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REMEMBRANCE OF LONG AGO—AND LAST WEEK In Roaring Springs July 1, neighbors gathered at the community’s memorial to share thanks for those who fought for the nation’s freedom. Bob Kilmer also remembered Motley County’s recent tornado victims and voiced appreciation for volunteers who came together to support Matador, even including strangers who had no ties to the town. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | ELLA JENKINS

REMEMBRANCE OF LONG AGO—AND LAST WEEK In Roaring Springs July 1, neighbors gathered at the community’s memorial to share thanks for those who fought for the nation’s freedom. Bob Kilmer also remembered Motley County’s recent tornado victims and voiced appreciation for volunteers who came together to support Matador, even including strangers who had no ties to the town. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | ELLA JENKINS

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Roaring Springs rallies Motley County for annual July 4 celebration

Ella Jenkins
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body Roaring Springs held its annual Independence Day bash on July 1, with plenty of family-friendly activities. The celebration started with a sentimental patriotic program in the Frank Mitchell Memorial Park. Shortly after, the highly anticipated parade got underway.
KEN KING

KEN KING

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Rep. King assesses recent lege, looks to special sessions

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body Ken King (R-Canadian)— now in his fifth term in the Texas legislature— now represents Briscoe and Hall Counties in the Caprock Courier readership area, along with Andrews, Bailey, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Donley, Gaines, Gray, Hale, Hemphill, Hockley, Lamb,...
NORTH TO CANADA AND BACK AGAIN

NORTH TO CANADA AND BACK AGAIN

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NORTH TO CANADA AND BACK AGAIN

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body NORTH TO CANADA AND BACK AGAIN Last week, editors Barbara Brannon (pictured here with Fort Morgan Times editor and former Texan Brian Porter) and Kay Ellington produced newspaper issues from Wyoming before spending a couple of days in the HGTV Home Town Takeover city of town...
GRAND OPENING On Saturday, July 1, Plains Lumber Company held their grand ppening in Paducah. Developer Mark Hicks, from Lufkin, is flanked by Plains Lumber staff. The Do It Best hardware and lumber company is just one of the properties that Hicks is developinginPaducah;healsoownsCrossroadsCaféonthesquare and slated to open later this year, and the Cottle Hotel, which he has plans for in 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

GRAND OPENING On Saturday, July 1, Plains Lumber Company held their grand ppening in Paducah. Developer Mark Hicks, from Lufkin, is flanked by Plains Lumber staff. The Do It Best hardware and lumber company is just one of the properties that Hicks is developinginPaducah;healsoownsCrossroadsCaféonthesquare and slated to open later this year, and the Cottle Hotel, which he has plans for in 2024. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GRAND OPENING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Body GRAND OPENING On Saturday, July 1, Plains Lumber Company held their grand ppening in Paducah. Developer Mark Hicks, from Lufkin, is flanked by Plains Lumber staff.
Wednesday evening’s tornado left a trail of mangled traffic signs and debris across Highway 70 just south of Matador.

Wednesday evening’s tornado left a trail of mangled traffic signs and debris across Highway 70 just south of Matador.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR TORNADO AFTERMATH

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR TORNADO AFTERMATH
Fourth of July celebrations across the region

Fourth of July celebrations across the region

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Fourth of July celebrations across the region

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body Even as residents throughout our regions clean up from devastating storms last week, communities are more resilient than ever—and the show must go on!
The slow road to Flomot

The slow road to Flomot

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The slow road to Flomot

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body —not the way you want to go if promptness matters— will get you there if there is the middle of nowhere.

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Flomot Homecoming 2023 set for Sat., July 1

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body According to resident Diane Washington, the annual Flomot Homecoming will be this Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the community center in Flomot. “Everyone that has lived in and around Flomot is invited to attend,” said Washington. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

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Paxton impeachment trial set for Sept. 5

Richard Lee
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Body The Senate on Wednesday gave unanimous approval to a resolution requiring impeached Attorney General Ken Paxon to appear in person before the body on September 5th to answer charges laid out by the House.