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NEW YEAR, NEW HOBBY

NEW YEAR, NEW HOBBY College on the Square in downtown Snyder, a service of Western Texas College, presents “Learning to Paint with Acrylics,” on January 11 and 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a six-class series and other sessions are February 8 and 22 and March 8 and 22.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

Fri., 10 a.m. Keynote Address, Vess Quinlan Fri., 10:45 a.m. “A Taste of the Gathering,” with 12 performers Fri., 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Show, with Randy Rieman, Daron Little, Jay Snider and Andy Wilkinson Fri., 2:00 p.m. Free sessions Fri., 3:30 p.m. Free sessions Fri., 7:30 p.m. Night Show with Jack...

Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering to meet in person again in ’22

The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held in person once again February 18-19, 2022 in Alpine, Texas, on the campus of Sul Ross State University.

Burrows introduces himself to voters across the district

If all goes as anticipated in next November’s state representative elections—and in conservative West Texas, there’s not much reason to think it won’t—residents of Dickens and Kent Counties will be among those getting to know a new legislator who’s already served the Lubbock area for four terms.

Spur to welcome community, visitors for free parade, dance Saturday night

After the often lonely, cold and dark days of the pandemic Christmas season of 2020, Spur, Texas, is ready to have a healthier and happier celebration this year. (Can it really be that the day I’m writing this—December 13—is one year to the day since anyone received a Covid-19 vaccine?

Primary ballots set for Dickens, Kent counties

More than a dozen candidates—some incumbents, some challengers—have filed to be on the primary election ballot in Kent County. Interested candidates were required to file with county party chairs and pay a filing fee by Dec. 13 to get their names on the ballot.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

FLOYD Santa Claus, lighted Christmas parade set for Floydada Dec. 16 FLOYDADA—The Floydada Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year’s Santa on the Square will be Thursday, Dec. 16 at Nutthouse Designs in downtown Floydada.

What's Happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. KENT COUNTY ANGEL TREE The Kent County Child Welfare Board Angel Tree is up at the Kent County courthouse.

Kent County election filings grow

Election year 2022 continues to shape up as a season of transition in Kent County, as many candidates file to run to replace longtime elected officials. More than 10 candidates— some incumbents, some challengers—have filed to be on the primary election ballot in Kent County.

Argo postpones Dickens open house, hiring fair

In light of last week’s new concerns around pending border closures and the Covid-19 omicron variant, Canadabased Argo Blockchain made the tough decision to cancel its in-person Hiring Fair and Open House scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2021, in Dickens.