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Suspect in July 15 Lubbock murder arrested in Spur Aug. 13

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

According to Dickens County Sheriff Jay Allen, suspect Jospeh Barrera was apprehended in the home of a family member in Spur, was jailed in Dickens overnight, and was arraigned in Dickens the morning of August. 14 and transported to Lubbock County.

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Spur adopts tax rate, considers utility rate increases

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

The City of Spur, under pressure to reconsider its proposed elimination of discounted utility rates for volunteer and retired firefighters, on Tuesday night discussed the topic openly and agreed to revisit its current rate structure and costs at a future date.

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Dickens commissioners pass tax rate, officials’ salaries

Barbara Brannon |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

On Friday, Aug. 14, Dickens County commissioners held a special meeting called the previous Monday after they postponed setting a tax rate and budget for the coming year. At issue during Monday’s regular meeting were questions regarding financial accounts in the tax assessor-collector’s office.

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News Staff

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available at the library, or you may email the library at dickenscountyspurlibrary@ gmail.com. We have forms for Spur ISD and Patton Springs ISD as well.

SADDLEUP! RodeoeventsbeginThursdayafternoon,Aug.27,with the annual parade through downtown Roaring Springs slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. | CAPROCK COURIER

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Only one more week till rodeo time in Roaring Springs

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

EVENTS SLATED FOR 103RD MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION AND RODEO AUG.

TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

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TEA releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings on TXschools.gov

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

AUSTIN— The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state. 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026. 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025.

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

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Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

School is officially back in session for the 2026–27 school year, and we want to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who helped ensure Dickens County students started the year prepared and confident.

SALAD,WESTERNSTYLE The typical green leafy salads are always welcomed—but why not think outside the salad bowl?This version of cornbread salad is probably like no other. | | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Think you can’t use cornbread in a salad? Think again

Angelina Larue

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Salads are a summer mainstay when fresh garden vegetables are abundant and readily available in their raw state. And we seem to have plenty of warm days to come this season to enjoy them.

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