SPOTLIGHT ON MOOREROSE FUNERAL HOME RENOVATION

Body FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES Floydada-based Moore-Rose Funeral Home, with facilities also located in Lockney, Idalou, and Briscoe County, has updated their Silverton Visitation Center to better serve the region.

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.

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.