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.A Garden of FriendshipRuth Ann Hattori,...

Phelan wins re-election bid, seeks speaker post again

AUS T I N — Ho u s e Speaker Dade Phelan, RBeaumont, narrowly won re-election in a hotly contested runoff race and has vowed to seek his third term as speaker, drawing threats from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to oppose any of his supporters in the 2024 primary.“I’ve done it twice, Phelan told...

Cows love chocolate candy

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.Damon Albus makes high quality custom hats and leather...

CITY OF MATADOR AWARDS FUNDS FOR TORNADO RECOVERY

The Caprock Courier attended the Matador City Council meeting on April 11 and received information on a variety of topics, including the announcement of the awarding of the following economic development 4B grant funds for the recovery from the June 2023 tornado.

Additional disaster assistance approved

AUSTIN— Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported.

House Democrats call for education special session

AUSTIN— Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

The quiet patriot

This Sunday night on your local PBS station, the public network will televise its annual National Memorial Day Concert at 7 p.m (CST).Drafted at the age of 19, Allen Hoe was a combat medic in Vietnam.

2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comBRISCOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 10, 9 a.m. , County Courthouse, 415 Main St., Silverton, (806) 823-2131 COTTLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 10, 9:30 a.m., County Courthouse,...

A&M’s Maritime Academy is all about the sea

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.A&M’s Maritime Academy is all about the sea“The ocean is...

Coffee water from the sky

In a worst-case-scenario solar storm or cyberattack, our lives could suddenly change. Imagine a disruption of services that could mean no water for your morning coffee.The good news: You can use rainwater. Save some for a non-rainy day.