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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Week of January 30, 2026 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comWe need to watch what we wish for; we wished for some moisture and got “snowmageddon.” We have been lucky to maintain electricity.
SILVERTON SAFETY Representatives of the TXDOT Childress office visited Silverton ISD last week to provide a hands-on safety demonstration. | TXDOT PHOTO

SILVERTON SAFETY Representatives of the TXDOT Childress office visited Silverton ISD last week to provide a hands-on safety demonstration. | TXDOT PHOTO

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Childress District delivers impactful traffic safety event at Silverton ISD

Texas Department Of Transportation
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CHILDRESS – The Childress District partnered with Silverton ISD on Jan. 21 to host a comprehensive traffic safety event aimed at helping students make safe, informed decisions on the road.
Jenni Dale Lord will be performing Full Band on a night that will be filled with amazing drink and food specials, according to our friends at the Hotel Turkey This is a free show, but purchasing a table reservation is highly recommended, staff said. Call at (806) 423-1151 or visit www.hotelturkeytexas. com/live-music to reserve. | HOTEL TURKEY FACEBOOK

Jenni Dale Lord will be performing Full Band on a night that will be filled with amazing drink and food specials, according to our friends at the Hotel Turkey This is a free show, but purchasing a table reservation is highly recommended, staff said. Call at (806) 423-1151 or visit www.hotelturkeytexas. com/live-music to reserve. | HOTEL TURKEY FACEBOOK

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VALENTINE’S IN TURKEY

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events MOTLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE is seeking donations for the Motley County Courthouse Veterans Monument.
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Compiled From Texas Tribune, Staff Reports
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state.The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Winners announced for 2025-26 for Star Feed & Seed Big Buck Contest

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A hunting tradition for more than two decades is underway once more—the annual Big Buck Contest sponsored by Star Feed & Seed of Spur, has announced its winners.Star Feed & Seed’s Big Buck Contest is open each season to all licensed hunters who hunt in Dickens County and the eight surrounding...
DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

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DPS Offers Winter Weather Safety Reminders

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.