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CHRISTMAS IN MATADOR On Thursday, Dec. 1, the band Narrow Bridge and friends will be performing Christmas music live under the gazebo in downtown Matador as a part of the Christmas in Matador celebration. Christmas music begins at 5 p.m. and starting at 8 the band will have a mini gospel concert. Band members are Alfred Segovia, Juan Sustaita, Kenan Phillips and Rickey Green. | COURTESY PHOTO

CHRISTMAS IN MATADOR On Thursday, Dec. 1, the band Narrow Bridge and friends will be performing Christmas music live under the gazebo in downtown Matador as a part of the Christmas in Matador celebration. Christmas music begins at 5 p.m. and starting at 8 the band will have a mini gospel concert. Band members are Alfred Segovia, Juan Sustaita, Kenan Phillips and Rickey Green. | COURTESY PHOTO

Christmas celebrations around Caprock Country

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Body It’s that most wonderful time of the year, when folks in communities everywhere gather to celebrate, dance, dine, and buy gifts at their favorite local merchants.
Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Body CAPROCK CHRISTMAS Across Caprock Country this week there will be holiday celebrations in Matador, Silverton, Paducah and Roaring Springs.
SHINE ON On Friday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Texas’ Port Isabel Lighthouse will be once again be illuminated. The event is free and open to the public. | BARBARA BRANNON PHOTO

SHINE ON On Friday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Texas’ Port Isabel Lighthouse will be once again be illuminated. The event is free and open to the public. | BARBARA BRANNON PHOTO

Texas’ historic Port Isabel Lighthouse to shine again Dec. 9

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Body in the dark, the Port Isabel lighthouse, the only lighthouse on the Texas Gulf Coast that is open to the public, will light up once again.
NEW INNKEEPERS IN TEXAS Barbara and Christian Heim have relocated from British Columbia to Matador, Texas, to take over running the historic Hotel Matador. | CAPROCK COURIER

NEW INNKEEPERS IN TEXAS Barbara and Christian Heim have relocated from British Columbia to Matador, Texas, to take over running the historic Hotel Matador. | CAPROCK COURIER

From Canada to Matador: new owners settle in at historic hotel

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body It’s a dream come true for Barbara and Christian Heim – and one they’ve been working toward most of their lives.
DR. GLENN BLODGETT

DR. GLENN BLODGETT

6666’s ‘Doc Blodgett’ passes away

Compiled From Media Reports
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body GUTHRIE—Veterinarian Glenn Blodgett, known far and wide as “Doc Blodgett,” died Sunday, Nov. 20, at the age of 73. In 1982, Dr. Blodgett began working for Burnett Ranches, which included the legendary Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie.