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OPERATINGROUNDTHECLOCK, the plant once extracted helium by liquefying the natural gas and separating helium from it at temperatures 300 degrees below zero. | TEXAS SPUR

OPERATINGROUNDTHECLOCK, the plant once extracted helium by liquefying the natural gas and separating helium from it at temperatures 300 degrees below zero. | TEXAS SPUR

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A Mother Road landmark that was lighter than air

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Along the Mother Road’s 2,448 (give or take) miles are hundreds—maybe thousands—of pull-overworthy sites and sights.Think how many you’ve seen in posts if not in person: the world’s second largest rocking chair, in Fanning, Illinois; the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma; Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in...
POOL IN PROGRESS Hotel Turkey, which has welcomed guests from near and far for nearly 100 years, continues to expand its guest amenities. | DEYNARA LANE

POOL IN PROGRESS Hotel Turkey, which has welcomed guests from near and far for nearly 100 years, continues to expand its guest amenities. | DEYNARA LANE

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New pool brings modern flair to Hotel Turkey

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
CAPROCK COURIERAvibrantnewaddition is taking shape at Hotel Turkey, promising a refreshing destination for locals and travelers alike.
MUSIC AND MORE are on offer at the Hotel Turkey patio when the annual BAM Music Camp comes to town. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUSIC AND MORE are on offer at the Hotel Turkey patio when the annual BAM Music Camp comes to town. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Community spirit shines bright: Music and new beginnings in Turkey

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The spirit of community is alive and well in Turkey, Texas, as residents recently celebrated a vibrant intersection of musical tradition and new beginnings. The town is currently abuzz with the sounds of the annual BAM Music Camp.

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2026 CAPROCK

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comGUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, June 15, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln., Guthrie, (806) 596-4466COMMUNITYSERVICESCAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Open Monday–Friday,...
INVESTIGATORTODD SMITH (left) isn’t presuming to give orders to reenactor T. G. Caraway during last Saturday’s Comanchero Rendezvous program—he’s demonstrating the dress and armament of a U.S. army soldier circa 1871, the key focus of his recent archeological explorations. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CAPROCK COURIER

INVESTIGATORTODD SMITH (left) isn’t presuming to give orders to reenactor T. G. Caraway during last Saturday’s Comanchero Rendezvous program—he’s demonstrating the dress and armament of a U.S. army soldier circa 1871, the key focus of his recent archeological explorations. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 | CAPROCK COURIER

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Smith reveals 13-year search for remains of 1871 Battle of Blanco Canyon casualty—and it’s not where anyone expected

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Since its founding in 2013, the volunteer-run Comanchero Canyons Museum in Quitaque, Texas, has set an ambitious agenda to preserve and interpret the distinctive culture of trade across the Llano Estacado.

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Motley CHC honored with Distinguished Service Award from statewide agency

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Motley County Historical Commission has been awarded a 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) for exemplary initiation and execution of comprehensive programs that preserve Texas’ historic and cultural resources.On June 8, 2026, during the regular monthly...
Hometown Independence day celebrations slated for July 4 weekend

Hometown Independence day celebrations slated for July 4 weekend

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Hometown Independence day celebrations slated for July 4 weekend

Deyanara Lane |
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Locla residents and their visitors are invited to cap off the Independence Day holiday this year with community spirit and dazzling light displays at numerous local fireworks events.PADUCAH The Paducah Volunteer Fire Department in Cottle County is hosting an “America 250” fireworks display on...