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Spur PD, Dickens sheriff respond to sexual assault call Nov. 13

On Saturday, November 13, the Spur Police Department and the Dickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for officers in in Spur.

Filing period for 2022 primary opens

AUSTIN—The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections opened on Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for spots on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot. For primary elections, candidates must file their applications with their state party chairs.

Burrows to visit Kent, Dickens Counties on get-acquainted tour

State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) plans to visit Jayton Dec. 1 as part of a tour to introduce himself to communities that will shift to his district as of the March 2022 state election.

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

GARZA RGT's Christmas musical, 'Joseph the Carpenter' runs Saturdays thru Dec. 18 POST—Ragtown Gospel Theater of Post will present their Christmas musical, "Joseph the Carpenter" Saturdays through December 18. The show will be presented every Saturday at 3 p.m. through December 18.

COMING UP IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

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Bitcoin mining in Dickens County: Can you dig it?

Recently there has been a flurry of progress at the site for the new Argo Blockchain Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency) mining facility the firm is calling Helios.

White, Long to retire from Kent court

County government, according to the Texas Association of Counties, might be described as “neighbors serving neighbors”—a system by which peers who drive the same roads and pay the same taxes are entrusted to make wise, well-considered judgments for the benefit of all.

STATE RUNNERS-UP

STATE RUNNERS-UP The Spurettes Cross Country team was honored at the Bulldogs game Friday night after finishing earlier last week as the runner-up in the state XC meet.

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.