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Kent County author Branham to debut novella Oct. 23

Throughout the ranching country of West Texas, stories of drought and loss are familiar refrains—most often told by the likes of Elmer Kelton, or the grizzled cowpunchers who have endured the experience personally.

GAS IN KENT CO.

IT’S A GAS, GAS, GAS The Texas Spur had just inquired Oct. 9 with Legacy Fuels owner Brandon Williamson of Abilene regarding the status of the company’s long-awaited fuel pumps in Jayton—when two days later, a Jayton traveler reported the pumps open for business.

Patton to pursue bond vote again

TOWN HALL OCT. 19, 1 P.M., DICKENS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER On the November 3 ballot for northern Dickens County voters will be propositions for approximately $9 million in funding for Patton Springs ISD, slightly revised from the measures that failed by narrow margins in May 2022.

Spur beekeeper Shipp passes

Everyone in Dickens County knew the beekeeper— but few knew him well enough to look in on him when he took ill recently. He’d even posted a reassuring message on Facebook Oct. 6 after apparently suffering a stroke. “I am OK, but it will take weeks (or months) to get any real stamina back,” he wrote.

Foothills Celebration in Matador Oct. 21

Matador’s one-day festival of music, food and fun, Foothills Celebration is set for this Saturday, Oct. 21, in downtown Matador. Gates open at 11 a.m. A day of family fun is planned including food trucks, cornhole, booth vendors and music acts and events throughout the day.

Porcupine avoidance training set for Oct. 21

A “Porcupine Avoidance Training” for dogs will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch between Roby and Snyder on Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Postal rates to increase Jan. 21

Better buy all the Forever stamps you can from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) because the rates are going up. Starting Jan. 21, 2024, the new prices will increase the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp by two pennies from 66 cents to 68 cents, according to the USPS website.

Make-your-own hot chocolate— with a seasonal taste

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Hot chocolate is not only a belly-warming cool weather treat, but it can also be packed with nutrition.

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

The Friends of the Library’s hamburger supper fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the library. For a suggested donation of $10, you will get a hamburger with all the fixings, chips, a drink and a dessert.