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Solar farm coming to Kent County

Travel just about any highway in West Texas these days, and it’s not hard to appreciate that renewables have become a key aspect of the region’s energy landscape. But when solar energy comes to Kent County soon via a project that’s been a few years in the making, it’ll be far from the public eye.

Strong primary turnout in Dickens, Kent counties

Election turnout in Dickens County, according to acting district clerk Danay Carnes. was extraordinarilyhigh for a primary, following a robust period of early voting.“This was much higher than we usually see in an election like this for early voting,” Carnes said. “We had50 votes Friday alone.

Swimming pool progress in Spur

Work has begun on the Swenson Park swimming pool in Spur, as shared yesterday by @ArgoBlockchain on Twitter: “Texas Update! Back in October, we announced a community service project where Argo would refurbish the Spur community pool in Dickens County (where our new facility is located).

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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.

What’s the hoopla about hemp?

Hemp as a crop has been in the news lately. Since I have been asked questions about growing hemp plants in the garden, today’s column gives some botany about the crop. Any information in this column is not to be taken as an endorsement of growing hemp or its relatives in the home garden.

Baked feta-and-tomatoes sauce delicious over pasta

If you are on social media, chances are, you have noticed a very popular craze going around that is centered around baking tomatoes and feta to create a creamy pasta sauce. The excitement apparently started with short, instructional videos on TikTok.

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

MOTLEY Roaring Springs Lions Club to host district governor March 2 ROARING SPRINGS—The Roaring Springs Lions Club will host district governor Dr. Ron Miller of Plainview in their monthly meeting Wednesday, March 2, 1 p.m., at Billie Dean’s Restaurant in Matador.

FROZEN OUT

FROZEN OUT For the third week in a row, residents of Dickens and Kent Counties and surrounding areas woke to frigid temps and icy precipitation. Schools in the area were closed or delayed Wednesday and Thursday. | COURTESY PHOTO

Early voting robust in Dickens, Kent counties

Early voting was intense in Dickens County, according to acting district clerk Danay Carnes. 227 Republicans voted early, and 15 Democrats cast early ballots. “This was much higher than we usually see in an election like this for early voting,” Carnes said. “We had 50 votes Friday alone.