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' YELLOWSTONE' UPDATE: With Kevin Costner departing the popular series, rumors about the show abound. | COURTESY PHOTO

' YELLOWSTONE' UPDATE: With Kevin Costner departing the popular series, rumors about the show abound. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Body ' YELLOWSTONE' UPDATE: With Kevin Costner departing the popular series, rumors about the show abound. 
NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

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SOCIALMEDIA was essential to sharing information in the aftermath of the June 21 Matador tornado. Shond Barton Elliott posted this tidbit last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

SOCIALMEDIA was essential to sharing information in the aftermath of the June 21 Matador tornado. Shond Barton Elliott posted this tidbit last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

SOCIAL MEDIA

Body SOCIAL MEDIA was essential to sharing information in the aftermath of the June 21 Matador tornado. Shond Barton Elliott posted this tidbit last week.
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

Roaring Springs rallies Motley County for annual July 4 celebration

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

Rep. King assesses recent lege, looks to special sessions

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

NORTH TO CANADA AND BACK AGAIN

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

GRAND OPENING

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.

SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR TORNADO AFTERMATH

Body SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR TORNADO AFTERMATH
Fourth of July celebrations across the region

Fourth of July celebrations across the region

Fourth of July celebrations across the region

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!