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SPOTLIGHT ON ARGO GRAND OPENING

View our slide show of stills and videos from the Helios facilty grand opening at https://tinyurl.com/HeliosEnergized

Dickens County sheriff’s sale

On May 3, several dozen people—the winners, the losers, the auctioneers and the curious—crowded the foyer of the Dickens County courthouse for one of the most active tax-sale auctions in reccent memory. Of particular interest was the first one to go on the block.

Rural Business Opportunity Program to bring free training to Spur area

Looking to start a business — or build knowledge to run the one you already have?

Jayton council to update drought plan; seeks nominations to fill Edwards’ term

On Monday, May 10, 2022, the city council of the City of Jayton met for a monthly meeting. Mayor George Chisum call the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. All members of the board were present with the exception of Belle Branham.

FAMILY DOLLAR

FAMILY DOLLAR has made significant progress in clearing its new store site on East Hill Street in Spur. Structures previously occupying the site were dismantled and moved last week, and this week site grading and preparations for a large concrete pad were being made. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Masons honor Texas Public Schools Week, award scholarships to 6

Each year, Masonic lodges throughout Texas have recognized a Texas Public Schools Week, according to Dickens County judge Kevin Brendle, secretary of the Spur Lodge #1023.

Election day May 7 for councils, school boards, amendments

Election day for municipal and school board positions is Saturday, May 7, when two Texas constitutional amendments are also up for consideration on the ballot.

Spur theater puts on the polish for ‘Performances at the Palace’

SPUR, TEXAS—In preparation for the launch of its 2022 “Performances at the Palace,” Spur’s Palace Theater continues to make improvements to its 1929 building and equipment.

A ‘transformational year for Argo’: CEO Wall on 2021 earnings call

Among the operational and financial results of the past fiscal year shared by Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall on the firm’s 2021 earnings call last week were several key achievements in what Wall described as “a great year for us, a transformational year for Argo.”

Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving 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.