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Harvesting just-right

Harvesting just-right

Harvesting just-right cantaloupes

From the gardenIn last week’s column were indicators of a ripe watermelon – mainly, checking out the condition of the tendril attached to the melon and harvesting when the tendril is dried.

Briscoe’s Antina Ranch assists with Kerr County relief

KODIE FAIRCHILD AND BARBARA BRANNON |Antina Barrel Creek Ranch, located in Briscoe County, has a personal connection to the summer camp in Kerr County that suffered such tragedy during river flooding earlier this month.On the morning of July 4, ranch manager Jeremy Adkins (who has a personal...
FREE COMMUNITY INFORMATION The Caprock Courier has provided free copies of its most recent Bob Wills Day special section to event patrons and visitors, to help shine a spotlight on one of the community’s bestknown events and the local advertisers who support it.

FREE COMMUNITY INFORMATION The Caprock Courier has provided free copies of its most recent Bob Wills Day special section to event patrons and visitors, to help shine a spotlight on one of the community’s bestknown events and the local advertisers who support it.

KCBD-TV to host broadcast from Turkey Wednesday night

The community of Turkey will host Lubbock’s KCBD News Channel 11 Wednesday, July 23, as one of the five cities selected this summer for the broadcaster’s annual Live Community Coverage Tour.The KCBD team will be at the City Park in Turkey on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30 p.m. to feature the community...
NANCESNAMEDPIONEERSOFTHEYEAR Retired Briscoe County JudgeWayne Nance, along with wife (and county librarian)Tina, a retired Silverton educator, have been selected as the 2025 Briscoe County Celebration’s Pioneers of the Year. | COURTESY PHOTO

NANCESNAMEDPIONEERSOFTHEYEAR Retired Briscoe County JudgeWayne Nance, along with wife (and county librarian)Tina, a retired Silverton educator, have been selected as the 2025 Briscoe County Celebration’s Pioneers of the Year. | COURTESY PHOTO

Wayne and Tina Nance named Briscoe County Pioneers of the Year

WayneandTinaNance of Silverton will be honored as the 2025 Briscoe County Celebration’s Pioneers of the Year during the county’s upcoming Briscoe County Celebration.Longtime residents of Briscoe County and active members in the Silverton community, the Nances are fully deserving of the honor.
Jeremy Adkins, who manages the Antina Barrel Creek Ranch in Briscoe County, accompanied by ranch staffers Heath Carlisle and Shealee Carlisle, traveled to Camp Mystic in Kerrville to lend help within hours of July 4’s fatal flooding. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jeremy Adkins, who manages the Antina Barrel Creek Ranch in Briscoe County, accompanied by ranch staffers Heath Carlisle and Shealee Carlisle, traveled to Camp Mystic in Kerrville to lend help within hours of July 4’s fatal flooding. | COURTESY PHOTO

HELPING HANDS

SethWard and the Silence will be the featured musical act at the 133rd Briscoe Celebration Saturday night in Silverton after the rodeo. Ward is from Arlington. His band’s sound has been described as a country-based foundation but also infused with Americana, alt country and folk. | COURTESY PHOTO

SethWard and the Silence will be the featured musical act at the 133rd Briscoe Celebration Saturday night in Silverton after the rodeo. Ward is from Arlington. His band’s sound has been described as a country-based foundation but also infused with Americana, alt country and folk. | COURTESY PHOTO

CELEBRATION BAND

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal EventsBRISCOE COUNTY CELEBRATION AND RANCH RODEO will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1–2, 6 p.m., Wood Memorial Arena, Silverton. Admission is $10 Friday night and $15 Saturday night for adults. Kids get in for $5 each night.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comGUTHRIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, July 21, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 301 Jaguar Ln., Guthrie, (806) 596-4466 PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, July 21, 6...