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Humphreys presented with RHA Working Cowboy Award Nov. 3

Since the creation of the Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award in 2018, according to social media posts by the RHA, acclaimed spur maker Matt Humphreys has crafted the custom, commemorative spurs given to the award recipient.

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BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

Patton bond measures defeated a second time

Voters in rural, northern Dickens County once again turned down propositions for some $9 million in school district improvements on Nov. 7, defeating bond issues in even larger numbers than the turnout for the May 6, 2023, election on similar measures.

Texas voters give retired teachers raises, okay new infrastructure funds as most amendments pass

Texas voters gave retired teachers raises and approved new infrastructure funds, as most constitutional amendments passed in the Tuesday, Nov. 7 statewide election.

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JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Early release 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, Nov. 22-24 PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Early release 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, Nov. 22-24 SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Early release 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, Nov. 20-24 Please let us know of...

Filings coming in for Dickens County March Primary ballot

In Dickens County, candidacy filings have begun rolling in this week for local offices on the March 5, 2024 primary election ballot. Rhonda Brendle has filed with Dickens County Republican Chair Jody Duggan to run for tax assessorcollector. Jay Allen has filed to run for sheriff.

Community turns out, helps Bearden celebrate retirement

The long ride finally came to an end for Louis Bearden, who witnessed a lot of change while never losing his will to work during a career that spanned more than a half century. It was way back in 1963 when Bearden accepted a job at a local farm supply store in Floydada.

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