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Community & Opinions

Mapping a new route for Covid-19 coverage

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Last week, the management team of our two weekly newspapers debated whether we should continue running the Covid-19 cases map that we first introduced to our weekly front page on April 14.

Governor Abbott, DPS announce limited reopening of driver license offices

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26, 2020, with limited service offerings, Governor Greg Abbott announced last week. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch an appointment system that allows customers to book up to six months in advance.

2020 Community Calendar

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Community Services

Tornado season in Texas: what you should know

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The next few months are “tornado season” in Texas, so a few pointers and safety tips on tornadoes are in order.

Unsolicited advice for the Class of 2020

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On a Friday night in late May 1977 an 18-year-old senior in Snyder, Texas, walked across a stage at the Scurry County Coliseum, picked up a diploma, and stayed out most of the night with friends eating greasy food at the Rip Griffin Truck Stop.

Kent judge approves high school grad plan; court evaluates county response to Covid-19

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Jayton-Girard ISD superintendent Trig Overbo and principal Lyle Lackey appeared before the Kent County Commissioners’ Court Monday, May, 14, at 9 a.m. to present a detailed plan for conducting a graduation ceremony in keeping with guidance from the governor’s office and the Texas Education Association.

Jayton-Girard ISD plans for graduation, summer and fall amid changing regulations

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The Jayton-Girard ISD Board meeting began, as normal as possible while keeping the proper distance at 7:01 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Dickens commissioners act on Covid-19 initiatives

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In the monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on Monday, May 11, 2020, the court approved Covid-19 antibody testing for EMS staff from the Emergency Management Coordinator’s budget.

2020 Community Calendar

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SPUR VISITOR CENTER The Spur Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes visitors to stop by the Welcome Center for tourism and local information, coffee and conversation at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when volunteers are available. Residents, please consider volunteering for a stint, whether you are an active Chamber member or not. Email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 474-5757.

Spur Police Department Report

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Monday, May 11, 2020