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Sugar cookies to show off for St. Patrick’s Day

Sugar cookies to show off for St. Patrick’s Day

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Sugar cookies to show off for St. Patrick’s Day

News Staff
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Body Salty-savory recipes are usually what I’m drawn to, but the occasional sweet confection is hard to resist at times. Especially when the occasion calls for it. For St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef and cabbage are a staple.
TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

News Staff
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Body As the creator and producer of The Sound of Texas, one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the lone star state and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.
SILVERTON OIL-IVERSARY Jim Estes and his family have operated Silverton Oil, one of the last full-service stations in the Texas Panhandle, for fifty years. | BARBARA BRANNON, CAPROCK COURIER

SILVERTON OIL-IVERSARY Jim Estes and his family have operated Silverton Oil, one of the last full-service stations in the Texas Panhandle, for fifty years. | BARBARA BRANNON, CAPROCK COURIER

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Liz Adams
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Body For four generations, Silverton Oil has kept the Estes family busy and remained a fixture in the Briscoe county seat and surrounding areas.
BOB WILLS DAY IN APRIL Carley du Menil-Martinez with Bob Wills Day / Hotel Turkey stopped by High Plains Public Radio studios last week to update listeners on the status of the 50th Annual Bob Wills Day. | HIGH PLAINS PUBLIC RADIO | COURTESY PHOTO

BOB WILLS DAY IN APRIL Carley du Menil-Martinez with Bob Wills Day / Hotel Turkey stopped by High Plains Public Radio studios last week to update listeners on the status of the 50th Annual Bob Wills Day. | HIGH PLAINS PUBLIC RADIO | COURTESY PHOTO

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50th annual Bob Wills Day kicks off April 28

Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Body The official dance lineup for the 50th annual Bob Wills Day is all set, after postponement due to Covid-19. Organizers hope fans of Western Swing music will “Stay All Night, Stay A Little Longer” in Turkey, Texas, the last week of April.
Spring Break events at Caprock Canyons State Park

Spring Break events at Caprock Canyons State Park

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Spring Break events at Caprock Canyons State Park

News Staff
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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...

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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...

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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

CAPROCK CANYONS SPRING BREAK

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CAPROCK CANYONS SPRING BREAK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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

Reward Increased for March Featured Fugitive from Swisher County

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Reward Increased for March Featured Fugitive from Swisher County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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.