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Dairy-free Green Goddess a twist on 1920s classic

Goddess salad dressing was created in the 1920s by Chef Philip Roemer at the Palace Hotel. It was intended to honor actor George Arliss, who was staying at the hotel in San Francisco and starring in a play called “The Green Goddess.”

Highway 70 hunters stop in at Spur library

This past Saturday started out a nice spring morning for the annual Highway 70 yard sales, but the blistering heat of the afternoon felt more like summertime. Tommy and I decided to set up some sale items in the library parking lot this year.

Highway 70 Yard Sale could reach 50 locations this year

As of Monday, 25 yard sales have been reserved for the Spur, Dickens and Jayton areas for the Highway 70 Yard Sale on Saturday, May 6, according to coordinator Joan Day of Spur.

Caprock Peace Officers to hold Rattlesnake Rodeo at Clairemont May 11

The public and all law enforcement officers are invited to attend the 73rd annual Caprock Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA) Rattlesnake Rodeo from 8 a.m. until completion Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Old Clairemont School in Clairemont (Kent County).

Patton voters to decide Saturday on $9 million bond issue

On the ballot May 6 for those voters living in the Patton Springs Independent School District is the district’s plan to raise more than $9 million in bonds for safety, security, and expansion of classrooms, teacher housing, and land acquisition.

Dickens, McAdoo wallopped by wind, hail Apr. 25; no injuries to people or livestock

The skies darkened. The wind picked up. Alerts sounded on cell phones. Throughout Dickens County and surrounding areas, those tuned in to Lubbock weather coverage the evening of April 25 heard the words “possible tornado.” Storm spotters raced for Dickens and McAdoo.

Election day May 6 for area school boards, city councils

Election Day is Saturday, May 6. In Dickens County, the City of Spur, Spur ISD and the City of Dickens will not be holding elections. All three entities have unopposed candidates on the ballots, and have voted to cancel elections.

Plant Appreciation Day coming up May 19 at Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch between Roby and Snyder

How knowledgeable are you when it comes to identifying range plants in the Rolling Plains? Plants not only provide us with oxygen, they provide many benefits to wildlife including food and different forms of cover, such as nesting, escape, and/or thermal cover.

CCSP to host state parks 100-year celebration this Saturday

Throughout 2023, state parks all across Texas have planned special events to mark the park system’s centennial.

EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS DURING STORMS AND TORNADOES

Throughout Dickens County there are registered storm shelters for public use, according to EMS coordinator Matt Hindman. The Dickens County courthouse annex is a designated storm shelter serving the Dickens and the surrounding area.