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Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

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Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug. 11-13

Staff Reports

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Body The Texas Comptroller’s Office has set the days of back-to-school tax-free weekend shopping to encourage all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100)...

Imagine Motley and Dickens Counties in 1923

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Imagine Motley and Dickens Counties in 1923

News Staff

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Body Much of the population worked for the Matador Ranch (est. 1879) or the nearby Four Sixes (est. 1870), the Espuela Cattle Company (est. 1883), the Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company (est. 1883) or the Tongue River Ranch (est. 1898).

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2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com GUTHRIE CSD AND KING COUNTY LIBRARY summer hours, Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Legislature reaches deal on sweeping tax cut package

Richardlee

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body The Senate gave unanimous approval to two measures Wednesday as part of a deal between the House and Senate on how to deliver billions in property tax relief to Texas citizens.

Focus on focaccia

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Focus on focaccia

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body Focaccia is a such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet is ideal for a deep-dish, thick pizza crust. Bread baking is super satisfying. And to add pizza making to the process, is even more fun.

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Twine to find a use for everything on the farm

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body I’m thinking maybe you can stuff one bale wrap, even with straw and manure, into one feed sack. Perfect. We still need 18 more things for our what-makes-senseon- the-farm list. Let’s just go for it. Watering tanks make good swimming pools on the day they’re put into service.

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Flomot News

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body Donnie and Jerry Price of Grand, Oklahoma, visited the weelcend with cousins Linda and Travis Kennell. Mrs. Christi Milam of Jacksboro visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Clois and Kathy Shorter.

WEATHER EFFECTS will likely make cotton prices volatile until the market has a good estimate of how many cotton bales will be produced. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

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Texas cotton crop outlook uncertain, despite recent rains

Adam Russell

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body Texas cotton growers whose crops held on through recent weather could find strong prices during a summer of uncertainty, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. John Robinson, Ph.D.

BROADWAY IN TURKEY Joined by Kirk House, the 108 East Broadway band with Chad and Casey Maines took the stage in the grass lawn last Saturday night at HotelTurkey, playing to an appreciative crowd. | ELLA JENKINS

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SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL TURKEY

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body SPOTLIGHT ON HOTEL TURKEY

SUMMER READING

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SUMMER READING

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Body Caprock Canyons State Park Assistant Park Superintendent Le’Ann Pigg gave a presentation as part of the summer reading program at Caprock Public Library on the interconnectedness of wildlife ecosystems. | COURTESY PHOTO