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Broad Reach Power prepares for fall groundbreaking in Dickens

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 08:13

A new energy-sector industrial facility, located on the other side of the McAdoo Wind Farm’s Cottonwood Substation from Argo Blockchain’s Helios plant, plans to break ground this fall at a ten-acre site that has already been secured.

Spur names Burton new secondary principal

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 08:13

David Burton, an administrator with Pecos High School, was approved last week in a special called board meeting of Spur ISD to be the new secondary principal for Spur schools. Burton brings 19 years of experience in education to Spur.

SPOTLIGHT ON DICKENS COUNTY AT 10-COUNTY 4-H CAMP

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 05:00

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR FIREHOUSE DEMO

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 05:00

SUNSET ON THE SPUR

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 05:00

SUNSET ON THE SPUR Spur’s 25-foot-tall spur sculpture in its Dyess Park, crafted by local welder John Grusendorf, was created for the city’s centennial in 2009. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Currency to currents: The rich history of money in Dickens County

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 08:35

Whether we have a little of it or a lot, money is something those of us living in 21st-century Texas are well accustomed to spending. As coin, currency, check, credit card, or, increasingly, the bits and bytes of digital transactions, we can quite literally count on it.

Bridging history and budget: Kent County mulls options for Duck Creek bridge

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 08:35

In Monday’s regular bimonthly meeting, Kent County commissioners met with representatives of the Abilene district office of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to hear options regarding repair, replacement or abandonment of three substandard bridges in the county.

Faithful return to God’s Country for musical reunion

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 08:35

Crosby County folk always knew they inhabited a special place.

Post gets new splash pads

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 05:00

POST’S NEW SPLASH PADS The City of Post has opened new splash pads to go along with their city pool, to help families and children cool off on hot days. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Matador Wildlife Refuge reports quail count worse than 2011

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 05:00

The Matador Wildlife Refuge completed its spring whistle counts last month, and the numbers are less than encouraging at just over two bobs call per stop, which is below the long-term average, according to their recent report.

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