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Texas Historical Commission invites citizens to contribute to statewide preservation plan

The Texas Historical Commission (THC, the nationally recognized state agency charged with preserving Texas history through its architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks, has opened numerous channels for individuals and groups to take part in its upcoming planning process.

Former Twitter CEO eyeing bitcoin

• Argo Blockchain’s in-person hiring fair in Dickens, Texas, was postponed last week due to new variant Covid concerns and the possibility of border closures. Fortunately for modern technology, pre-scheduled interviews were held online and by phone.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

COTTLE Paducah kicks off ‘25 Days of Christmas’ PADUCAH—To encourage shoppers to visit Paducah stores, the Paducah Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with local businesses for their annual event called “25 Days of Christmas.”

Argo Blockchain Open House, Hiring Fair postponed

BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR DEC. 1—In light of the new concerns around pending border closures and the Covid-19 Omicron variant, Canada-based Argo Blockchain has made the tough decision to cancel its in-person Hiring Fair and Open House scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2021, in Dickens, Texas.

Argo Blockchain to host Dickens open house Dec. 2, job fair Dec. 3

BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR Argo Blockchain, which is making substantial progress on its cryptocurrency mining plant in northern Dickens County, will host an open house and job fair in Dickens Dec. 2 and 3.

RING MY BELL

RING MY BELL Argo Blockchain PLC (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK), an international cryptocurrency company building its first U.S. site in Dickens County, celebrated its recent listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market with CEO Peter Wall and members of the company’s management team ringing the opening bell at...

Burrows to hold Spur town hall Dec. 7

State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) has set up town halls in communities throughout his newly expanded district in December 2021 and in early 2022.

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.

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative was inadvertently left off the list of local merchants the library wanted to thank for their support at the Chili Supper Fundraiser. Jimmy Whitefield and the people at Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative are very generous and always go above and beyond.