Community & Opinions

Dickens commissioners approve tax abatements for Galaxy Helios II, Galaxy Helios III in May meeting

Kay Ellington |

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

In the monthly Dickens County Commissioners meeting on May 11, 2026, the following departmental reports were presented as consent items via documents shared on commissioners’ laptops and consulted for this story. Sheriff Jay Allen presented the Sheriff’s Department report. Stella Carter, J.P.

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON ACADEMIC TRIP

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON ACADEMIC TRIP

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR SENIOR TRIP

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR SENIOR TRIP

The Mother Road at 100: A meditation

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

YOU MAY RECALL that in summer 2024 your intrepid newspaper editors hit the road for a weeks-long exploration from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

One of the greatest treasures in any small town library is its local history.

FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Family, food and memories

Angelina L

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

More than a few years ago, I recall driving down the road with my 18-yearold son sitting in the front passenger seat. This had been a rare occasion since the day he acquired his own driver’s license.

Where are the spring Blooms?

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

Spring blooms open the gardening year—cheerful yellow daffodils, soft orange and white jonquils, rainbow colors of iris, fragrant purple hyacinths, and deep pink peonies. How disappointing it is when healthy green shoots come up and we wait and wait—but no blooms follow, only green tops.

2026 Community Calendar

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

77th Annual Rattlesnake Rodeo and Barbecue held in Clairemont on May 14

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

The Caprock Peace Officers Association held their 77th Annual Rattlesnake Rodeo and Barbecue Thursday, May 14 at the show barn in Clairemont on US 380 in Kent County.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR, THE TEXAS SPUR

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

I would like to address the citizens and voters of Jayton, Texas.

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