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Trout stocked in Caprock Canyon State Park’s Lake Theo

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body As a part of a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TOWD) trout stocking program next month and with the cooperation of Caprock Partners Foundation, Caprock Canyon State Park’s Lake Theo is scheduled to receive 1,700 Rainbow Trout.
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

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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

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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.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT OWL Rowdy Cogdell of Night Owl Espresso & Tea joins other downtown merchants in welcoming residents and visitors to take part in Silverton’s citywide Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 3. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

CHRISTMAS NIGHT OWL Rowdy Cogdell of Night Owl Espresso & Tea joins other downtown merchants in welcoming residents and visitors to take part in Silverton’s citywide Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 3. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

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Silverton to host citywide Christmas Open House Dec. 3

Toy Cogdell
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Body Silvertonbusiness owners have organized a citywide ChristmasOpenHouse that will take place in different places around town on Saturday, Dec. 3.
SEASON ENDS Last Friday night, No. 1 1A D1 Benjamin beat Motley County 56-6. Motley County was a state finalist last year. The Benjamin Mustangs (10-0) advance to play Newcastle, while Jayton (8-3) and Throckmorton (8-3) meet in the other region semifinal. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO

SEASON ENDS Last Friday night, No. 1 1A D1 Benjamin beat Motley County 56-6. Motley County was a state finalist last year. The Benjamin Mustangs (10-0) advance to play Newcastle, while Jayton (8-3) and Throckmorton (8-3) meet in the other region semifinal. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO

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Caprock Country football season ends

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body SEASON ENDS Last Friday night, No. 1 1A D1 Benjamin beat Motley County 56-6. Motley County was a state finalist last year. The Benjamin Mustangs (10-0) advance to play Newcastle, while Jayton (8-3) and Throckmorton (8-3) meet in the other region semifinal.
WILLMON WINS: Q&A

WILLMON WINS: Q&A

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WILLMON WINS: Q&A

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body Former Matador resident and Patton Springs graduate Trent Willmon took home a Country Music Award last week for producing the single of the year for singer-songwriter Cody Johnson.

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ELECTION RESULTS FOR CAPROCK COUNTRY

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body In this week’s edition, you will find the unofficial results of last week’s elections from Briscoe, Cottle, King and Motley counties. See how your communities voted in Congressional, state and local elections

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Caprock Country Christmas around the corner

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Body If Thanksgiving is just a week away . . . then it’s Black Friday the day after, and the start of the shopping and events season— one month till Christmas! There’s lots going on in Texas Caprock Country, at home or in the neighboring town across the county line.