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Hindman begins tenure as Dickens Emergency Management Coordinator

Dickens County has a new Emergency Management Coordinator, Matt Hindman, following the longtime tenure of Wess Abbott. Hindman is a native of Spur and a 2003 graduate of Spur High School.

Dickens Baptist Church deeds building to Dickens County for 4-H facility

The Dickens Baptist Church at 314 Montgomery in Dickens disbanded last year due to dwindling membership.

Coop assets purchased in Kent sheriff’s sale April 4

A sheriff’s sale of assets formerly held by the Farmers Coop Gin in Jayton yielded $143,092 into county coffers April 4, according to Kent County Appraisal District chief appraiser Cindy Watson.

Tuesday, April 18 tax deadline

This year, the filing deadline is April 18 for most taxpayers, but automatic six-month extensions of time to file are available for anyone for free. See Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return for instructions.

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Senate passes major priority legislation

This week the Senate approved several major pieces of legislation, including bills to improve electric reliability and capacity, raise teacher pay, and allow for the diversion of state funds for private education. All of these issues are major priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

House OKs $302 billion budget

The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system.

Highway 70 Garage Sale welcome sellers to list on route map

Around the region, folks looking to clean their closets and make a little cash have been gearing up for the annual Highway 70 Garage Sale. The 2023 event is slated for Saturday, May 6, featuring stops along the Texas 70 route from Jayton to Turkey.

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

Read this April 12 April 12 is a special day for me because my oldest daughter, Amanda, was born on this day 44 years ago. April 12 is also a special day for reading. Every year on April 12 there is a national celebration named D.E.A.R., which stands for Drop Everything and Read.