BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

Body The Guthrie High School One Act Play production of “Paganini” was selected as the Bi-District champion last week at the Bi-District 7A-8A contest in Post. They will advance to the Area competition at Abilene Wylie on April 10.

Motley students compete in Conference 1A District 8 UIL Academics

Body In last week’s UIL 1A District 8 Academic Contest held March 26 in Paducah, Spur ISD claimed the top spot in overall school sweepstakes, with 500 points.Guthrie finished 2nd with 318.166 points, Valley 3rd with 252.5, followed by Matador with 144.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

Body AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

Senate backs prayer time,Ten Commandments in classrooms

Body AUSTIN— The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.

The answers are blowin’ in the wind

Body Shed a Little LightMy granddaughters reveled in a spring break filled with family time, jumping on the backyard trampoline, playing on their pedal scooters, foot races in the front yard on dry grass, and watching NCAA basketball with their parents.

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Body AUSTIN—Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Sam is making another move

Body As 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.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADORMASONICLODGE meeting,Thursday, March 20, meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St.

Dear Elon

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMSUE JANE SULLIVANMore than any other country in the history of the world, twenty-first century United States should be functioning like a well-oiled machine.