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SPUR REGIONAL UIL Spur had an impressive showing at the Regional UIL academic meet, and some competitors even advanced to state. Back row: Adrian Garza-West, Leah Munoz, Raeli Rodriquez, Joshua Simmons; front row, Kylie Weiser, Pursphony Garcia, Brandon Garza-West, Daven Dempsey, Steven Hulme, Saegan Molina, Brylan Bridge and Tatom Bridge. Not pictured were KendalWalker,Weslyn Givens, Keylee Molina, Sariah Sepeda, Kymberleigh Lee and Dana Parnell. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SPUR REGIONAL UIL Spur had an impressive showing at the Regional UIL academic meet, and some competitors even advanced to state. Back row: Adrian Garza-West, Leah Munoz, Raeli Rodriquez, Joshua Simmons; front row, Kylie Weiser, Pursphony Garcia, Brandon Garza-West, Daven Dempsey, Steven Hulme, Saegan Molina, Brylan Bridge and Tatom Bridge. Not pictured were KendalWalker,Weslyn Givens, Keylee Molina, Sariah Sepeda, Kymberleigh Lee and Dana Parnell. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Spur shows up strong at Region I UIL meet

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
The South Plains College campus was a friendly place to the Spur High School regional qualifiers who spent their April 24 representing Bulldog and Spurette Nation. Four Spur students will now advance to the State UIL meet to be held on the University of Texas campus May 18-19 in Austin.
SELFLESS SERVICE McAdoo’s Debi Gardner, left, and Donna Edinburgh of the Dickens Emergency Management Service were both recognized April 11 with the Mark Beck Humanitarian Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

SELFLESS SERVICE McAdoo’s Debi Gardner, left, and Donna Edinburgh of the Dickens Emergency Management Service were both recognized April 11 with the Mark Beck Humanitarian Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

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South Plains EMS honors Dickens EMS’s Edinburg, Gardner for service

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48
On April 11, 2026, Donna Edinburgh and Debi Gardner of Dickens EMS were both awarded the Mark Beck Humanitarian Award at the South Plains Emergency Medical Services annual conference, according to their EMS colleague Marcella Bilberry.
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.
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