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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal EventsCITY OF MATADOR is sponsoring a park survey with regard to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant money.

IN THE PULPIT at the First Baptist Church of Turkey is new pastor Joel Damron. | COURTESY PHOTO

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A new chapter: FBC Turkey welcomes Pastor Joel Damron

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The First Baptist Church of Turkey has officially entered a new season of leadership, announcing the appointment of Pastor Joel Damron as the congregation’s new pastor.

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ROCKETS’ RED GLARE

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

ROCKETS’ RED GLARE Following a day of celebrationsinthecitypark,theTurkeyVolunteer FireDepartmentputonafireworksdisplayJuly4. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | DEYANARA LANE

PADUCAH POOL UPDATE

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The Paducah city pool renovation project is gaining momentum, with electricity and the shotcrete phase happening this week. As pool construction transitions into the membrane installation and fence construction phases, the project team is dedicated to delivering a great place for Paducah’s youth.

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2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255KING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 13, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, July 13, 6 p.m., City Hall, 106 1st St., Quitaque, (806)...

Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

Angelina L

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

A complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake. Why not start your meal with a burst of citrus, as well?

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them! My husband likes to watch with the volume off.

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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

June 29, 1967: Births, birthdays, and other celebrationsJane Self is Rainbow Grand Representative… Beneficial rainfall reported here… Jimmy Burson is working on a dude ranch near Colorado Springs this summer… Mrs. Dee McWilliams is recipient of a 10-year pin which represents her service to the...

Quitaque city manager Randy Farley accepted a $10,000 gift from the 100 Club of theTexas Panhandle and the Amarillo Area Foundation last week to benefit the Quitaque Volunteer Fire Department. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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QUITAQUE VFD GIFT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

SILVERTONVFD GIFT Fire Chief JoDee Robison and the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department were awarded a $10,000 gift from the 100 Club of theTexas Panhandle and the Amarillo Area Foundation last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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SILVERTONVFD GIFT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026