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TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 10 a.m.“Wingin’It on Wednesday”: Discover the birds of Caprock Canyons.THURSDAY, MARCH 13“Nature Scavenger Hunt”: Unleash your inner explorer, as every leaf, rock and critter is a treasure waiting to be found!FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1 p.m.
NATURE ENTHUSIAST NATALIE SMITH OF QUITAQUE was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife as the new park ranger interpreter and volunteer coordinator for Caprock Canyons State Park. | COURTESY PHOTO

NATURE ENTHUSIAST NATALIE SMITH OF QUITAQUE was hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife as the new park ranger interpreter and volunteer coordinator for Caprock Canyons State Park. | COURTESY PHOTO

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CCSP hires local nature enthusiast

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body Caprock Canyons State Park recently hired local for a new park interpreter, Natalie Smith of Quitaque. The position was previously occupied by Quitaque’s Le’Ann Pigg, the current assistant park superintendent.
Valley girls win bi-district, defeating Crosbyton 72-31

Valley girls win bi-district, defeating Crosbyton 72-31

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Valley girls win bi-district, defeating Crosbyton 72-31

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body VALLEY GIRLS WINValley’s Trinity Schlueter picked up where she left off during last year’s postseason. The senior post was unstoppable against Crosbyton to open the playoffs Monday night, Feb. 10, scoring a game-high 31 points.

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2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

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Wednesday, February 12, 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.
2125 IN 2025—SO FAR Following the Valley Lady Patriots’ bi-district basketball clincher Monday night, Feb. 10, top scorer Trinity Schlueter, #20, was feted for achieving a 2,125-point mark. The Lady Pats are expected to make it a few more rounds — with Schlueter likely adding to that total under Coach Amy Bowles (far right) and her talented teammates. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

2125 IN 2025—SO FAR Following the Valley Lady Patriots’ bi-district basketball clincher Monday night, Feb. 10, top scorer Trinity Schlueter, #20, was feted for achieving a 2,125-point mark. The Lady Pats are expected to make it a few more rounds — with Schlueter likely adding to that total under Coach Amy Bowles (far right) and her talented teammates. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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2125 IN 2025—SO FAR

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Body 2125 IN 2025—SO FAR
Fiddle for a bloc party

Fiddle for a bloc party

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Fiddle for a bloc party

Hanaba Munn Welch
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Body COMMENTARYA real musician told me to pick up my instrument every day. I think he meant I should play it too. Sound advice.Like me, he plays several instruments. Unlike me, he plays them well.If you like playing whatever but you aren’t very good, can you say you’re a musician?
Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

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Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhether you are lactose-intolerant or just feel better when eliminating dairy from your diet, it has become easier and easier to still enjoy our favorite foods.
It’s time to prune–or is it

It’s time to prune–or is it

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It’s time to prune–or is it?

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE| February is the last best month for winter pruning, for many but not all trees and shrubs. Generally, pruning when deciduous trees are dormant during the winter months is the optimum time to remove unwanted wood as trees are not actively growing.