Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Body AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

Body CHAMPIONS Congratulations goes out to Tongue River Ranch for their championship win at the 2023Texas Ranch Roundup. 2nd Place:Waggoner Ranch. 3rd Place: Bonds Ranch 

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Body it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

The 501

Body In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So I started reading to see what sort of things qualified. No surprise, baling wire topped the list, followed by feed sacks.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

Body Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

Body Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com GUTHRIE CSD AND KING COUNTY LIBRARY summer hours, Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

TV-inspired Barley Crunch Salad cool for summer

Body This crunchy, cool barley salad is totally inspired by a salad Jennifer Aniston apparently ate practically every day on the set of the ever-popular Friends sitcom television show, or so the story goes. I’ve seen many versions of the salad.

E-cars for the elderly

Body COMMENTARY Electric Cars for Seniors. The ad caught my eye. If you don’t want to get sucked in by an ad, don’t click. Muse instead. I mused. For starters, “seniors” is a euphemism for old people. We know they’re not talking about graduation gift vehicles.

Quitaque library sets fundraiser

Body Would you like to have an opportunity to help the Caprock library with a future project and own a unique, kid-crafted art piece?