ABOUT THE MEETING
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Where: Quitaque Country Club, 1st and Main When: Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Overheard
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In elementary school back in Texas, I was awkward and terribly shy, and believed I was unpopular and anything but cute. So Valentine’s Day, the day expressing friendship, admiration and love, was a mild source of apprehension for me.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Matador keyed up for ‘Killer Dueling Pianos’ Feb. 25.
Matador keyed up for ‘Killer Dueling Pianos’ Feb. 25.
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The nationally known “Killer Dueling Pianos” program is coming to Matador Saturday, Feb. 25 as a fundraiser for the non-profit Foothills Celebrations, whichsponsorscommunity events throughout the year.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings through Feb. 17
Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings through Feb. 17
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Cities and school boards across Caprock Country will continue to accept applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards through Friday, February 17.
In municipal elections, the following positions will be on the May 6 ballot.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
PLAYOFFS AROUND THE CORNER
PLAYOFFS AROUND THE CORNER
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This week is the final regular season of high school basketball, and playoffs begin next week. Silverton and Valley, shown here, are both well positioned to make the playoffs. Both boys and girls teams are either in first or second place in the district.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Caprock Chamber of Commerce explores forming; meeting Feb. 16 in Quitaque
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A group of business owners are looking to form a Chamber of Commerce to help market the Caprock area of Texas.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senators have‘once in a lifetime’chance with state budget
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Telling members of the Senate Finance committee that they will likely never again see a session with the state as flush with cash as it is now, state comptroller Glenn Hegar said lawmakers must decide how to carefully shepherd the state's record-breaking income.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
HEART-Y MEAL This combination of beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and barley, along with flavorful spices, is a winning, heart-healthy combination. | Angelina LaRue photo
It’s Black Bean Chili season
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Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this weekend, or for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. This recipe is not only warm and comforting, it’s also very heart-healthy for you and the ones you love.
I recall a stew I used to eat as a kid that had barely in it.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Record-breaking snowfall blankets West Texas
After A Prolonged Period
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
of dry weather, which is not uncommon during the winter in West Texas, things took a dramatic turn. The instigating feature was a potent mid-upper level storm system that dropped into the Desert Southwest, then directed itself toward Texas.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
SPOTLIGHT ON SNOW DAY ACROSS CAPROCK COUNTRY
SPOTLIGHT ON SNOW DAY ACROSS CAPROCK COUNTRY
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SPOTLIGHT ON SNOW DAY ACROSS CAPROCK COUNTRY
Wednesday, February 1, 2023