Filings for city councils, school boards begin Jan. 14

Candidates seeking to have their name placed on the ballot in a local election for either a city council or school board must file a candidate application, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.Some political subdivisions may also require a filing fee and/or a petition in lieu of a...

2026 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK headquarters has new hours: SILVERTON SENIOR CITIZENS gather for Game Night first Tuesdays, third Mondays, and fourth Saturdays monthly at 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, Commerce St. across from...

TEXAS STATE PARKS

FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Join Ranger Natalie for a Caprock Canyons Van Tour, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. See the canyons at sunset and learn all about the park history, the Texas State Bison Herd and the natural and cultural resources of the park.

Texas A&M Agrilife to host ag producer meeting “under the cap”

The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension agent in Briscoe County, alongside other keynote speakers, will be hosting an ag producer meeting “under the cap” in Quitaque on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Hope Center.Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the first speaker at 8:15 p.m. Calvin Trostle...

Heirloom marshmallows

Perhaps you received one of the lovely hot chocolate or cocoa gift baskets folks like to give during the holidays. Take it, or your favorite homemade version, to a new level of warmth by infusing the mix with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.

Remember the birds

From the gardenJanuary gardens have little to look at, at least plant wise yet the grey skies over winter landscapes are bustling with hungry birds.

America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

WASHINGTON, D.C., JAN. 1, 2026— America250, the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration, today launched its latest tentpole program, America Gives, a nationwide initiative designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism...

Cap Rock Telephone accepting scholarship applications

According to Cap Rock Telephone’s December newsletter, two categories of scholarships are now open for applications.The cooperative’s Scholastic Achievement Award, which is intended for graduating seniors who live within its service area, is accepting applications through Thursday, Apr. 16.