The 501

Body Little book, big shipDon’t underestimate the long-lasting effects of a little book you read when back when you were barely old enough to read.That’s our theme. But let me digress slightly to specify that the Little Golden books were my favorites. Maybe yours too?

LOOKING BACK

Body July 24, 1977: Incidents, injuries in rural communityJuly 24, 1977—Tracy Gill and Kim Hutsell Mayfield earned ten honor points and the Class B Sweepstakes trophy in the Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest held on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin.

Caprock Public Library wrappingupsummer

Body We have one more program before our Summer Reading Program is over.Natalie Smith, the Caprock Canyons State Park Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator did a presentation on July 23. Our last session will be Wednesday, July 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. with Jazmin Maxey.

WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital receives 5-Star recognition from National Rural Rating System

Body W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital of Lockney, Texas, with a clinic in Briscoe County, has been recognized with a prestigious 5-star rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS)—a top-tier honor that celebrates excellence in rural healthcare delivery across the United States.

Motley commission discusses road impacts from rain, possible veterans memorial

Body In a regular session of the Motley County commissioners court in Matador on June 9, 2025, commissioners discussed a controversial item in reference to ownership of liability for County Road 316 damage following excessive rainfall amounts.

Matador Connect

Body The Matador Farmers' Market was outstanding but had fewer people turn out—probably because of the heat and also school shopping. Tori Jameson is manning a Facebook page with market updates and special events. We should all go to that page and “like” it so we can keep up.

HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACHAMY BOWLES

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Hall commission updated on courthouse restoration

Body COMPILED FROM OFFICIAL MINUTES |A special called meeting of the Hall County commissioners court was held June 26 at the courthouse annex in Memphis to meet with the county historical commission, architects, and builders Premier Commercial Group LLC (PCG) to discuss the progress...

City of Matador pursuing TPWD grant for city park improvements

Body The City of Matador is working with the South Plains Association of Governments and local businesses to put together a request for a matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) that would improve Matador’s city park.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comFirst Day of School SILVERTON ISD Monday, Aug. 11 GUTHRIE CSD Tuesday, Aug. 12 MOTLEY COUNTY ISD Tuesday, Aug. 12 PADUCAH ISD Wednesday, Aug. 13 VALLEY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Aug.