First National Bank of Quitaque now offering all bank services in Silverton

Body The Silverton location of FNB Quitaque has received banking regulatory approval to be a full-service bank branch. FNB Quitaque president Guy Young said, “You can now do everything at Silverton that you can do at any bank—cash checks, make deposits and loans.

Motley County Library receives donation from Farris Foundation

Body in Matador has received a $10,000 donation from the Farris Foundation in Floyd County. “The Kinder and Martha Farris Foundation has been a major contributor to the library for many years and we are very appreciative of their support,” library director Carla Meador said.

Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings

Body Cities and school boards across Caprock Country are now accepting applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards, as of January 18. The filing deadline is February 17. In municipal elections, the following positions will be on the May 6 ballot.

Medjool almonds sweeten two-ingredient cookies

Body Cookie trends using as few ingredients as possible are all over social media. You may have seen the ones that are flourless, or consist of only four, or even as little as three, ingredients. When preparing for a whole food-plant based diet, cooks often use dates as sweeteners.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES TO...

Body If you or a family member of any age live anywhere in our readership counties (Briscoe, Cottle, Hall, King, Motley) you’re welcome to participate. caprockcourier@ gmail.

Strings on the sly: gypsy violinists

Body COMMENTARY HANABA MUNN WELCH Gypsy violinists are where you find them. Unless things have changed since 1969 (maybe they have), if you eat perfunctory goulash in Hungary in a romantic outdoor setting, you’ll be serenaded by a tip-collecting perfunctory strolling gypsy violinist.

Motley County Livestock Show coming up Jan. 21

Body The 2023 Motley County Junior Livestock Show is coming up in Matador this Saturday, Jan. 21. The event will be held at the Motley County ISD Bus Barn and is open to the public. Each year the show has roughly 25-35 children participating.