2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com School Holidays Area schools are on break through Fri., Nov. 24.

MONEY SEMINAR

MONEY SEMINAR The Briscoe County Extension Office and community volunteers assisted Silverton seniors in an “It’s Your Money” finance exercise last week.

SILVERTON VETERANS PROGRAM

SILVERTONVETERANSPROGRAM Last week the Silverton School hosted area military members and their families for a special Veterans Day program honoring their service.

Overheard

I relocated from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. at age 18 in 1962 to attend college. This decision required that I find employment to help defray my education expenses. One of my employment opportunities was serving as a summer intern ambulance driver for the now defunct D.C. General Hospital.

Silverton wins Bi-District

AREA-BOUND The Silverton Owls (9-2) pulled off the upset of the No. 7 Amherst Bulldogs Friday night, 52-34, at Buffaloes Stadium in Petersburg. The Owls will face the Balmorhea Bears Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. in Borden County for the Area championship. 

Motley Co. sheriff files for re-election

Incumbent Motley County Sheriff Robert Fisk became one of the first candidates in the area to file a place on the primary ballot. Fisk has served as his county’s sheriff since 2017, and he completed his paperwork for the March 5, 2024, with Motley County Republican county chair Gary Stone.

Community turns out, helps Bearden celebrate retirement

The long ride finally came to an end for Louis Bearden, who witnessed a lot of change while never losing his will to work during a career that spanned more than a half century. It was way back in 1963 when Bearden accepted a job at a local farm supply store in Floydada.