Halloween can be a good time for staying in and making a fun night of it—especially if you are still a little leery of being around the public, with cases of Covid peaking again. A special dinner, with the kids in mind, and some celebratory snacks could be in order.
When cotton hit $1.11 a pound a little over a week ago (it has since dropped down to $1.07), those in the farming community did something that has been fairly rare in recent years— they spoke about the prospects for this year’s crop with a certain amount of optimism.
Sunday, October 17 , marked Jim Whitefield’s 55th year of service with Cap Rock Telephone, and staff of the cooperative celebrated the occasion with a reception and cupcakes. (With customary modesty, of course, Whitefield didn’t call the newspaper to cover the event, so we’re reporting it thanks to insiders’ perspectives!)
Texas voters are weighing in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more.
BRAVO TO BANDS The Spur and Jayton bands competed in UIL Marching Band competition in Lubbock at Lowery Field. For the first time in many year, the Spur band was awarded "1"s in the various aspects of their performance. They were 1 point from qualifying for State. Jayton had exceptional marks as well. Jayton was awarded "1s" for their performance and also was just a few marks from qualifying for State.
Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, callers in the 806 area code must dial 10 digits (area code plus telephone number) for all local calls. On and after this date, according to Cap Rock Telephone’s newsletter, local calls dialed with only seven digits may not be completed, and a recording will inform the caller that the call cannot be completed as dialed. Callers must hang up and dial again using (806) plus the number.
In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on October 5, 2021, board of trustees members voted to appoint Clayt Bridge as the board’s representative to the Dickens County Appraisal District.
Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative is hosting a photo contest for use on the cover of the company’s 2022 telephone directory. As in past years, Cap Rock invites photos from its service area: “landscape, wildlife, or any of the beautiful landmarks in the Rolling Plains.”