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At Tech talk filmmaker, rancher Sheridan ranges wide on ‘Yellowstone’ and 6666— both the spread and the show

To judge by the prevalence of hats and boots in last Saturday night’s audience in Lubbock, along with the whoops and cheers when TV character Beth Dutton delivered one of her signature zingers in a brief screen clip, the locals were there to hear filmmaker Taylor Sheridan talk about two things.

SPOTLIGHT ON HALLOWEEN • JGISD

SPOTLIGHT ON HALLOWEEN • DICKENS

Bridge closures affecting drivers in Texas Spur country: one wraps up, another begins

Drivers on state highways in Dickens and Kent Counties have had to find alternate routes recently for TxDOT bridge improvements or replacements. Recently, drivers between Spur and Post accustomed to taking FM261 across White River in Kalgary have encountered Road Closed signs.

FRIENDS OF TCR

Almost two years ago, I shared that Texas Monthly had acquired Texas Country Reporter. I knew that eventually, one day, we’d pass the baton to a new storyteller—someone who loves Texas and a good, long drive. That day is finally on the horizon.

LAST SEASON FOR TEXAS

Jayton’s 2023 Winterfest date set for Dec. 2

Kent County’s annual Christmas holiday celebration Winterfest will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at the Kent County Emergency Services Building, located at 831 South Highway 70 in Jayton.

Critter-hardy bulbs

It they are not already in the ground, is time to get spring-blooming bulbs in the ground. Next spring when succulent green shoots poke up from the brown ground, wouldn’t it be great if they were not palatable to nature’s critters.

Savory Sweet Potato Soup

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE Loaded baked potato soup is a fall favorite for a lot of folks. In this recipe, I’m taking baked sweet potatoes to a whole new level, based on that same idea.

LIBRARY NOTES

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the library to support the Friends of the Library’s hamburger dinner fundraiser. Congratulations go to Sabra Lowe, the winner of the 50/50 raffle.