SPOTLIGHT ON VALLEY LADY PATRIOTS KCBD-TV TEAM OF THE WEEK

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Filings open for city, school positions in Caprock Country

Body Cities and school districts around Caprock Country have begun accepting applications for the May 4 elections. The deadline to file to run for a city council or school board is Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

Stewarding region’s water future focus of March 21– 22 conference in Amarillo

Body With the realization of depleting irrigation and domestic well levels, a continued emphasis on “economic development” at virtually any cost regardless of impact, and pervasive talk of a diminishing Ogallala Aquifer, it’s easy to get discouraged and wonder aloud if there is...

TEAM OF THE WEEK

Body TheValley Lady Patriots were selected by Lubbock’s KCBD-TV/NBC Channel 11as the “Hoop Madness Team of Week,” as the team has been on a 27game win streak and ranked #1 in 1A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll for several weeks.

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2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com Local Events CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY is hosting story time on Fridays, 10:30 a.m., 106 N. 1st St., Quitaque, (806) 455-1225 PADUCAH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH youth group meetings every Wednesday night, 5:30 p.m.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Spring Election Information Jan. 17-Feb. 17 Filing application for place on ballot for May 4 local school board elections Feb. 5 Last day to register to vote in March 5 state primary election Feb. 20-Mar.

Pico pasta salad

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE Experiencing a nice dinner at a restaurant, then going home and trying to duplicate the recipe can be challenging but rewarding, especially if you nail it.

The 501

Body COMMENTARY Cruise control to dome light, farm truck systems are failing. Is 2024 a Year of the Rat? Short Chinese zodiac answer: No. The last official Rat Year was 2020. I still suspect some under-the-hood gnawing.