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DPS reminds college students to keep safety top of mind

DPS reminds college students to keep safety top of mind

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DPS reminds college students to keep safety top of mind

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body AUSTIN– As college students begin returning to campus for the start of the fall semester, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages students to make smart decisions and remain aware of their surroundings both on and off campus.
SORGHUM SAVVY The Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center at Canyon will host the annual Forage Sorghum Plot Tour from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 25 at the AgriLife Research station at Bushland. | KAY LEDBETTER/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

SORGHUM SAVVY The Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center at Canyon will host the annual Forage Sorghum Plot Tour from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 25 at the AgriLife Research station at Bushland. | KAY LEDBETTER/ TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

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Texas A&M AgriLife forage sorghum plot tour set for Aug. 25 at Bushland

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body KAY LEDBETTER | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICETexas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service personnel at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center at Canyon will host the annual Forage Sorghum Plot Tour from 9-11 a.m. on Aug.
The Paducah Fire Department fought and contained a fire last week in the vicinity of County Road 112 all the way north to FM3256. It’s estimated that over 1,400 acres burned last week. Several structures were threatened, but fire crews were successful putting in fire guards and standing guard against the approaching fire. Numerous fire retardant air drops from single engine aircraft were made including several retardant drops from the large air tankers. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Paducah Fire Department fought and contained a fire last week in the vicinity of County Road 112 all the way north to FM3256. It’s estimated that over 1,400 acres burned last week. Several structures were threatened, but fire crews were successful putting in fire guards and standing guard against the approaching fire. Numerous fire retardant air drops from single engine aircraft were made including several retardant drops from the large air tankers. | COURTESY PHOTO

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FIRE CONTAINED

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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TEA releases 2026 A-F accountability ratings on TXschools.gov

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body STAFF REPORTS | GRAPHICS FROM THE TEXAS TRIBUNEAUSTIN— TheTexasEducation Agency (TEA) today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026.
A FAIR SHAKE AT NEW CAREERS Community members gather and converse during the QTS job fair held at Valley School in Turkey.

A FAIR SHAKE AT NEW CAREERS Community members gather and converse during the QTS job fair held at Valley School in Turkey.

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QTS Data Centers hosts job fair at Valley

Story And Photos By Deyanara Lane |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body Valley School played host Aug. 14 to an informational event by Lancium partner QTS Data Centers, bringing a look into the fast-growing digital infrastructure industry directly to the local community.
STAFFCHANGESINMATADOR While many job titles may be new, several members of the Matador Health & Rehabilitation Center teamarelongtimeemployeeswhohaveworkedtheirwayintotheir new positions through years of service, education and dedication to the residents of the facility. | COURTESY PHOTO

STAFFCHANGESINMATADOR While many job titles may be new, several members of the Matador Health & Rehabilitation Center teamarelongtimeemployeeswhohaveworkedtheirwayintotheir new positions through years of service, education and dedication to the residents of the facility. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Matador Health & Rehabilitation Center welcomes, promotes staff in key positions

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body MATADOR— A new chapter is underway at Matador Health & Rehabilitation Center as the facility welcomes an almost entirely new leadership team, including several familiar faces with deep roots in Matador and the surrounding communities.

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal EventsCITY OF MATADOR is sponsoring a park survey with regard to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant money. Please complete the form at www.surveymonkey.com/.
SADDLE UP! Rodeo events beginThursday afternoon, Aug. 27, with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

SADDLE UP! Rodeo events beginThursday afternoon, Aug. 27, with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

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Only one more week till rodeo time in Roaring Springs

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body As they’ve done each summer for more than a century now, the hardy folks of Motley County and their neighbors to the south, Dickens County, are preparing to meet up in Roaring Springs for an authentic test of genuine cowboying skills—along with some good food, fun and...

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Silverton to offer free and reduced-price school meals

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Silverton ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.