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A fantasy of fruitcakes for fans

My husband told me all he wants for Christmas is a fruitcake. Wow, what do I do with that bit of information? It’s true, I love to cook and bake, but I put myself in the group of people who fear those bright, artificially colored syrupy fruits, and the general heaviness of fruitcakes.

Coulter prepares to take the reins in Kent

Texas is often thought of as the chief executive officer of the county, then Layne Coulter of Jayton has spent a lifetime working his way up to the Csuite.

LLAMA LAND

LLAMA LAND What's more fun than a dozen reindeer for a Christmas parade? Why, llamas in holiday pajamas, of course! Kids of all ages turned out for Spur Hardware's 2nd annual Grinch's Cheermesiter Lighted Parade Dec. 17. 

Property tax relief a top priority for West Texas lawmakers

The Texas Legislature will convene for its 2023 session in just a few weeks, and lawmakers expect another busy 140 days that should include movement on a handful of issues important to rural Texans, including continued broadband access and school safety.

Argo trading on London, U.S. stock exchanges restored Dec. 12 after Dec. 9 temporary suspension

Trading in shares of Londonbased Argo Blockchain (ARBK) was suspended in the U.K. and U.S. on Friday, according to blockchain media outlet CoinDesk, which included an image of Argo’s Dickens County Helios plant (above) in its coverage.

2nd Annual Spur Hardware Lighted Christmas Parade set for Dec. 17

Santa Claus, festive holiday llamas and at least 10 decorated holiday floats will bring the magic of the holidays to downtown Spur Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. in the 2nd annual Spur Hardware Cheermeister Lighted Christmas Parade.

3rd Sat Trade Days in Community Center Dec.17

Downtown Saturday in Spur will be a day full of holiday cheer and shopping.

What's happening

THE SPUR-DICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM is closed for the winter and will reopen in April 2023. If you would like a tour please contact a board member: Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda Swenson, (806) 271-3238;Woodie McArthur, (806) 271-4415; or DonWright, (806) 271-4520.

Texas Department of Agriculture new field representative to be located in Quitaque

The Texas Department of Agriculture has hired a new regional field representative for the Panhandle and South Plains region, which covers the top 44 counties of Texas.

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON WINTERFEST