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DICKENS COUNTY: MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR OTHER RACES

News Staff

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

The candidates below are seeking election to their offices as incumbents or unopposed primary candidates. All are on the Republican ballot in Dickens County for the March 5, 2024 primary election.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

SCURRY Ritz Theater Community Theater in Snyder announces 30th season SNYDER—The Ritz Community Theater in downtown Snyder will be launching its 30th season of live theater with“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club”February 23-25 and March 1-3.

ROLLINGPLAINSQUAILRESEARCHRANCH islocatedonthesouth side of US Hwy 180 between Roby and Snyder,Texas (11 miles west of Roby or 21 miles east of Snyder). | COURTESY PHOTO

Wildlife tax valuation workshop to be held March 15 at Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch

Dana Wright

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

Are you a new landowner, or have your management practices changed on your property jeopardizing your ability to qualify for an agricultural exemption? Then you may qualify for a wildlife tax valuation.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

HEALTHY HEAT This plant-based queso dip’s heat comes from chiles and red spices, but its creaminess comes from blended cashews. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Plant-based queso

Bytes Angelina L

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

If you are looking for an easy way to sneak more vegetables into your children’s diets, or even your own, this dip is loaded with nutritious components and tastes oh so decadent. Should you have concerns about dairy and cholesterol, you can enjoy this dip without a worry.

Time to prune trees II

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

From the garden In today’s column is the second of a two-part pruning guide for trees and shrubs. In last week’s column was the ‘what to’ prune; this week discusses the ‘how to’ prune, providing some techniques in proper pruning.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:40

Valentine’s Day was the theme of this week’s Story time. Miss Dee Dee, a.k.a. yours truly, stepped in this week to read to the little ones, but Miss Joanna will be back for the next Story Time. We had some new little ones this week.

Exhibitors earn ribbons and buckles, raise money at Junior Livestock Show

News Staff

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 00:00

DICKENS STOCK SHOW 2024 At the annual Dickens County Junior Livestock Show Jan. 19–20, 92 animals in six species earned ribbons and other recognition, raising a total of $48,600 from the Exhibitor Sale held on Saturday afternoon.

HELPING PATTON

News Staff

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 00:00

Cities, schools election filings began last week

News Staff

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 00:00

Cities and school district election filings across Texas Spur Country for the May 4 election began last week. The deadline to file to run for city council or school board is Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Patton Springs ISD holds its elections in November.

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