offense as usual, rushing for 170...

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Motley Lions learn updates from Matador Wildlife Management Area

Wes Campbell |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Motley County Lions Club members and guests gathered on Oct. 14, 2025, at the Motley County Senior Citizens Center. A noon meal of ham and yams with all the trimming was served.Tenmembersandguests were present. Lion boss Alvin Alexander opened the meeting with a pledge to the U.S. and Texas Flags.
Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

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Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The 79th Battle of Briscoe County ignited under the hill on Friday night, Oct. 24 as Silverton traveled down for Valley’s Homecoming, hoping to end the 51-year streak of Patriot wins over the Owls.Unfortunately for the Owls, the Patriots came to the field locked...
Thursday night cat fight: Jags win by 36

Thursday night cat fight: Jags win by 36

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Thursday night cat fight: Jags win by 36

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The Guthrie Jaguars added another win to their 2025 record, bringing it to 6-2 for the season and 2-1 in District play after Thursday night’s catfight game in Crowell, Oct. 24.The Jaguars whooped the Wildcats 76-40.

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Paducah ISD board hears updates on roof repair

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
COMPILED FROM MINUTESThe Paducah ISD board of trustees met in regular session Wednesday, Sept. 17, during which they reviewed and discussed options for replacing the roof of the school building.The ag report was given by Justin Nash.
Battle of Briscoe County kicks off Friday

Battle of Briscoe County kicks off Friday

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Battle of Briscoe County kicks off Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Do I hear a storm stirring in the distance? Nope, that’s just the rival teams of Valley and Silverton preparing for the big Battle of Briscoe County football game Friday, Oct. 24.This rival battle dates back to 1927, when Silverton defeated the Quitaque Panthers 14-0.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
October 24, 1985— Candidates for Football Queen are Shavonne Lowrey, Jeannita Stephens, Kim Burson and Keeley Burson….Sybil Martin had the misfortune early last week of breaking a bone in her left foot in a fall at her home….Russell Simpson gained 138 yards on 15 carries, including 3-, 30- and...