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Dickens Commissioners hear fire departments’ annual reports

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Court on July 10 first responders Will Humphreys, Dickens VFD; Mac Gardner, McAdoo VFD; Debi Gardner, Dickens County EMS; and Wes Abbott, Spur VFD presented annual reports for their departments.

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Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

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Community Services and Organizations

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Community Services and Organizations

Patton Springs may try again on bond issue

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In a called meeting Monday, June 30, at 9 a.m. in the school administrative offices, Patton Springs ISD Superintendent Bryan White reported on the July and August regular and special board meeting dates, as well as a timeline for the November 7, 2023 Bond/General Election.

TxDOT seeks public input on record $100B plan for projects across state

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Public meetings will allow Texans to help shape TxDOT’s 2024 Unified Transportation Program

JGISD board approves request for permanent funds for capital improvements in June meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District on June 19, Interim Superintendent Johnny Boggs presented a quarterly investment report, campus housing updates, gym floor updates, and TREA Conference report.

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

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unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Spur ISD approves salary increases, retention bonuses in June meeting

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At the regular monthly meeting of the Spur ISD Board of Trustees on June 26, 2023, trustees voted unanimously for a 3 percent salary increase for all employees for 2023-24 and voted unanimously for a 5 percent retention bonus for returning school employees.