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BCCC HELPS SENIORS The Briscoe County Cook-Off Committee stopped by the Silverton Senior Citizens Center to make a donation last week. All proceeds from the meals they serve are returned to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

BCCC HELPS SENIORS The Briscoe County Cook-Off Committee stopped by the Silverton Senior Citizens Center to make a donation last week. All proceeds from the meals they serve are returned to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

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BCCC HELPS SENIORS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
BCCC HELPS SENIORS The Briscoe County Cook-Off Committee stopped by the Silverton Senior Citizens Center to make a donation last week. All proceeds from the meals they serve are returned to the community
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Well, we finally got our killing freeze, and my petunias are no longer as they froze, too. I don’t know where they came from, as I didn’t plant them or even had the seed, but they came up so pretty and stayed all summer, and I really enjoyed them.
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

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Christmas celebrations around Caprock Country

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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. While the events below tend to be hometown affairs, we’re sure any of them would welcome visitors from neighboring towns or afar.
Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings

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Holiday Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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

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

Barbara Brannon
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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. The lighthouse, now a Texas Historical Commission State Historic Site, has recently had a reproduction 3rd order Fresnel lens installed in its lantern room.
New coffee shop to open in Roaring Springs Friday

New coffee shop to open in Roaring Springs Friday

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New coffee shop to open in Roaring Springs Friday

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Roaring Springs Coffee Depot is on track to open Friday, Dec. 2 with a special Christmas Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. The new bistro is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Marquita Blackwell (left, above) and Sara Mancari (right, above), who have been busy decorating the historic...