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The one that got away

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Tue, 11/05/2024 - 18:25

Last week, I made a sound financial decision. Finally. My history with money is worthy of a Shakespearian play, both tragic and comedic. Never have I lived high on the hog, and stewardship in terms of sharing and caring has been paramount.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Bring Bats to the Garden

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Bring Bats to the Garden

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

Eerie, night flying bats that evoke Halloween by sending chills up our spines are actually timid creatures for which we should be thankful. They are great for gardens. We will get the unpleasant associations of bats with humans out of the way before the plusses that bats do for gardens.

FROM FAMILIAR CINNAMON to psyllium, seeds and spices incorporated into cooking can have healthy and flavorful upsides. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Super seed and spice blends

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

Many of us take daily dietary supplements or do something as simple as strategically adding a few helpful seeds and spices to our food. We can reap big benefits from these small additions. I began regularly sipping on green smoothies about three and half years ago.

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

ANGELINA L aRUE Many of us take daily dietary supplements or do something as simple as strategically adding a few helpful seeds and spices to our food. We can reap big benefits from these small additions. I began regularly sipping on green smoothies about three and half years ago.

SPUR LIBRARY Youngsters at the Spur Library celebrated Halloween early last week with a special Halloween StoryTime and activities. | COURTESY PHOTO

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

Happy Halloween to all the little ghosts and goblins! I hope everyone has a fun and safe time out trick or treating. We have a few jack-o-lanterns and other goblins decorating our windows at the library.

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Dickens Commission approves pact with South Plains Auto Theft Task Force in October meeting

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Court on October 14, Charlie Morris made the motion to approve Mutual Cooperation Agreement with the South Plains Auto Theft Task Force to participate in the FY25 & FY26 Catalytic Converter Grant Program.

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Reader enjoys column

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

Excellent article from Sue Jane Sullivan. I read The Nightingale as well. It was a difficult read. However, both of my parents were veterans of WW II and were bound by duty, service and sacrifice for our country.

Early voting ends on Friday

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Early voting ends on Friday

News Staff

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

AUSTIN— Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

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2024 Community Calendar

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

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. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

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