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TAP TOPPING OUT

THE NEW STANDPIPE TOWER providing water to the City of Dickens is nearly complete after work began several weeks ago. According to city secretary Lillian Atkinson, construction is “going like clockwork,” with the tower almost done and the top being installed.

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Valentine’s book folding returns to Spur library

The library will be having craft night on Monday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. We have had quite a few requests for book folding by people who have not been able to make it to our previous book folding classes.

How to fight fungus gnats in houseplants

Nathalie M. has asked what the “bugs” are that are flitting around the soil in her houseplants. Following her description, these are fungus gnats, which are attracted to houseplants that have been overwatered, causing potting soil to become soggy.

Are you ready for some Folded Fajita Quesadillas?

Football playoff games stir up a big appetite, and lots of excitement this time of year. The Super Bowl has practically become a national holiday. In recent years there is evidence that lots of football fans even take off work the Monday after the big game.

WINTER STARGAZING

WINTER STARGAZING Copper Breaks State Park, near Quanah, Texas, will be hosting a winter stargazing event, “Marvel at the Moon,” on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Visitors can experience the winter night sky as rangers use the park's telescope to show a closer view of the moon’s surface and rangers...

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

SCURRY Learn to paint with acrylics at College on the Square SNYDER—If you’ve ever wanted to learn to paint, now’s your chance. Western’s Texas College’s “College on the Square” in downtown Snyder is offering “Learn to Paint with Acrylics with Nathalie Kelley.”

Spur’s Sparky Eckles marks 80

Sparky Eckles had an 80th birthday celebration recently in Spur. He and Barbara welcomed their four “girls” and their husbands, 12 “grand blessings” and 7 great-grands into their home for the party.

SPOTLIGHT ON LIBRARY GAME NIGHT

SPOTLIGHT ON LIONS CLUB BINGO