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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
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West Texas Equipment Traders, a new business owned by Randy and Cindy Adams of Spur, opened last week with a series of promotional scavenger hunts around Spur for keepsake medallions. Reach out to them at (806) 346-7684 and follow them on Facebook. | COURTESYPHOTO

West Texas Equipment Traders, a new business owned by Randy and Cindy Adams of Spur, opened last week with a series of promotional scavenger hunts around Spur for keepsake medallions. Reach out to them at (806) 346-7684 and follow them on Facebook. | COURTESYPHOTO

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West Texas Equipment Traders, a new business owned by Randy and Cindy Adams of Spur, opened last week with a series of promotional scavenger hunts around Spur for keepsake medallions. Reach out to them at (806) 346-7684 and follow them on Facebook.

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what the statewide Texas Tribune recently reported about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact. We thank them for the opportunity to share their piece with our readers.
THE FLOYD COUNTY HESPERIAN- BEACON • Floyd County, Div. 9

THE FLOYD COUNTY HESPERIAN- BEACON • Floyd County, Div. 9

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2025 newspaper issues

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
At the annual convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in Dallas, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among the state's participating daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual...
• 4th Place, Headline Writing: B

• 4th Place, Headline Writing: B

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WINNERS CIRCLE

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
3, p. 2; Kay Ellington, “Journalism for a better future—in your community,” Oct. 3, p. 1, 8 • 4th Place, Headline Writing: Barbara Brannon and Kodie Fairchild, “Baskets end, bats begin: High school sports wrapup,” Feb. 27, p. 1; “Longhorns pitcher puts the ‘K’ in Kansas,” Apr. 24, p.

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DPS Stepping Up Enforcement for America’s 250th Birthday

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
AUSTIN – As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday.
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41
LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: The official Route 66 centennial organization in the U.S. is The Road Ahead Partnership, chaired by William Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.
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