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Historic century-old courthouses of the Texas South Plains

Historic century-old courthouses of the Texas South Plains

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Historic century-old courthouses of the Texas South Plains

Chuck Lanehart |
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
The article below from last week’s Lubbock Avalanche- Journal is reprinted here by permission. A-J contributor Chuck Lanehart is a Lubbock attorney and an award-winning Western history writer.
HIGHSCHOOLHONORS Spur junior Saegan Molina of Spur (right) will represent her school at the UIL State Congress Meet in Austin Jan. 6–8, 2026. Senior Stephen Hulme also competed Nov. 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

HIGHSCHOOLHONORS Spur junior Saegan Molina of Spur (right) will represent her school at the UIL State Congress Meet in Austin Jan. 6–8, 2026. Senior Stephen Hulme also competed Nov. 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Spur junior qualifies for UIL State Congress

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
Spur High School’s Saegan Molina will compete in Austin on the University of Texas campus January 6-8 at the UIL State Congress Meet. The junior earned the qualification as the silver medalist at the Region XVII 1-A Congress contest held in Lubbock Nov. 6.
RETIRING U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington, whose district includes Dickens and Kent counties is retiring and will not seek re-election in 2026. | COURTESY PHOTO

RETIRING U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington, whose district includes Dickens and Kent counties is retiring and will not seek re-election in 2026. | COURTESY PHOTO

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U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, TX-19, to retire

Gabby Birenbaum |
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
Lubbock Republican Rep. Jodey Arrington announced his retirement after a decade of service at the U.S. House, ending an impressive career that saw him rise to the rank of Budget Committee chair and opening up yet another congressional seat in Texas.

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Kent delays decision on solar, battery projects until Dec. 1

Barbara Brannon | The Texas Spur
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
The big issue before the Kent County commissioners court last Monday morning—during a pre-session hearing and the court meeting proper—was whether, and how, to establish a new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) related to the next phase of a solar-panel project to be established on Morrison...
OLD FRAMES are used in the spring to get an early start for sowing seedlings and hardening off transplants and in the autumn for protecting crops from winter frosts. | iSTOCK PHOTO

OLD FRAMES are used in the spring to get an early start for sowing seedlings and hardening off transplants and in the autumn for protecting crops from winter frosts. | iSTOCK PHOTO

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How to build a cold frame

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
From the garden Using frost blankets to extend the growing season was discussed in last week’s column. Today’s column suggests cold frames as another way to extend a garden’s growing season.
SWEET AND SPICE I love taking my basic shortbread recipe and coming up with new ingredients to pair it with. So naturally, a pumpkin spice shortbread and pumpkin flavored glaze are the right choice this fall. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SWEET AND SPICE I love taking my basic shortbread recipe and coming up with new ingredients to pair it with. So naturally, a pumpkin spice shortbread and pumpkin flavored glaze are the right choice this fall. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Bring on the pumpkin spice shortbread!

Angelina Larue
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Pumpkin-flavored products are as popular this year. For me, this is heavenly—I wait all year for it—pumpkin milkshakes, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin empanadas.

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
Donnice Carruth is on vacation this week. But mark your calendars—she’ll be back in time for The Friends of the Library’s Annual Chili Supper, coming up on Saturday, Nov. 15. Join us for a cozy evening of good food and great company all in support of our beloved library.
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