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Kent court hears school, nursing home updates

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Thu, 01/15/2026 - 04:26
During its regularly scheduled first meeting of 2026, on Monday, Jan. 12, Kent County Commissioners heard updates from the school district and the nursing home, made decisions about investments, and accepted reports from commissioners and department heads.
challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faithbased networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today. STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES

challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faithbased networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today. STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES

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America250 kicks off new initiatives, celebrates with New Year’s Eve in Times Square

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
WASHINGTON, D.C., JAN. 1, 2026— America250, the official nonpartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration, today launched its latest tentpole program, America Gives, a nationwide initiative designed to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism...
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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
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KENT COUNTY STOCK SHOW

KENT COUNTY STOCK SHOW

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KENT COUNTY STOCK SHOW

News Staff
Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Dates for the 2026 show are January 9-10, 2026 The show barn will open 9:00 a.m. Friday. Weigh-in/Check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m. Friday. ALL animals must be in the barn at this time. NO EXCEPTIONS. Animals must remain in barn after being weighed and/or entered and checked in.

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Filings for city councils, school boards begin Jan. 14

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Candidates seeking to have their name placed on the ballot in a local election for either a city council or school board must file a candidate application, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
Congratulations go to Jayton basketball coach Ryan Bleiker on his 500th career victory last week versus Coahoma. The Jaybirds defeated 3A school Coahoma 60-40 December 30, and the Jaybirds, reigning state 1A champions, are currently ranked number one in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. | JAYTON MEDIA PHOTO

Congratulations go to Jayton basketball coach Ryan Bleiker on his 500th career victory last week versus Coahoma. The Jaybirds defeated 3A school Coahoma 60-40 December 30, and the Jaybirds, reigning state 1A champions, are currently ranked number one in the state in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll. | JAYTON MEDIA PHOTO

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MILESTONE HONOR

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Spur hears alternative proposal for pursuing water infrastructure grant

Spur hears alternative proposal for pursuing water infrastructure grant

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Spur hears alternative proposal for pursuing water infrastructure grant

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Abbott steps down as VFD chief, hands over reins to Hindman Last year Spur turned down a Texas Water Development Board grant after learning that the city was approved for only 26 percent of an estimated $3 million project cost—but according to one construction firm’s presentation at the Dec....
NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEWLAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

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New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.
REPORTINGFROMARLINGTON For early-career journalists Noah Fierros of Floydada (left) and Russ Morris of Post, reporting from the field at AT&T Stadium made for a learning experience to be long remembered. | STEPHANIE ALLEN PHOTO

REPORTINGFROMARLINGTON For early-career journalists Noah Fierros of Floydada (left) and Russ Morris of Post, reporting from the field at AT&T Stadium made for a learning experience to be long remembered. | STEPHANIE ALLEN PHOTO

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One student’s news media experience

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
The Texas Spur, as part of an award-winning group of weekly newspapers located east of Lubbock, has long provided learning opportunities for up-andcomers— but in 2024–26, with the resources of a nationwide sustainability grant from the Press Forward organization, we’ve been more than amply rewarded...

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Ballots set for Texas primaries

Texas Tribune
Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16
Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, and The Texas Tribune has posted all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State: https://apps.texastribune. org/features/2026/texas- march-2026-primary-ballot/...
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