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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body July 30, 1953—Seven awarded Lone Star Farmer degrees Those earning Lone Star Farmer degrees from FFA included Joe Wayn Brooks, Jaye Turner, Teddy Jack Mayfield, Jack Graham, Freddie Hamilton, Guinn Fitzgerald and Fred Kellum . . . Mrs.
New principal, teacher joining GCSD

New principal, teacher joining GCSD

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New principal, teacher joining GCSD

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body Guthrie Common School District will be welcoming two new staff members this fall, Martin and Patricia Tucker. Martin Tucker will be serving as GCSD’s K-12 principal, and Patricia Tucker will be the new 3rd grade teacher.
Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

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Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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

Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

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Tongue River Ranch wins Texas Ranch Roundup

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

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Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Proponents Are Calling
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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...

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Body If you or a family member of any age live anywhere in our readership counties (Briscoe, Cottle, Hall, King, Motley) you’re welcome to participate. caprockcourier@ gmail.
House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

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House Democrats’tax plan would help renters

Austin— Texas House Democrats
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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.