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VATRE saves Valley School

VATRE saves Valley School

VATRE saves Valley School

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Body Valley School’s voterapproved tax ratification election (VATRE) Proposition A on the 2024 November Election ballot passed, saving the school from what might’ve been an inevitable shutdown.
JAMES FRANK, TX-69

JAMES FRANK, TX-69

Frank re-elected in TX-69

Kay Ellington |
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Body In the general election on November 5, all Caprock Country counties went overwhelmingly for the Republican Trump-Vance ticket for president and Ted Cruz for Senator. See county results on page 8.In House District 69, James Frank was re-elected.
Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Apple tart an elegant autumn dessert

Angelina L
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body If you find yourself searching for a quick, last-minute dessert for the quickly-approaching holidays, I’ve got one that will be a crowd-pleaser, and it makes for a stunning presentation. The best part is, it is super simple to make, with few ingredients.
Enjoy Glorious November

Enjoy Glorious November

Enjoy Glorious November

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body From the garden Enjoy Glorious NovemberNovember has arrived and now is a glorious time in the garden. Before hunkering down for the winter months, enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons by taking some quiet time in the garden.
Grave AI deficiency

Grave AI deficiency

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body Wills Point. The name jumped out at me as I traveled across Texas on a Shreveport-to-Fargo trek, headed home to the farm.Ephesians 5:22 also spoke to me: “Wives, obey your husbands .…” Would Hugh want me dawdling in a cemetery, looking for a grave in Wills Point?Short answer: Yes.
FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT wound up as a heartbreaker for the Silverton Owls, after callback of a crucial last-quarter play. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT wound up as a heartbreaker for the Silverton Owls, after callback of a crucial last-quarter play. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

Owls end season in tight matchup against Lorenzo

Kodie Fairchild
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body TheSilvertonOwls traveled to Lorenzo last Friday night to finish their season with a heartbreaking 52-55 loss against the Hornets.The Owls started with an 8-0 lead early in the game, but the Hornets quickly answered with their own 6 points.
Runners Melody Rampley (right, 18th place) and Hagen Lopez (left, 69th place) both competed in the Texas 1A State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock last Saturday. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

Runners Melody Rampley (right, 18th place) and Hagen Lopez (left, 69th place) both competed in the Texas 1A State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock last Saturday. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

SILVERTON SIBLINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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CAPROCK LIBRARIAN Ariel White worked with volunteers to raise funds for a variety of program needs. | COURTESY PHOTO

CAPROCK LIBRARIAN Ariel White worked with volunteers to raise funds for a variety of program needs. | COURTESY PHOTO

Chicken soup for the library soul

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body The Caprock Public Library, located in Quitaque, hosted a soup fundraiser Oct. 29 at the city’s Hope Center.