Motley Commission approves tractor/shredder, jury plan, canvass of votes at Nov. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Motley County Commissioners Court on November 13, the court discussed taking possible action regarding Precinct 2 buying a tractor and shredder.

Overheard

Ask the years seem to go by faster and faster, the best part continues to be all the new memories we create as we move along. For instance, when I was about seven years old, we were fortunate to have a music teacher live just down the street in our neighborhood. Ours was a community of kids.

MOTLEY GINGERBREAD HOUSES

MOTLEY GINGERBREAD HOUSES Motley County floral students recently had fun making gingerbread houses forthecontestonNovember29 at the community’s Late Night Shopping event. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart. Meal delivery is also available for seniors in Matador and Roaring Springs.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com School Holiday Break GUTHRIE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 20-Jan. 2 (Jan. 2 Staff Development Day) MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 21-Jan. 8 (Dec. 21, Jan. 8 Staff Development...

Kids’letters to Santa: top wishes for Christmas 2023

It’s the most wonderful time . . . for schoolchildren across our newspaper coverage to once again put pencil to paper and let St. Nick know what they’d most like to see under their Christmas tree this December 25—or their hopes for world peace, family togetherness, and other wishes, whatever...

Briscoe sheriff race to be contested

The deadline to file to appear on the March 5, 2024 was Monday, Dec. 11, and Caprock Country ballots are now set. In Briscoe County, Keith Braim has filed to run for sheriff, according to Republican party chair Tim Kent.

Paducah Chamber announces winners in 25 Days of Christmas

The Paducah Chamber of Commerce has been sponsoring 25 Days of Christmas in the town, encouraging shoppers to shop local first this holiday season. Paducah businesses have been donating the prizes, which amount to over $2,000 along with the grand prize of $500 cash.

9th annual Country Christmas Ball returns to Unity Center Dec. 16

Come celebrate the season with us at the Ninth Annual Country Christmas Ball on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center, halfway between Lockney and Floydada.