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Herbed biscuits a bit of springtime deliciousness

The very thought of spring has me starting to cook more with fresh herbs again. I typically have a few pots of herbs growing near the kitchen windowsill. I’ve been using a lot of thyme lately for the lemony fresh pop of flavor it gives a dish. And it works well in my herbed biscuit recipe.

LIBRARY NOTES

The Friends of the Library, along with Helping Hands of Dickens County, joined forces to help some of the victims of the devastating wildfires occurring in the Texas Panhandle.

Choosing fruit trees

Few things are more satisfying for a gardener than to walk out into their own backyard and pluck a juicy, just-right peach directly from the tree; or a juicy, plump plum; or a crisp, juicy apple or pear. All are possibilities for West Texas gardeners.

Early voting ends Friday

Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR FIREHOUSE PROGRESS

KENT COUNTY RACES: MEET THE CANDIDATES

TURNEY COULTER Office sought: Kent County Commissioner, Precinct 1 City of Residence: Jayton Hometown: Bronte, Texas Education: Bronte High School Occupation: Oilfield superintendent Family: Wife, Christy; children, Laticia, Turney Jr, Penni, Jordan, Kelsea, Slade, Abby, Erielle Interests:...

Primary voters go to the polls Tuesday, March 5

Voters in Dickens County will cast their ballots in the primary election Tuesday, March 5.

Spur’s swimming pool back on track

In an unseasonably warm February 2024 that’s already broken heat records for Texas, those present at Spur’s Feb. 20 regular city council meeting cheered Galaxy Digital’s announcement that a contract would be let for the Swenson Park Swiming Pool project upon council’s approval.

District One Act Play meet set for Thursday in Spur

Several area schools will be competing in the District One Act Play meet Thursday in Spur. Performances get underway at 1 p.m. and run back-to-back in the Spur Auditorium.

City of Spur to pursue block grant for downtown revitalization

In January 2024, Spur city council met twice, once in regular session January 16 and again in a special session Jan. 30 primarily to take action on a personnel matter. We’ll catch up with board action of Jan. 16 first.