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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comTexas public schools conduct standardized testing throughout the month of April. Local school districts are allowed to set schedules for testing dates/times.
TOPS ON COMMUNITY LIST The interest in getting a fire station in Roaring Springs is picking up as citizens become aware of a sign on a vacant lot proclaimingThe Future Home of the Roaring Springs Fire Department. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOPS ON COMMUNITY LIST The interest in getting a fire station in Roaring Springs is picking up as citizens become aware of a sign on a vacant lot proclaimingThe Future Home of the Roaring Springs Fire Department. | COURTESY PHOTO

Need for new fire station a hot topic in Roaring Springs

Marisue Potts |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Body The top priority on the agenda for a Motley County nonprofit corporation last week was ways to support the Roaring Springs Volunteer Fire Department in their quest of a new fire station to properly house equipment and fire trucks.
Guthrie FCCLA headed to Nationals

Guthrie FCCLA headed to Nationals

Guthrie FCCLA headed to Nationals

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Body Hallie Everson and Jolie Everson placed 1st at State FCCLA in Dallas last week with their Community Service Spotlight on Project “Pancakes in Whoville” event. They are headed to Nationals in Seattle, Washington, in June.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body I missed being here last week as I did not feel well and my daughter, Donna, came and took me back with her to Lubbock. She took me to see the doctor that will test me later when he has more time. I am to follow orders and instructions and go back later.

Recent trip

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body Clois and Kathy Shorter went on a trip to Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday, March 29. They were accompanied by Louis and Beverly Shorter of Peoria, Texas, and Judy Cox of Spring, Texas.
SCOTLAND TO SASKATCHEWAN

SCOTLAND TO SASKATCHEWAN

SCOTLAND TO SASKATCHEWAN

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body  At last Saturday’s conference of the West Texas Historical Association—which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the history group’s founding—guests representing the Canadian segment of the Matador Ranch’s legacy were in attendance. Presentations moderated by Dr.
Matador VFD awarded$20,000 grant

Matador VFD awarded$20,000 grant

Matador VFD awarded$20,000 grant

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body The Texas A&M Forest Service announced the results of a second of three funding meetings of fiscal year 2024 for the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, awarding 74 grants totaling approximately $1.3 million.
April full of events for Caprock Country

April full of events for Caprock Country

April full of events for Caprock Country

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body Beginning next week amusement abounds from corner to corner of Caprock Country, including rodeos, parades, music, dancing, food and more. Mark your calendars for these great ways to get out and about and enjoy spring weather and entertainment fare.
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle delivers $15,000 donation to Silverton VFD

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle delivers $15,000 donation to Silverton VFD

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle delivers $15,000 donation to Silverton VFD

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Body The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, a 501(c) (3) corporation that responds with financial support as budget allows, to help lessen the devastating effects of when a loved one is lost due to firefighting or law enforcement also provides life-protecting equipmentandeducational...