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BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

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BCCC announces 2023 scholarship winners

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
TheBriscoeCounty Cook Off Committee has announced their two 2023 scholarship recipients. Each recipient received a $1000 scholarship. Owen Cogdell from Silverton High School received a scholarship and will be furthering his education in diesel mechanics with Warren Cat in Brownfield.
100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

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100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Organizers of the 100th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo have seen a great increase in the amount of interest in vendor spots for their 100th Celebration, slated for Aug. 24–26, 2023 in Roaring Springs.
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

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House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A Key House Education
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now.
Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

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Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Lofty summer goals, aren’t they? I figure if I set only three, then surely the chances of success are greater than a detailed personal to-do list for June, July, and August. Here I am. Bad knees and weight gain equate to more mileage on my body than it should have.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
If you never stay in a really cheap motel, you miss a lot. If you think you might like to try it, here’s some advice: If there’s a mouse hopelessly trapped in your only wastebasket and he’s making a lot of noise trying to climb out, they’ll probably move you to a mouse-free room at no extra charge.
PEACHYKEEN The beginning of farmers’market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

PEACHYKEEN The beginning of farmers’market season brings lots of chances to support local growers and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Peach crisp an early taste of summer

Peaches From Fredericksburg
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last year were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy. The peaches I purchased from a roadside fruit stand were perfect for snacking, and for putting into a baked treat, like in this fruit crisp recipe.
When dogsitting gets ruff

When dogsitting gets ruff

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When dogsitting gets ruff

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
With summer approaching, my calendar’s color codes reflect where I will be dogsitting and housesitting. All the families who call on my caretaking services have dogs (each family has more than one, in fact). The pets and I are on a first-name basis.
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero

Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero

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Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
AUSTIN— It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

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2023 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up Please let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.com SILVERTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, May 18, 6 p.m., school administration offices, 700 Loretta St.,...
Creators, fixers, mistake makers

Creators, fixers, mistake makers

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Creators, fixers, mistake makers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Creator is one of those glorious words full of good vibes. Fixer doesn’t have the same ring, but if you’re more of a fixer than a creator, don’t sell yourself short. By any other name, you are a creator. You create fixes. Much of life amounts to fixing.