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Senate approves final budget heading into session’s last weekend

The Senate approved a final version of the state budget for the next biennium Friday, one that its author says takes advantage of the state's record revenue and surplus.

Keyboard artist Lucy Dean Record named 'Living Legend' in advance of June 1 birthday, her 99th

No one who’s ever heard Lucy Dean Record of Lockney, Texas, tickle the ivories has any doubt why the agile pianist is considered the reigning queen of Western Swing. But the Cowtown Society of Western Music made it official last month in Fort Worth with recognition as one of their “Living Legends.”

BIOGRAPY

According to her biography on the Northwest Western Swing Music Society website, Lucy Dean Record was born June 1, 1924, to Carmillus H. and Mary Ida Rose.

100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

Organizers of the 100th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo have seen a great increase in the amount of interest in vendor spots for their 100th Celebration, slated for Aug. 24–26, 2023 in Roaring Springs.

11th annual Adult Softball Tourney set for June 9-10 in Swenson Park

The 11th Annual First Baptist Church of Spur Adult CoEd softball tournament will be held June 9-10 in Swenson Park and already five teams have signed up, but organizers can accommodate three more.

Quitaque’s annual Comanchero Rendezvous set for June 10

For local historians, archeologists and history buffs, one of the most highly anticipated events in Briscoe County is coming up again Saturday, June 10, attheComancheroCanyons Museum. The Comanchero Rendezvous, the signature gathering for the museum, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.

LIBRARY NOTES

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR It is hard to believe another school year is over. Congratulations to the graduating seniors from all of Dickens County.

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.

Pinto bean salad full of protein and flavor

You may recall a popular salad that’s been around for years which contains ranch-style beans, grated, cheese, Fritos, and French dressing, along with the lettuce and tomatoes. It’s tasty, but I craved a cleaned-up version.

Greens from the garden: sorrel

The last, but certainly not least, of the leafy greens for summer gardens is Garden Sorrel. It is a unique, little-used salad green with a citrusy, tangy zing. It is a little fussy to start from seed, but after seedlings are established, it is easy to grow.