MINI OWLS soaked up attention from Homecoming Court role models before Silverton’s game last week. | HOLLY COGDELL PHOTO
SPOTLIGHT ON HOMECOMINGS, SILVERTON, GUTHRIE, PADUCAH
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HOMETOWN TALENT At only 8, Laiken Brock, daughter of Taylor and Marissa Brock of Silverton, hopes to be selected to sing the national anthem at this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. | KODIE FAIRCHILD
Silverton elementary vocalist vying for Vegas
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Laiken Brock, an 8-year-old attending Silverton Elementary School, has astonished the nation with her angelic voice and is now in the running to sing the national anthem this December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook
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In the most concerted attack to date on Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan from within the GOP House ranks, 48 representatives and nominees for House districts selected Rep. David Cook as their favored House speaker late last month.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Texas small businesses
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 29 Texas counties and neighboring counties in Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for lowinterest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS
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Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comArea School Homecoming Dates VALLEY vs. Claude, Friday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.Local 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.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
State historian to lead visit to Standifer, Higgins graves Oct. 12
State historian to lead visit to Standifer, Higgins graves Oct. 12
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The red gravestone stands alone, iron-fenced and far out in the broken country of northern Kent County, Texas, on private land.Atop it, visitors have placed coins, which weather in the elements.Beside it lies an empty plastic mini-bottle that once contained a shot of Fireball.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
JUST PEACHY You just can’t go wrong with juicy fruit paired with cinnamon, and ooey-gooey maple syrup, along with the crunch of toasted pecans drenched in a decadent glaze. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
Baked peaches
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Food bytesDo you ever have that lone piece of fruit rolling around in your fruit bowl? I recently had a lonely peach just waiting to be a nutritious snack, or a spectacular dessert.I grew up with my mom making juicy baked apples, seasoned with lots of cinnamon.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS
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We did finish Rose Mary’s quilt, and it turned out beautiful as we knew it would. We each had a good lunch and got a quilt put in for Wanda. It is so pretty, with each block and different design and different colors. We took a break after getting set up and had a very good visit.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
LOOKING BACK
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September 26, 1989: Owls end in tie, JV wins September 26, 1989—Cool weather halting fiber development in Plains cotton.... Swisher Electric Cooperative in Tulia is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with an open house.... Old-time revival begins Sunday at the Baptist Church....
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Mayor's Monthly Message
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• The City of Matador is excited to announce that we have purchased two new tornado sirens that are installed and functional. A huge thank you goes out to Lighthouse Electric for donating and installing the poles that these sirens are mounted on.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024