SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS IN TURKEY
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS IN TURKEY
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Caprock area to elect 3 new county judges in 2026
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Election filings for candidates wishing to appear on the March 3, 2026 primary are completed, and three counties are poised to have new leadership after the 2026 election.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS
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Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comChristmas Breaks for area schools GUTHRIE COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 22–Jan. 5 MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 22–Jan. 2 PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
VIEW AN ALBUM of spectacular dark-sky photographs capturing the MilkyWay, bright stars, and last week’s Northern Lights on the park’s Facebook page, with images by Maegan Lanham, Sherry Cory, Rafe Griga and Richard Galle. | FACEBOOK
A decade in the making: Caprock Canyons achieves DarkSky International designation
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After nearly a decade of time-consuming and in-depth processes, the Caprock Canyons State Park announced on Nov. 25 that they have earned their prestigious International Dark Sky Park (IDSP) certification, designating them a Bortle 2 International State Park.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Ranch House Society invites shoppers to Silverton for the holidays
Ranch House Society invites shoppers to Silverton for the holidays
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Silverton’s Ranch House Society retail boutique— a new addition to the city’s downtown since October—brings just the right mix of benefits that every community hopes for: a thriving storefront to draw in customers, a chunk of sales tax revenue for the public coffers, and a great...
Thursday, December 11, 2025
2025 CAPROCK
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Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806) 596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., City Hall, 106 1st St.
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2 Caprock counties will change leadership in ’26
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Key election dates for 2026 are: Dec. 8, 2025 Candidate filing deadline March 3, 2026 U.S. Primary Election May 3, 2026 Uniform Election (Municipal and other non-county elections) Nov. 3, 2026 U.S.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS
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Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events MOTLEY COUNTY LIBRARY will host its annual Christmas at the Library, Thursday, Dec. 4, 5–8 p.m. We will offer free photos with the Grinch and Cindy Lou.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Comptroller distributes $70K to local communities in November
Comptroller distributes $70K to local communities in November
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(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in November, 5.4 percent more than in November 2024. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
HOLIDAY ‘BELL’ IN TURKEY Santa Claus’s arrival in Turkey, Texas, will be a slightly different twist on Rudolph and the traditional sleigh— he and Mrs. Claus will touch down via helicopter in the city’s baseball field at 4 p.m. Selfies will be available with Santa immediately following the landing. | 2024 FILE PHOTO, KODIE FAIRCHILD
Christmas-season events in Caprock Country
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The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates.
Thursday, December 4, 2025