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2025 CAPROCK

Public And Civic Meetings Coming Up
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body GUTHRIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln., Guthrie, (806) 596-4466MOTLEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m., admin board room, 1600 Bundy St.

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart.
Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners

James Long |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Texas faces a threat that is adaptable, pervasive, and alarmingly expensive: the feral pig (Sus scrofa), known variously as wild hogs, wild boars, or razorbacks. This invasive exotic species has populations estimated in the millions, and the damage they inflict can be severe.

Filing for county public office begins Nov. 8

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body In 2026, the following offices are up for election/re-election to 4-year terms in Texas counties:• County Judge• County Clerk / District Clerk• County Treasurer• Justice of the Peace• Commissioner, Precinct 2• Commissioner, Precinct 4 Filing dates are November 8, 2025 through...

Chili Cook-off, History Ramble set for Dickens County Nov. 8

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body TheSecondAnnual Spur Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, and held in conjunction with the Dickens County Historical Commission Second Annual History Ramble, is slated for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spur ISD Cafetorium.
RESIDENCE TOTAL LOSS Silverton, Tulia and Quitaque VFDs worked a vehicle turned structure fire near Silverton late Friday night into Saturday morning where the home was declared a total loss. | COURTESY PHOTOS

RESIDENCE TOTAL LOSS Silverton, Tulia and Quitaque VFDs worked a vehicle turned structure fire near Silverton late Friday night into Saturday morning where the home was declared a total loss. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Silverton fire claims residence, total loss

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched late Friday night around 11:30 for a vehicle fire with possible structure involvement southeast of Silverton. Precise location has been withheld per the landowner’s request.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comHOMECOMINGSFORAREASCHOOLS TURKEY-QUITAQUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Oct. 24, vs. SilvertonLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK Marvel at the Moon, last Saturday of every month, 8:30 p.m.