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Comptroller distributes Feb. sales tax receipts to Dickens, Kent Counties

Texas Office Of The Comptroller

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

STATE SALES TAX REVENUE $4 BILLION FOR MONTH STATEWIDE AUSTIN—ActingTexasComptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in February, 3.8 percent more than in February 2025.

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Spur takes steps toward opening pool summer ’26

Kay Ellington |

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

The Spur City Council took several steps in its plans to open the Swenson Park swimming pool for the 2026 season in its Tuesday, March 17, meeting.

VICTORY AT THE ALAMODOME #1 Jayton Jaybirds no. 20, senior Colt Centry, hoists the State 1A D2 basketball championship trophy alongside teammates March 12, 2026, following a 78–45 victory over #13 Kennard. | COURTESY PHOTO

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TRIPLE CROWN

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

JAYBIRDS COMPLETE HISTORIC ATHLETIC RUN Dynasty. It’s time to call it what it is.

SPRINGTIME IN A TART This pastry’s flaky shortbread crust and a tangy custard filling combine to satisfy your sweet tooth, with a little pucker power. Their sunny yellow color and fresh lemon flavor remind us it is springtime. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO muffin tins, 24 count.

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Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

Angelina L

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Miniature desserts are often the way to go for special occasions when you have people coming and going. They are easy to walk around with or grab as you go by the table – very transportable.

FLOWER OF THE YEAR The National Garden Bureau named the Impatiens the 2026 annual Flower of theYear. | ELISE MAY, iSTOCK PHOTO

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National Flower Day

From Ellen Peffley

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

CUISINE & CULTURE Gardeners have two celebrations to look forward to this week. This year National Flower Day falls on Saturday, March 21, which is the spring equinox, the first official day of spring.

Spur’s Molina named State All-Tournament

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Spur’s Molina named State All-Tournament

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

STAFF REPORTS Junior Keylee Molina, a 5’11” forward, is the first Spur basketball team player ever selected for the UIL State basketball tournament All-Tournament team. KEYLEE MOLINA The Spurettes advanced to the Final Four in the State championship tournament last week.

$10,000 GRANT

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$10,000 GRANT

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

$10,000 GRANT The Dickens Spur Library was awarded a $10,000 grant from South Plains Electric Cooperative in partnership with CoBank's Sharing Success program.

ONE ACT HONORS

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ONE ACT HONORS

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

ONE ACT HONORS The Jayton One Act Play production of “We All Fall Down” was selected to advance to bi-district at last week’s district One Act Play competition in Hamlin.

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What's happening

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR RURAL HEALTH CLINIC Vaccine Clinic, Tuesday, March 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 907 E. Hill St., Spur. Vaccines that will be available: pneumonia, RSV, shingles, tetanus, meningitis, MMR, and varicella.

JAYTON FANS Jayton fans followed their basketball team across West Texas en route to this week's State championship in San Antonio. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN PHOTO

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Long and winding road leads back to San Antonio

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

It was the thriller one comes to expect at this stage of the Texas high school basketball playoffs in early March.

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