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IT’S IN THE PAN Here’s a way to present a yummy gift that would provide a decadent treat yet give something the recipient can keep after the brownies are long gone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

IT’S IN THE PAN Here’s a way to present a yummy gift that would provide a decadent treat yet give something the recipient can keep after the brownies are long gone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Kill it with these scrumptious skillet brownies!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE I recently baked a batch of brownies to give as a secret Santa surprise for someone who loves baked goods.
The 501

The 501

The 501

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body COMMENTARYHANABA MUNN WELCHCheck my pulse. That little green Mucinex guy is starting to look cute.I blow my nose to whoever thought about turning mucus into a cartoon character in the first place.
Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYLooking for a gift for a wannabe gardener? A gift that keeps on giving? One that even someone with a black thumb can grow? A waxed Amaryllis is just the gift.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body We didn’t get to quilt this week, but we had a great Thanksgiving with our families. My grandson and family from Illinois did not get to come but we expect to see him Christmas. It is hard to see everyone at every occasion.
Christmas in Matador results are in

Christmas in Matador results are in

Christmas in Matador results are in

Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body The results are in for the 2nd annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Matador Dec. 5.1st Place ($300 prize) went to Lee Jones and the ’75 Model Fire Truck carrying Santa and Mrs.
SANTA AND HIS BELOVED posed for a photo Saturday evening with the LifeStar 4 helicopter, operated out of Childress, Texas.

SANTA AND HIS BELOVED posed for a photo Saturday evening with the LifeStar 4 helicopter, operated out of Childress, Texas.

Santa trades sleigh for Bell 407 in Valley

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were flying around Saturday night Dec. 7, mapping out their flight path for Christmas Eve when they spotted LifeStar 4 Medevac helicopter out of Childress, Texas flying alongside them.
ROLLING INTO THE SPIRIT of holiday fun and shopping were parade entries in last Saturday’s Foothills Christmas parade in Matador. Read more, page 5. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROLLING INTO THE SPIRIT of holiday fun and shopping were parade entries in last Saturday’s Foothills Christmas parade in Matador. Read more, page 5. | COURTESY PHOTO

December doin’s throughout the region

Liz Adams |
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body While most of the small towns in The Big Empty mounted their Christmas spectaculars the first week of December, it’s not too late to enjoy a myriad of opportunities— from community service to celebrations—around the region.

2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comLocal Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK announces closures for wildlife management: Monday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.–Friday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m.–Friday, Dec.20, 2 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 25, 4 p.m.