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2022 Dickens County Jr. Livestock Show dates set

Dates for the 2022 Dickens County Jr. Livestock Show show are Friday and Saturday, January 21 and 22. All events are open to the public and are held at the Livestock Exhibition Barn in Swenson Park, Spur.

2022 Kent County Jr. Livestock Show dates set

Dates for the 2022 Kent County Junior Livestock Show show are Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15. All events are open to the public and are held at the Kent County Stock Show Barn in Clairemont, Texas. Questions? Call (806) 237-3751.

District, state, federal candidates file for March 1 primary

Candidates for district, state and federal offices have filed to be on the March 1 primary ballot in Texas. In the Republican primary in the race for district judge, 110th Judicial District, William P. “Bill” Smith, incumbent, has filed to be on the ballot.

First day hike activities planned at nearly 100 Texas state parks

If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to be more active in 2022 and are looking to enjoy temperate weather across most of the state, the Texas State Parks have a tradition of First Day Hike activities that you can take advantage of.

2021: A changing of the guard A new era in leadership begins

From start to finish 2021 was a year in which change roiled the familiar, especially in leadership. From elected officials to business leaders to school administrators to legendary ranch ownership, the torch was passed throughout 2021.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR CHRISTMAS

Spur Police Department Report

The officers of the Spur Police Department responded to a total of 9 calls for service during the week from Dec. 4 to Dec. 10, 2021: 2 Traffic related 1 Terroristic threat 1 Assault family violence/impede breathe/circulation 1 Ordinance violation 1 Information call 1 Welfare check 1 Vehicle...

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.

Decorate from the garden

This month’s columns have been devoted to do-it-yourself projects. Today’s column has one last idea for the holiday décor before Christmas. It doesn’t take a lot of cash to bring the Christmas spirit into your home—and what can be better than bringing nature into the home?

Tamales a Christmas tradition in the Southwest

Many folks can’t think of a Christmas meal without tamales. This very popular treat is often made together by a large group of family members—each one being responsible for a particular step in the process. When a group comes together to make tamales, the event is referred to as a tamalada.