The first order of business at the Spur City Council meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, was a proposal by Spur Area Chamber of Commerce President Steve Bridges and Danny
It was a big week for movie-history and heritage-travel buffs in West Texas last week. And no, I’m not just talking about the Oscars, although the award for best picture
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, and Rep John P. Cyrier, R-Lockhart, have filed legislation that would ensure the state parks department always gets the maximum amount of money it is
SPUR/DICKENS MUSEUM tours can be arranged by contacting Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda Swenson, (806) 271-3238; or Woodie McArthur, (806) 271-4415. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens
AUSTIN—Recent discoveries of massive energy reserves in West Texas will only enhance the already booming energy industry in the state according to testimony offered before the Senate Committee on Natural
The state Constitution prevents legislators from passing bills within the first 60 days of the legislative session unless the governor designates them emergencies. Gov. Greg Abbott made increasing teacher pay
In the February meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, representatives of the Red River Authority (RRA) appeared before the commissioners’ court to propose the acquisition of
TEMPLE—The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of March 15, 2019 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A second funding application
On Feb. 11, 2019, the Kent County Commissioners’ Court convened in a regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Kent County Judge Jim White; Roy W. Chisum, Commissioner Precinct One; Don Long,
Community SPUR/DICKENS MUSEUM tours can be arranged by contacting Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda Swenson, (806) 271-3238; or Woodie McArthur, (806) 271-4415. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout
