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Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

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Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

News Staff

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31

AUSTIN—Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said earlier this month that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April.

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WTC partnership with Hardin-Simmons University expands transfer opportunities

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Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49

SNYDER— Western Texas College and Hardin- Simmons University recently formalized a new articulation agreement designed to help students transfer more smoothly from WTC into bachelor’s degree programs at Hardin- Simmons University.

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2026 Community Calendar

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Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49

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.

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Veterans parade, fun in Rickels Park, family history mark Dickens County’s plans for America250

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49

As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the July 4, 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the U.S. have been forming plans and projects to make the milestone event even more significant on a local level.

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2026 Community Calendar

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Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

State’s wind projects at a standstill

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State’s wind projects at a standstill

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Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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SBA Offers Relief to Texas small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought

News Staff

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 1, 2025.

Summer school

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Summer school

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

Regardless of one’s job or age, summer seems to be the time when we all experience some change of schedule. If you are an educator or student, the welcome nine weeks away from the classroom gives you the chance to rest and rejuvenate.

SPUR AT STATE

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SPUR AT STATE

News Staff

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

SPUR AT STATE Four Spur students competed at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin on Monday. Representing Spur in spelling were Brandon Garza-West and Pursphony Garza. Representing Spur in persuasive speaking was Saegan Molina. Representing Spur in informative speaking was Steven Hulme.

DRIVIN’IN MY CAR At the new Birthplace Plaza, fans ofTheToday Show brought some innovative photo props. If you want to get a copy of the book we’re holding, email us at Route66Ramble@gmail.com or find it on Amazon.com.

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The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

It probably took longer for the army of NBC-TV producers and grips and camera operators to capture the Today Show’s 20-second “Third Hour Live” opener that morning than it did for Cyrus Avery and his fellow highway promoters to debate the relative merits of “66” versus “62” a century earlier.

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