FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

We did finish Rose Mary’s quilt that some grandmother made from lots of scraps, but we aren’t sure of the pattern. It really turned out pretty, though. We had time to get my quilt put up so that we can get started on it next week. We are so sorry Carolyn could not be with us, but she was sick.

Area municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings through Feb. 17

For cities and school boards across Caprock Country, the filing deadline to run for public office is Friday, February 17. Interested candidates should reach out to local city halls and local school boards. In municipal elections, the following positions will be on the May 6 ballot.

Perry files bills to create Texas Water Fund

Sen. Charles Perry, Texas Senate District 28, filed Senate Bill 837 and Senate Joint Resolution 43 to create the Water for Texas Fund at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Caprock Chamber of Commerce to hold exploratory meeting Thursday

A group of business owners are looking to form a Chamber of Commerce to help market the Caprock area of Texas. On February 16 there will be an informational meeting for business owners in Quitaque, Turkey and Silverton to come together and hear a proposal for the Caprock Chamber of Commerce.

ABOUT THE MEETING

Where: Quitaque Country Club, 1st and Main When: Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact: Jamie Plumlee (806) 681-1943 (Turkey Tracks, Turkey) Toy Cogdell (806) 282-4322 (Night Owl Espresso & Tea, Silverton) Kaylee Rhoderick (806)823-2130 (Kaylee’s Place Flowers,...

Overheard

In elementary school back in Texas, I was awkward and terribly shy, and believed I was unpopular and anything but cute. So Valentine’s Day, the day expressing friendship, admiration and love, was a mild source of apprehension for me.