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TULE FIRE THREATENS HOME The Silverton VFD, family and friends stopped what they were doing to help defend the home of Molly Forman from the blazes of the Tule Fire on Saturday, Oct 3. | COURTESY PHOTO BY MOLLY FORMAN

TULE FIRE THREATENS HOME The Silverton VFD, family and friends stopped what they were doing to help defend the home of Molly Forman from the blazes of the Tule Fire on Saturday, Oct 3. | COURTESY PHOTO BY MOLLY FORMAN

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Tule fire burns 2,500 acres, threatens homes

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 4 for two grass fires. The first fire was west of Silverton, north of the intersection of Highway 86 and Farm to Market Road 378.
400 DUMP TRUCK LOADS of stone and dirt is what TxDOT estimates will be required to fill a 70-foot-feep sinkhole in rural Cottle County. | TxDOT FACEBOOK PAGE

400 DUMP TRUCK LOADS of stone and dirt is what TxDOT estimates will be required to fill a 70-foot-feep sinkhole in rural Cottle County. | TxDOT FACEBOOK PAGE

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Work continues on FM 1038 sinkhole in Cottle County

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONCHILDRESS— Texas Department of Transportation crews continue hauling material to the site of a sinkhole located on FM 1038 in Cottle County between County Roads 485 and 489.
COLTON MORTENSEN BAND Come out and listen to the Colton Mortensen Band, one of the featured musical artists performing during the 5th Annual Foothills Celebration on Oct 18. | COURTESY PHOTO

COLTON MORTENSEN BAND Come out and listen to the Colton Mortensen Band, one of the featured musical artists performing during the 5th Annual Foothills Celebration on Oct 18. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Foothills Celebration live music lineup set

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The fifth annual Foothills Celebration will take place in Matador on Saturday, Oct. 18, with fun events for all ages.The gates will open at 11 a.m. and the day will kick off with a car show and a cornhole tournament.

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2025 CAPROCK

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comCOLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY will be observed Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Federal offices, post offices, many and banks will be closed in observance.
Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

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Blooming Pearl Mushrooms with Herb Dipping Sauce

Angelina L
Thursday, October 2, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMFor those of you who love the umami flavor of a rich sautéed mushroom or perhaps a good steakhouse blooming onion, this recipe is for you.I don’t fry a lot of our foods, but this is one I will make an exception for.

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Briscoe Commissioners to mark 3 county roads“unmaintained”

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Briscoe County commissioners court met in regular session Monday, Sept. 8, during which the commissioners voted to mark three county roads as “unmaintained.”Precinct 2 was approved to purchase signs for CR 28, CR 29 and CR FF to indicate the roads are unmaintained.Judge Cogdell informed the...

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Silverton School posts 1st 6 weeks honor rolls

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Thefollowingstudentsenrolled in Silverton School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st 6 weeks of the 2025–26 school year.First grade: Emmett Adams, Brexlee Bell, Baker Brock, Beckett Brock, Kade Casner, Jewel Cogdell, Lyla Cruz, Landry Estes, Emma Gibson, Hazel Howell, Kain Martinez, Beckham Mayfield,...

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Briscoe County Cook-Off announces 2025 winners

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
CHICKEN• Kaylee Rhoderick, Favorite & Crew (Silverton), 1st place• Bob Huseman, Dreams BBQ (Amarillo), 2nd place• Billy Cruz, Smokin Ace’s BBQ (Tulia), 3rd placeRIBS• Billy Cruz, Smokin Ace’s BBQ (Tulia), 1st place• Bob Huseman, Dreams BBQ (Amarillo), 2nd place• Tim McAfee, High Steaks (Tulia), 3rd...
Pointer named Briscoe County assistant supervisor

Pointer named Briscoe County assistant supervisor

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Pointer named Briscoe County assistant supervisor

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
CHILDRESS— The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proud to announce the promotion of Jimmie Pointer to Briscoe County Assistant Supervisor.Jimmie began his career with TxDOT and the Childress District in 2012 as a general transportation tech (GTT) II.

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LOOKING BACK

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
October 3, 1969: Football, birthday honors, community activities October 3, 1969—Owls travel to Boys Ranch Friday night….Kerry Sim Reeves was chosen to serve as parliamentarian when the Plainview District FFA Chapter met Tuesday….Donnie Brunson was honored at an appreciation party held at the local...