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Early voting begins Oct. 24

Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office.

2022 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 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.

Aging

“We turn not older with years but newer every day.” Sometimes I feel like slapping Emily Dickinson. While the eccentric poet remains one of my favorite literary figures, Dickinson’s self-awareness can be nauseating. I say this with love.

What's happening

DICKENS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING for members will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Spur Community Center. A meal will be provided, and a dessert contest will be held with a $50 prize to the winner.

JGISD board chooses auditor, approves joint election in Sept. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent SchoolDistrictboard on September 20, trustees voted unanimously to choose Bennett, Bennett & Trice, PLLC to perform the financial audit for the fiscal year-end.

2022 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 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.

Being aware: one woman’s breast cancer journey

For nearly four decades now, the U.S. has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer— and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care.

Learning cross-examination debate: the boot camp of speech events

Imagine thinking that we could teach a toddler to learn to walk and run wind sprints simultaneously. When I coach cross-examination debate to freshmen, I often feel like this is what I am trying to accomplish with fourteen-year-old freshmen. Bless them big.

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Self-help for the chronic creative

Creatively undisciplined people ride highs and get sluggish in the lows. Is this statement an excuse, a rationalization, a regret? Probably a bit of all three. And why even write about it for public consumption? Even at age 66, I want to be better.