News

Former Kent County state representative David Counts, passes away Aug. 18

MIDLAND—The Honorable David Counts, a former state representative, Grand Master of the Masons of Texas, and a Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard, died at his home in Midland, Texas, on Friday, August 18, 2023.

State mandates new consequences for student vaping infractions

The consequences of having vaping products in public schools statewide will be more severe than in the past due to new state legislation, and Dickens and Kent county schools are no exception.

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Flatland Cavalry’s ‘Last American Summer’music video brings familiar scenes home to Spur

For dozens of Spur fans of Lubbock-based Americana group Flatland Cavalry, the band’s newest song has bridged their own summer—with filming in familiar Dickens County locations for a music video in late June and the eagerly anticipated release dropping at midnight August 9 via YouTube.

Mighty McAdoo rebuilds after April winds

Roughly 50 people call the unincorporated community of McAdoo, Texas, home—and every one of them felt the wrath of 90-mile-and-hour winds and softball-sized hail the night of April 25, 2023.

Dickens County receives Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission

In a presentation by Dickens County Judge Kevin Brendle Aug. 14, 2023, The Texas Historical Commission (THC) awarded a 2022 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to the Dickens County Historical Commission (CHC).

Texas Spur Country Roundup

CROSBY 72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo set for Aug. 18-19 RALLS—The 72nd Annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo will be Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19. Rodeo books opened August 9. and signup for mutton bustin’ will be the night of the performance.

Many magnificent marigolds

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY The faithful, flowering annual marigold has withstood this rough summer. It has proved that it can take hot sun and keep on flowering. This is one that has a place in almost any landscape. Marigolds are easy to grow and are not fussy about their soil.

LIBRARY NOTES

School is back in session! Even though school has already started back up, if you need school supplies, come by the library and we will try to get you what you need. Patton Springs started back up Monday and Spur started back Wednesday. Our back to school supply drive was once again a huge success.

Blueberry pancakes–for breakfast or any meal

Blueberries are high on the nutrition charts for their health benefits. They are full of vitamins, good for our hearts and blood vessels, and they help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, just to name a few. Frozen or fresh blueberries are equally good for our bodies.