Spring Break events at Caprock Canyons State Park

Body March 16: 10:00 AM - Art in Nature, Rangerled Hike 1:00 PM - Backpacking 101 3-5:00 PM - Roving Interpretation 8:00 PM - Wildlife Fact or Fiction March 17: 10:00 AM - Colors in Nature, Ranger-led Hike 2:00 PM - The Bison Supercenter 3-5:00 PM - Roving...

Fed board approves Happy State Bank acquisition

Body The Federal Reserve Board in late February announced its approval of the application by Home BancShares, Inc., Conway, Arkansas, to acquire Happy Bancshares, Inc., Canyon, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire Happy State Bank, Happy, Texas.

LOOKING BACK

Body March 1947: Six inches of snow blankets Briscoe County March 13, 1947—First grade students on the honor roll were Billy Baird, Robert Hailey Hill, Donnie Stephens, Charles Strange, Judy Burson, Janice Donnell, Gail Mercer, Zobie Sue Self, Marjorie Autry, Carson Grabbe, Dwain...

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body It looks like we are going to thaw out and stay warm for a few days. Maybe we are getting closer to spring and we won’t have many more cold spells, I hope. Oh,the girls lack just a little getting the quilt finished.

CAPROCK CANYONS SPRING BREAK

Body CAPROCK CANYONS SPRING BREAK Park officials report that visitation at Caprock Canyons State Park is already picking up. If you plan to visit us over the next two weeks be sure to reserve your day now and save yourself some time at check in. 

Reward Increased for March Featured Fugitive from Swisher County

Body AUSTIN – The reward for Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive James Mark Bishop, who is this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $8,500 for information leading to his arrest if tips are received during the month of March.

Cogdell wins Briscoe Co. judge; Holloway keeps Cottle Co. office

Body On ballots where many Texas state and local offices this year will essentially be determined at the primary level, voter turnout was robust throughout precincts in this newspaper’s coverage area. Two county judges’ seats are among the most important to voters on a local level.

Briscoe looking to join blockchain boom

Body If you’re among those in West Texas trying to get a handle on crytpocurrency, blockchain technology and the energy needs of these new-ish technologies, you’re not alone.