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EF-3TORNADO DESTROYED SUBSTATION in Matador in 2023, leaving thousands without power as far as Abilene, Texas. See photo after reconstruction, page 9. | COURTESY PHOTO

EF-3TORNADO DESTROYED SUBSTATION in Matador in 2023, leaving thousands without power as far as Abilene, Texas. See photo after reconstruction, page 9. | COURTESY PHOTO

Why the power outages?

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Residents across the Caprock region have experienced multiple “scheduled power outages” over the course of the last year. AEP Texas dutifully informed customers of the planned outages, but many have asked the question, Why were they required in the first place?
ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Lubbock’s Burrows, elected Texas House speaker Jan. 14, seeks bipartisan support in new role

James BarragÁn And Jasper Scherer |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Forty-nine of the 62 Democrats ended up supporting Burrows,handing the six-term lawmaker the speaker’s gavel and one of the most influential roles in Texas government.
TALES FROM

TALES FROM

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.Flowers along the highway.
Garlic bread pizza

Garlic bread pizza

Garlic bread pizza

Angelina L
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMGame-day food is always an exciting topic in our circle of friends and family, and among readers. It’s almost celebrated as much as our beloved holiday dishes.
Finders keepers,

Finders keepers,

Finders keepers, losers winners

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body COMMENTARYLife is all about getting ready for an estate sale. Your own.If you end up with a big one, good for you. If you end up with nothing much, even better. That’s my goal.Aren’t goals wonderful devices? They need not be reached to give us direction.
Houseplant pest care

Houseplant pest care

Houseplant pest care

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYOutdoor temperatures are below freezing right now, but indoors temperatures are comfortable for humans and houseplants but also plant pests.The most common houseplant pest is that small, black, fly-like insect, the annoying fungus gnat.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month,12–1 p.m. 106 N. 1st St., Quitaque, (806) 455-1225. All are welcome.CAPROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time, Fridays, 1 p.m., 106 N. 1st St.

MOTLEY COUNTY STOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body The 2025 Motley County Stock Show will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025.The list of events is as follows: 7:00 a.m. Breakfast for all livestock exhibitors sponsored by Motley Farm and Ranch 9:00 a.m.

TGCA 2024 FALL SPORTS ALL-STATE TEAMS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Body TheTexas Girls Coaches Association last week named the following high school athletes in the Caprock Courier readership area to the organization’s 2024 All-State Team in cross country in Conference 1A: Melody Rampley (Junior) of Silverton High School (under Coach April Howell and...