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UNVEILING SUMMER Volunteers came together Sunday to pull the cover off the Spur Community Pool at Swenson Park. The pool manager has been hired, and lifeguards are being hired. The City has discussed having the pool ready to open toward the end of May. | TEXAS SPUR

UNVEILING SUMMER Volunteers came together Sunday to pull the cover off the Spur Community Pool at Swenson Park. The pool manager has been hired, and lifeguards are being hired. The City has discussed having the pool ready to open toward the end of May. | TEXAS SPUR

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Spur Pool cover removed for summer preparation

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
Dickens commission approves agreement for new wind power project

Dickens commission approves agreement for new wind power project

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Dickens commission approves agreement for new wind power project

Kay Ellington And Barbara Brannon |
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
Project to bring a possible $8 million to county coffers, plus $200,000 to community fund In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County commission April 13, 2026, commissioners unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement with the Sanders Hollow Energy Center wind project as...
McAdoo ISD closed in 1985 but they still have a homecoming every two years. On April 25, 2026, exes far and near reunited and reminisced.The historic school was established in 1928, so their next gathering is slated for April 2028— their 100th!

McAdoo ISD closed in 1985 but they still have a homecoming every two years. On April 25, 2026, exes far and near reunited and reminisced.The historic school was established in 1928, so their next gathering is slated for April 2028— their 100th!

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SPOTLIGHT ON McADOO HOMECOMING

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
COURTESY PHOTOS
OAP SEASON ENDS

OAP SEASON ENDS

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OAP SEASON ENDS

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
OAP SEASON ENDS The Jayton One Act Play troupe of “We All Fall Down” had their season come to a close last week at the Regional UIL One Act Play meet in San Angelo.
FIELDTRIP Spur’s Gifted and Talented secondary students enjoyed an unforgettable day of exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park, discovering one of the most unique underground landscapes. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FIELDTRIP Spur’s Gifted and Talented secondary students enjoyed an unforgettable day of exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park, discovering one of the most unique underground landscapes. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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FIELD TRIP

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
FIELD TRIP

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
Our children’s play area is coming along beautifully, and every week we see a little more of the joyful space it’s going to become. What has made this project especially meaningful is the way our community has come together to support it.
MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Angelina L
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Somemayarguethemeat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.
Vertical gardens

Vertical gardens

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Vertical gardens

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures. Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.
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