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Homemade birthday cake a tradition worth celebrating

News Staff

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 05:00

Whether you are celebrating a summer birthday, a small wedding, or just a having a nice Sunday dinner, this vanilla cake will make a lasting memory. Last year, I made this cake for our grandson’s first birthday, and someone recalled that it had the flavor of their childhood.

Palace Theater to show ‘Raya and The Last Dragon’ Saturday, July 10

News Staff

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 05:00

Spur’s The Palace Theater will show the 2021 Disney animated film and box office hit, “Raya and the Last Dragon” on Saturday, July 10 at 7 p.m. “Raya and the Last Dragon” was theatrically released in the United States on March 5, 2021 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Area communities ready to celebrate 4th of July holidays this week

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 06:57

JAYTON – JULY 1 Fireworks will be available for viewing in Jayton via the parking lot of the Kent County Nursing Home on Highway 70 north of town, at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 1. To protect residents, all guests are asked to view the fireworks from outside of the gates of the nursing home.

Perry, Spiller to host joint Town Hall in Dickens June 30

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 06:57

STAFF REPORTS LUBBOCK—State Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. David Spiller will be hosting a joint Dickens County town hall meeting at the Dickens County Courthouse Annex, in the Multipurpose Room, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30.

Spur VFD makes case for new firehouse

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 06:55

Spur fire chief Wess Abbott reaches down to the bottom of the bent aluminum roll-up door and gives it a shove upward, finishing off the task with a pole to shove it high enough for the big pumper to clear.

New principal for Jayton comes from Abernathy

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 06:54

At its regularly scheduled meeting June 24, Jayton-Girard ISD trustees approved hiring Nathan Branum as Pre-K through 12 principal, to replace Lyle Lackey, who accepted a position in Decatur, Texas, earlier in June.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 05:00

Spur resident Joan Day, with the help of her husband, Leo, gave the children of Dickens County a special treat at the Library during the Collaborative Summer Reading Program themed ‘Tails and Tales.’ She introduced the children to Toto, her rescue dog, and told them how she rescued her from abuse.

To Churches and Congregations in Our Region

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 05:00

It has been our privilege and pleasure to share directory information that helps visitors and newcomers locate your houses of worship and learn when you meet. We are grateful for the sponsors of this directory who make it possible to publish every week; please express your thanks to them as well!

Cutting back fall-blooming perennials

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 05:00

As July nears, it is time for gardeners with perennials to think ahead to autumn blooms. July 4 is the date most often used to cut back fall-blooming perennials so that there are three good months of growing time to produce a flowering specimen with good form.

Farmers’ markets in full force for local, seasonal produce and artisan foods

News Staff

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 05:00

It’s time to get out and start supporting the local farmers’ markets. There are so many in the area. Not only is it beneficial for the farmers, bakers and artisans, but buying locally grown, fresh produce reduces footprint, and nourishes us with the freshest ingredients around.

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