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Winter weather gone as swiftly as it arrived at Caprock Canyons

Winter weather gone as swiftly as it arrived at Caprock Canyons

Winter weather gone as swiftly as it arrived at Caprock Canyons

While predictions for snow accumulation during last week’s fast-moving winter storm anticipated up to 10 inches of the white stuff at Caprock Canyons State Park, according to park superintendent Donald Beard, the park got about 5 to 7 inches.
HAPPY STATE BANK occupies a historic building on Main Street inTurkey,Texas.TheTurkey branch is among those slated to close next month. | CAPROCK COURIER

HAPPY STATE BANK occupies a historic building on Main Street inTurkey,Texas.TheTurkey branch is among those slated to close next month. | CAPROCK COURIER

Happy State Bank to close some local branches

Happy State Bank, which operates more than 60 branches throughout Texas, is closing at least two in West Texas as of March 15.

Cottle candidate forum moved to Feb. 15

According to a social media post by the Paducah, Texas, Chamber of Commerce, the Cottle County Candidate Forum originally slated for Mon., Feb. 15, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15. It will take place at the Paducah ISD Cafeteria, with the Chamber offering a Mexican Stack Plate for dinner.
SOUP’SON A cream-based soup can be a very heavy meal, and high in calories, fat, and cholesterol— but a version of cream-based soups can be made with healthy alternatives. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SOUP’SON A cream-based soup can be a very heavy meal, and high in calories, fat, and cholesterol— but a version of cream-based soups can be made with healthy alternatives. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Green chile and corn potato bisque

Rich, creamy soups are the ideal meal during the cold winter months. They have a way of warming us, inside and out. I also love the soothing sound of soup bubbling on the stove. A cream-based soup can be a very heavy meal, and high in calories, fat, and cholesterol.