2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 1667 US-83, Guthrie, (806)596-4411QUITAQUE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., City Hall,106 1st St., Quitaque, (806)...

Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls

Taffy making is an old-school fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.

The 501

Hitchhikers, stories, bicyclesIn a perfect world, all hitchhikers would be harmless. You could give them rides and add one more acquaintance to your list. Me, I like getting to know new people—especially people with good stories.

Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

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.

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

Everyfallpumpkinssteal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies.

Early voting underway for November election

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.

No power, no problem: 5th annual Foothills Celebration a success

Save the date for October 17, 2026 for the 6th Annual Foothills Celebration!

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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., Visitors Center Parking Lot, 850...

Second annual Caprock Community Fall Festival notched for Saturday: pets and pharmaceuticals welcome

We the Women are hosting their second annual Caprock Community Fall Festival and Wellness Fair at the Hope Center in Quitaque on Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 10 a.m.Featuring a blood drive, veterinary services and a drug take-back program, this year’s event is chock full of fun activities for all...