Kerr County death toll tops 100, with 161 still missing

AUSTIN— Searchteams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.President Donald Trump visited the area on Friday to survey the damage, the San Antonio...

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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 flight of a lifetimeIt was thrilling.

Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

AUSTIN— The passage of the state’s first school voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

TALES FROM TUMBLEWEED SMITH

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.To drive or not to driveBest I can remember my...

Early July care for annuals and perennials

From the gardenFor West Texas gardeners the Fourth of July is the day we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, but for gardeners July 4 is also the target date for deadheading and rejuvenating flowering perennials.Deadheading in early July gives plants sufficient numbers of weeks needed to...

All-American fruit crisp perfect for the Fourth

I’ve been craving blueberries every day for the blueberry-stud-muffin they are when it comes to being a powerhouse of nutrition.I use both fresh and frozen blueberries. Having a bag of organic “frozen” berries on hand is the ideal way to keep them readily available.

The 501

Bombing out at nuclear debateReady writing.What does it take to be an award-winning University Interscholastic League ready writer? Could I have done it? Who knows? I got assigned to debate. Woe was me.It was a small school. We had one team.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADOR CITY COUNCIL Thursday, July 10, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 706 Dundee Ave., Matador, (806) 347-2255 BRISCOECOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSCOURT Monday,July14,9a.m., County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton,...

The 501

COMMENTARYThe daughter of a friend of mine has a friend with a fresh new boyfriend. She found him “in the wild.”Apparently that’s the term that applies to a man (or woman) you catch sans dating app. Risks prevail either way, but nothing beats a wild-caught fish.

2025 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com BRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 14, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 14, 9:30 a.m., County Courthouse,...