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HELPING HAND Volunteers loaded supplies at the school bus barn in Matador, which served as a distribution point for aid and. LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

HELPING HAND Volunteers loaded supplies at the school bus barn in Matador, which served as a distribution point for aid and. LIZ ADAMS PHOTO

BROKEN but UNBOWED

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body Motley Co.’s Matador, pop. 571, suffers damage, deaths but pulls together in recovery
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THE MATADOR RANCH

Liz Adams | Caprock Courier
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body MATADOR—Fifteen people were injured and four killed in a tornado that swept through Motley County around 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, destroying homes in Matador and leaving 26 people displaced. Eight local businesses suffered significant damage and 61 properties were affected.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY collaborative summer reading program, Tuesdays, June 6-29, 10 a.m., 403 East Hill St., Spur, (806) 271-3714 GUTHRIE CSD AND KING COUNTY LIBRARY summer hours, Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-6 p.
FRUITY FLAVOR The delectable flavors of melon and mango are set off by crisp cucumber slices in this ap-“peel”-ing summer dish. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

FRUITY FLAVOR The delectable flavors of melon and mango are set off by crisp cucumber slices in this ap-“peel”-ing summer dish. | ANGELINA LARUE photo

Melon, mango, and cukes team up for summertime fruit skewers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Fresh melon and mango make a tasty combo all on their own, but add some cool, crisp cucumber for a winning trio. And drizzle on a tangy, kicked up dressing for a nutritious, refreshing burst of flavor.
HARDWARE MAKEOVER By mid-June, transformation and reopning of the former lumberyard in Paducah was in full swing. | CAROCK COURIER

HARDWARE MAKEOVER By mid-June, transformation and reopning of the former lumberyard in Paducah was in full swing. | CAROCK COURIER

New hardware, lumber business opens doors in Paducah

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body Plains Lumber Do It Best has just begun a soft opening off the county square in Paducah, with the new business officially joining the local business community July 1. The store is located on Garrett Street two blocks northwest of the courthouse square. It is open from 8 a.m.
DIVE IN Jayton’s swimming pool is one of the area pools open to the public during the summer months. | COURTESY PHOTO

DIVE IN Jayton’s swimming pool is one of the area pools open to the public during the summer months. | COURTESY PHOTO

Local pools provide chance to splash down, beat heat

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body With the first day of summer just around the corner and a traditionally scorching West Texas July looming, it’s nice to know there’s a swimming pool nearby. Here’s a look at where you can take a dip or a dive, depending on where you call home.
REP. JAMES FRANK, DIST. 69

REP. JAMES FRANK, DIST. 69

Frank assesses 88th lege, previews special sessions

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Body The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature adjourned May 29 (as well as one special session), and as was widely predicted, Gov. Greg Abbott will be calling the chambers back into special session again July 8. Rep.