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STATE RECORD BOOK Dickens County 4-H member Jeri Holcomb finished in 5th place in the State Record Book Competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE RECORD BOOK Dickens County 4-H member Jeri Holcomb finished in 5th place in the State Record Book Competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE RECORD BOOK

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15
4-H HONORS Paisley Smith won at the NorthTexas Fair, Grand Champion Dorper Ram and Reserve Overall Dorper Ram. | COURTESY PHOTO

4-H HONORS Paisley Smith won at the NorthTexas Fair, Grand Champion Dorper Ram and Reserve Overall Dorper Ram. | COURTESY PHOTO

4-H HONORS

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15
Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

Figs can be gardens’ natural vitamin

Ellen Peffley
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15
CUISINE & CULTURE Last week’s column introduced gardeners to the fabulous horticultural aspects of figs, with their low maintenance, trouble-free, and easy culture. They are also packed with health benefits and are a natural source of essential vitamins.
BRING HOME THE VEGGIES from your local market, season them, and throw them on the grill for a delightful summer repast. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BRING HOME THE VEGGIES from your local market, season them, and throw them on the grill for a delightful summer repast. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Farmers’ market kebabs fun for outing–and dining

Angelina Larue
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM I’m delighted to see so many farmers’ markets still open around the area. This increases our opportunities of continuing to make fresh, healthy meals going into the remaining weeks of summer.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15
First, we’d like to extend our sincere apologies for misspelling the name of William Barlow Neaves in last week’s column. We deeply regret the error and appreciate your understanding. This week, the library mourns the loss of a beloved patron, Pasqual “Junior” Jimenez.
SPUR SENIOR SUNRISE These Spur 12th graders arose early on the first day of their last school year together, a tradition that is growing with high school seniors everywhere. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPUR SENIOR SUNRISE These Spur 12th graders arose early on the first day of their last school year together, a tradition that is growing with high school seniors everywhere. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPUR SENIOR SUNRISE

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Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03
JAYTON SENIOR SUNRISE In a tradition that they will remember for the rest of their lives, these 12th graders came together at the beginning of this momentous year. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON SENIOR SUNRISE In a tradition that they will remember for the rest of their lives, these 12th graders came together at the beginning of this momentous year. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON SENIOR SUNRISE

News Staff
Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03
REMAINS CLOSED The Dollar General retail store on Hill Street in Spur has not yet reopened to the public despite the hopeful appearance of a large crane week before last. | THE TEXAS SPUR

REMAINS CLOSED The Dollar General retail store on Hill Street in Spur has not yet reopened to the public despite the hopeful appearance of a large crane week before last. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Spur Dollar General tentatively slated to get 3 new HVAC units Aug. 22

Kay Ellington |
Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03
Spur’s Dollar General retail store, which has been closed since July 31 awaiting air conditioning repair, has been told by the Dollar General HVAC contractor that three new HVAC units should be arriving August 22, according to Becky Vargas with the Spur store.
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