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The Wolf Hunt.

A Derrick Miles Mystery NOW AVAILABLE from Five Star Publishing, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company Excerpted with permission of the publisher Chapter 4 The Last Wolverton (continued) {In which Miles and Hooper interrogate their visitor from Crosby County.} NOT SO FAST.

SPOTLIGHT ON DICKENS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING

Aspermont native Carla English began working at Gibson Care Center as a nurse forty-two years ago. Last week, colleagues recognized her for her contributions and helped her celebrated her retirement.

TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY ROUNDUP

SCURRY Renewable energy brings revenue to Snyder ISD SNYDER—A pair of renewable energy projects should bring the Snyder Independent School District (SISD) income over the coming years. The two projects are the $240 million Canyon Wind Farm LLC and the $295 million IP Lumina II solar farm projects.

Patton Queen

Melania Ramirez, junior, daughter of Ernest and Sandra Ramirez of Afton and granddaughter of Monica Ramirez of Afton and Deanna Fulmer of Lubbock was elected Patton Springs Homecoming Queen. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPUR HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES 2021

SPUR HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES 2021 are, from left, Tristen Martin senior; Bucki Smith, junior; Emily Swaringen, sophomore; and Sadie Young, freshman. | COURTESY PHOTO

Deadline to register for Nov. election is Oct. 4

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2, 2021 Texas Constitutional Amendment election is approaching. Qualified individuals have until Oct. 4 to register for the election. Registration information is available and may be completed in the county clerks’ offices.

Argo Blockchain to host community outreach event in Spur Oct. 4

Any time a new industry comes to a small town, leaders and citizens are both excited and curious about impacts on local life and economy. But when the new industry is a global leader in cryptocurrency mining—with pledges of jobs and other community benefits—interest understandably runs even higher.

Spur to welcome new police chief, city clerk

In a called meeting of the Spur City Council Sept. 27, 2021, the council approved hiring of a new chief of police following a lengthy search process.

Spur spiff-ups: Local businesses rehab, update ahead of Homecoming visits

Drive around Spur’s commercial corridors these days, and it’s hard to miss the tall ladders, contractor trucks, and trailers full of building supplies.

Spur Homecoming Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market in Rickels Park Saturday, Oct. 2

There will be a special Farmers’ Market Saturday, Oct. 2 to complement Homecoming festivities. Market events get underway at 9 a.m. at Rickels Park and go until parade time.