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Memphis man sought in shooting of police chief

Memphis man sought in shooting of police chief

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Memphis man sought in shooting of police chief

Hanaba Munn Welch |
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Body It’s a small-town tragedy any way you slice it, and Memphis Mayor Joe Davis is one person feeling the hurt especially keenly. He knew both the victim and the alleged shooter in the weekend event in Memphis, Texas, that gave Texas a statewide wakeup call at 4:52 a.m.

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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Body 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. All are welcome.CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time, Fridays, noon, 106 N.

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Turkey-Quitaque ISD slates bond election for Nov. 5

Staff Reports
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Body In September, Turkey-Quitaque ISD’s board of trustees approved a tax rate that will lead to a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on November 5, 2024. If passed, the state will reward their efforts by “matching” funding.

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2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411 MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body COMMENTARYLessons you learn from the people closest to you matter more than anything else they can give you.My grandmother taught me the art of getting off a horse. (Mother had already taught me how to get on.)Grandmother also gave me the farm.
TORTILLASTWOWAYS Because the gluten in flour yields different results in rolling out and cooking, a couple of different cooking methods are possible. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

TORTILLASTWOWAYS Because the gluten in flour yields different results in rolling out and cooking, a couple of different cooking methods are possible. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Try your hand at homemade flour tortillas

Angelina L
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMYou may have seen the column a couple of weeks ago about making corn tortillas. Many folks also like flour tortillas, so here is a quick tutorial.There are a few basic ways to make flour tortillas.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body October 3, 1987: New county attorney to reside at Briscoe County ranchOctober 3, 1987—Briscoe has a new County Attorney, Tom West of Lubbock, who will be here three days a week and will be living at the Flying L Ranch which is located northeast of Silverton....
FIRED UP The Owls prepared for Silverton’s Homecoming kickoff—and their preparation paid off. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRED UP The Owls prepared for Silverton’s Homecoming kickoff—and their preparation paid off. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Owls upset odds against higher-ranked White Deer

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body The Silverton Owls showed up ready to prove themselves to the Homecoming crowd in an unexpected 55-22 victory over Division 1 White Deer Bucks. All eyes were on the Bucks to dominate this matchup, including PressPass Sports, who had White Deer picked to win by 12 points.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Body We three quilters got a good start on Wanda’s very pretty quilt. We really enjoy the visit and are ready for our morning break.My daughter called to say that she and her husband were home from their very good trip to Alaska.