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Top stories of the year in Texas Caprock Country

Top stories of the year in Texas Caprock Country

Top stories of the year in Texas Caprock Country

Body in the five counties covered by The Caprock Courier saw new industry and business expansion arrive—from the bitcoin and data mining sector in Briscoe County to a new café in Paducah, to revitalized business in tornadodamaged Matador.

2025 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comSchool holiday listingsGuthrie Common School District Dec. 21-Jan. 6 Motley County Independent School District Dec. 20-Jan. 6 Paducah Independent School District Dec. 20-Jan.

Flomot News and Overheard: The Final Wrap-up

Body Our mother and the spiritual rock of our family, Earlyne Jameson, had her final column published the week of December 19, 2024. She continued to write until her final before passing. Mom used a manual typewriter for over 50 years to craft her articles.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADOR MASONIC LODGE meeting, Thursday, Dec. 19, meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St.
FOR A HEALTHFUL GIFT present whipped honey in half-pint jars with stick-on holiday labels. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

FOR A HEALTHFUL GIFT present whipped honey in half-pint jars with stick-on holiday labels. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Whip up a jar of honey for health in the new year–or last-minute gift-giving

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI recently learned justhow easy it is to create a creamy, decadent spread with just one simple ingredient. We love classic honey in hot tea, on warm tortillas, and especially on biscuits.
Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

Body From the gardenAs 2024 nears its end we reflect on the past year and look forward to 2025.Burning a Yule Log on New Year’s Eve symbolizes a fresh start. As the log burns, it burns away everything that happened the year before.
The 501

The 501

The 501

Body COMMENTARYHow about that word “vacay”? It makes my skin crawl. I’m not sure why. But I just did a little online research and guess what … GUESS PAUSE. I’m not alone. The slang term for vacation irritates other people too.
HOLIDAY ‘TRAVELS’ Valley youngsters had a chance to learn about Christmas celebrations in other countries at a Caprock Public Library event Dec. 11 that’s become an annual tradition. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOLIDAY ‘TRAVELS’ Valley youngsters had a chance to learn about Christmas celebrations in other countries at a Caprock Public Library event Dec. 11 that’s become an annual tradition. | COURTESY PHOTO

Christmas Around the World for Caprock library

Body The Caprock Public Library hosted their 8th annual Christmas Around the World program for the first- and second-grade Valley School classes on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Hope Center in Quitaque.

LOOKING BACK

Body December 19, 1975: Truman Loyd Silverton’s #1 fanDecember 19, 1975—Owlettes win consolation trophy in Springlake-Earth Tournament…. The only reserved seat in the Silverton gym is occupied by Truman Loyd at almost every home game.
MATTHEW POOLE

MATTHEW POOLE

Meet the TPWD biologist for Briscoe County

Body Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has an ongoing series introducing local staffers. In one recent episode, they introduced Matt Poole to followers.He’s a biologist for Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Castro, Deaf Smith, Lamb, Parmer, Randall and Swisher Counties.