SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

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EVENTS SLATED FOR 103RD MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION AND RODEO AUG.

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SALAD,WESTERNSTYLE The typical green leafy salads are always welcomed—but why not think outside the salad bowl?This version of cornbread salad is probably like no other. | | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SALAD,WESTERNSTYLE The typical green leafy salads are always welcomed—but why not think outside the salad bowl?This version of cornbread salad is probably like no other. | | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04
School is officially back in session for the 2026–27 school year, and we want to extend our deepest...

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Goji berries can stand the heat

Goji berries can stand the heat

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04
CUISINE & CULTURE Gogi (GO-gee) berries are a trendy crop gaining popularity as a superfood but...

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SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of...

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FIRST SCRIMMAGE

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MEET THE BULLDOGS Although we’re missing a few participants in the composite group photo above, Spur ISD hosted all the athletes and cheerleaders for Meet the Bulldogs last week at Jones Stadium in Swenson Park, to give the community the opportunity to meet this year’s football team. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MEET THE BULLDOGS Although we’re missing a few participants in the composite group photo above, Spur ISD hosted all the athletes and cheerleaders for Meet the Bulldogs last week at Jones Stadium in Swenson Park, to give the community the opportunity to meet this year’s football team. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Suspect in July 15 Lubbock murder arrested in Spur Aug. 13

Barbara Brannon |
According to Dickens County Sheriff Jay Allen, suspect Jospeh Barrera was apprehended in the home of a family member in Spur, was jailed in Dickens overnight, and was arraigned in Dickens the morning of August. 14 and transported to Lubbock County. The 25-year-old Barrera was charged with the…

Suspect in July 15 Lubbock murder arrested in Spur Aug. 13

Barbara Brannon |
According to Dickens County Sheriff Jay Allen, suspect Jospeh Barrera was apprehended in the home of a family member in Spur, was jailed in Dickens overnight, and was arraigned in Dickens the morning of August. 14 and transported to Lubbock County. The 25-year-old Barrera was charged with the…

Spur adopts tax rate, considers utility rate increases

Barbara Brannon |
The City of Spur, under pressure to reconsider its proposed elimination of discounted utility rates for volunteer and retired firefighters, on Tuesday night discussed the topic openly and agreed to revisit its current rate structure and costs at a future date. The prospect of doing away with the…

Dickens commissioners pass tax rate, officials’ salaries

Barbara Brannon |
On Friday, Aug. 14, Dickens County commissioners held a special meeting called the previous Monday after they postponed setting a tax rate and budget for the coming year. At issue during Monday’s regular meeting were questions regarding financial accounts in the tax assessor-collector’s office. And…
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DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available at the library, or you may email the library at dickenscountyspurlibrary@ gmail.com. We have forms for Spur ISD and Patton Springs ISD as well. These are…
SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

Only one more week till rodeo time in Roaring Springs

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EVENTS SLATED FOR 103RD MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION AND RODEO AUG. 27–29 As they’ve done each summer for more than a century now, the hardy folks of Motley County and their neighbors to the south, Dickens County, are preparing to meet up in Roaring Springs for an authentic test of…
TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

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AUSTIN— The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state. 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026. 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025. 585…
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FIRST SCRIMMAGE

FIRST SCRIMMAGE

FIRST SCRIMMAGE

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FIRST SCRIMMAGE
MEET THE BULLDOGS Although we’re missing a few participants in the composite group photo above, Spur ISD hosted all the athletes and cheerleaders for Meet the Bulldogs last week at Jones Stadium in Swenson Park, to give the community the opportunity to meet this year’s football team. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MEET THE BULLDOGS Although we’re missing a few participants in the composite group photo above, Spur ISD hosted all the athletes and cheerleaders for Meet the Bulldogs last week at Jones Stadium in Swenson Park, to give the community the opportunity to meet this year’s football team. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MEET THE BULLDOGS

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MEET THE BULLDOGS
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