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Jaybirds fall to defending state champs in quarterfinals

The Jaybirds may not have come away with the win Friday night in Hermleigh. but “disappointment” is not a word that can be used. The “standing room only” crowd was treated to some of the most phenomenal football that the six-man version of the sport has to offer.

Wood ash in West Texas

CUISINE & CULTURE Cold weather and fireplaces go together. A bright, warm wood fire is a great way to spend a cold winter evening and after the fire burns down, the ashes are left behind. Now what to do with the ashes.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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.

Fresh green beans with shallots and hazelnuts

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE Simple elegance embodies what I call the perfect holiday side dish. Any time we cook with premium, fresh products, we can often create the best food out of two or three humble ingredients.

LIBRARY NOTES

We will have a Christmas craft night at the library on Monday, December 3, from 5:30 until 7:30. There will be different crafts available that will appeal to all ages. If you want to share a Christmas craft with others, please feel free to bring your materials and share with us.

2023 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Dickens County to auction delinquent properties Dec. 5

Periodically, counties and other entities must take action to get tax-delinquent properties back on the rolls—a sensible fiscal strategy but also one that helps encourage redevelopment of buildings, homes, and land within communities.

Filings coming in for Dickens County March Primary ballot

In Dickens County, candidacy filings have begun rolling in this week for local offices for the March 5, 2024 primary election ballot. Incumbent commissioner for precinct 1 Dennis Wyatt has filed for reelection.

SEARCH AND RESEARCH

Spur man convicted on sexual assault charge

“Mr. Smith, I’m going to agree with you; I think you did have a hard life,” said District Judge William P. “Bill” Smith (no relation) to defendant at John David Smith the conclusion of a criminal trial in Dickens County court last week. “All your brothers and sisters.”