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REP. JAMES FRANK

REP. JAMES FRANK

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Rep. Frank schedules town hall for Paducah

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body State Representative James Frank is coming to Paducah for one of the Town Hall meetings he will conduct throughout the 14 counties of District 69.Rep. Frank said, “I always look forward to the opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors here in our region.

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2026 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body Public and Civic Meetings ComingUpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comVOTING INFORMATION FOR MAY 2 ELECTION: last day to register for vote in your local elections is Thursday, April 2. Early voting will be April 20-28.

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A Stodghill in South Carolina

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body The Caprock Courier had a note this week from former columnist Joy Stodghill, whose local news and musings we always enjoyed in “Friendship Quilters.” Give her a call and let her know you read this in the news!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2025

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Performance (UPRA/NMRA/KPRA Sanctioned) Friday night Mutton Bustin’(during rodeo) – buckle to winners!8 p.m. VFW Memorial Building Doors Open9 p.m.–1 a.m. Western Dance featuring Finis Smith &The Double Diamond Band ($15/person)

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body 8 a.m Open Team Roping Books Open (Rope at 9:00 AM)9 a.m Old Settlers Reunion Registration (Paducah High School)9 a.m.–3 p.m. Classic Car Show (Cottle Co. Courthouse Square)10 a.m.–6 p.m Vendor Show (Moffitt Barn at Rodeo Grounds)11 a.
LEATHERS HANDS OVER REINS of 6666 Ranch operations to Dr. Nathan Canady, announced as new president of operations / Horse Division, and Dusty Burson, general manager of the Cattle Division, according to press releases from the ranch. | COURTESY PHOTO

LEATHERS HANDS OVER REINS of 6666 Ranch operations to Dr. Nathan Canady, announced as new president of operations / Horse Division, and Dusty Burson, general manager of the Cattle Division, according to press releases from the ranch. | COURTESY PHOTO

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6666’s Leathers moves to board; Canady takes reins of Horse Division, Burson to head up Cattle Division

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body GUTHRIE—The Four Sixes Ranch announced March 19 that Joe Leathers, president of operations, would be transitioning to the 6666 board of directors and retire from the day-to-day operations of the ranch, marking a significant moment in the ranch’s history while ensuring...
Matador tops Airbnb’s ‘off-the-map’Texas destinations to visit

Matador tops Airbnb’s ‘off-the-map’Texas destinations to visit

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Matador tops Airbnb’s ‘off-the-map’Texas destinations to visit

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body More Texas travelers are shying away from highly hyped destinations for their vacations and are instead turning to the calming roadside with increasing interest in rural areas of the state, according to Airbnb, and one tiny West Texas city is generating buzz atop a brand-new...

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Body STAAR TESTING IN TEXAS BEGINS IN APRIL. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL FOR YOUR DISTRICT’S TESTING SCHEDULE.Local Events SILVERTON TOWN HALL MEETING regarding Silverton ISD school bond, Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.