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Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body From the gardenBlack and orange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.
FRUIT FACT A flower requiring pollination to grow into a fruit is what makes a fruit, rather than a vegetable. | MICHAEL MILLER & BRYLEE WILLIAMS, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

FRUIT FACT A flower requiring pollination to grow into a fruit is what makes a fruit, rather than a vegetable. | MICHAEL MILLER & BRYLEE WILLIAMS, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

Adam Russell |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Everyfallpumpkinssteal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit.Joe Masabni, Ph.D.
Early voting underway for November election

Early voting underway for November election

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Early voting underway for November election

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 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.
The Paducah Lady Dragons led the home crowd in an a capella singing of the national anthem prior to the team’s match with Benjamin October 18. FULL STORY, PAGE 6 | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

The Paducah Lady Dragons led the home crowd in an a capella singing of the national anthem prior to the team’s match with Benjamin October 18. FULL STORY, PAGE 6 | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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PADUCAH PATRIOTISM

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Halloween activities

Halloween activities

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Halloween activities planned across Caprock

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body It’s spooky season, and the Caprock area is turning out several fun activities for the family to celebrate Halloween this year.Silverton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
RAMPLEY STATE BOUND Silverton’s Melody Rampley, a senior Lady Owl, is state bound following the UIL Region 1 cross country meet in Lubbock on Monday. | COURTESY PHOTO

RAMPLEY STATE BOUND Silverton’s Melody Rampley, a senior Lady Owl, is state bound following the UIL Region 1 cross country meet in Lubbock on Monday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Caprock schools will send 10 to UIL State XC meet

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Cross country athletes from schools across the Caprock area competed in the regional meet at Lubbock Mae Simmons Park on Monday, Oct. 20.