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2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public And Civic Meetings Comingup
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
MATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, July 10, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255 BRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday, July 14, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 14, 9:30 a.m., County Courthouse,...
‘WE WANT A NEW PARK!’ Turkey kiddos turned out Friday, June 27 to do their part in raising funds for their new city park. | COURTESY PHOTO

‘WE WANT A NEW PARK!’ Turkey kiddos turned out Friday, June 27 to do their part in raising funds for their new city park. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Two weeks left for TCAF $150K fundraising goal

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Big plans are underway in Turkey astheTurkeyCommunityActionFund (TCAF), a local non-profit organization, gears up to apply for a major Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, to fund the City Park Revitalization Project.TCAF is looking for the community’s support as...
BISONTERRITORY Doesn’t the outline of the Caprock Canyons State Park boundary remind you just a little of a bison’s head? Come learn about bison, bats and more during a full schedule of events this summer. | GOOGLE MAPS

BISONTERRITORY Doesn’t the outline of the Caprock Canyons State Park boundary remind you just a little of a bison’s head? Come learn about bison, bats and more during a full schedule of events this summer. | GOOGLE MAPS

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History, art, nature await you at Caprock Canyons

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
SUMMER IS PRIME TIME FOR CLARITY TUNNEL BAT TOURS: SIGN UP NOWAt Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, Ranger Natalie has July jam-packed with exciting, educational events.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events COTTLE COUNTY JOB FAIR Thursday, June 26, 1–3 p.m., Bicentennial City-County Library, 809 Richards St., Paducah GUTHRIE POOL open daily, 1–6 p.m.; $1 per person a day; $10 individual summer pass; $25 family summer pass;...
Thumping tomatoes

Thumping tomatoes

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Thumping tomatoes

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYSummer months have taken a toll on many tomato plants. What is a gardener to do about tomatoes that have flowers but no fruit.
Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

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Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEMy family has many versions of potato salad we enjoy. I still love the one my mom has always made with whipped potatoes, mustard, pickles, onion and boiled eggs. And my aunt used to make a good German potato salad.
FRENSHIPHIGHSCHOOLER Camden Reesegothisshotatcovering theUIL StateFootball Chamionship inDecember 2024thankstoaTexasSpurconnection— andcameawaywithanawardwinning page-onephotograph.

FRENSHIPHIGHSCHOOLER Camden Reesegothisshotatcovering theUIL StateFootball Chamionship inDecember 2024thankstoaTexasSpurconnection— andcameawaywithanawardwinning page-onephotograph.

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2024 newspaper issues

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
PARAGRAPH RANCH GROUP NEWSPAPERS AMONG WEEKLIES HONOREDAt the 145th convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19– 21, in Denton, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among 108 Texas daily, semi-weekly,...
Food, fun, and fireworks for the Fourth across the Caprock

Food, fun, and fireworks for the Fourth across the Caprock

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Food, fun, and fireworks for the Fourth across the Caprock

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Independence Day is approaching fast, and organizations across the Caprock coverage area are planning family fun events for you and your family to celebrate.SILVERTON The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department will be accepting donations while serving hot dogs and homemade ice cream Friday, July 4th...