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Monthly sales tax revenue statewide for June up in Dickens, Kent counties

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Monthly sales tax revenue statewide for June up in Dickens, Kent counties

Texas Office Of The Comptroller

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said earlier this month that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in June 2026, 4.2% more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.

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Josh Stanaland

News Staff

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Jayton Jaybirds head coach Josh Stanaland was recently recognized by the Texas University Interscholastic League as Six-Man Football Coach of theYear.

Spur’s Weiser, Molina receive honors at State FFA Convention

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Spur’s Weiser, Molina receive honors at State FFA Convention

Meagan Hammack |

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Spur High School students Kylie Weiser and Keylee Molina each qualified to receive their Lone Star Degree at this year’s 98th FFA Convention in Fort Worth.

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Jayton releases schedule for 23rd Jaybird Gridiron Classic

Russ Morris |

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Mid-July marks one month before the start of the 2026 Texas high school football season. Teams across the state are at the point where preparation is important, including the finalization of the football schedules.

LODGING IN L.A. need not be extravagant; while the Beverly Hilton surely has its charms, we doubted we’d have enjoyed it more than this modest guesthouse with a luxurious koi pond and garden—and free parking.

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California, here we come

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

If America’s Route 66 would come to be known as The Mother Road, then the National Old Trails Road was the grandmother.

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Last Week’s Trivia Answer:

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Chip Lord—who at age 81 recently provided a fascinating interview via telephone for Anthony Arno’s Route 66 Podcast—spoke at length about how the Ant Farm Collective came about, and how Amarillo,Texas, became the site of the art installation that became a Route 66 landmark.

Watermelon shapes and sizes

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Watermelon shapes and sizes

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

From the garden Last week’s column discussed how seedless watermelons have to be started from a seed. Here is a brief recap on the genetics of seedless and seeded melons: seedless watermelon come from triploid seed while seeded watermelon come from diploid seed (the July 8 column).

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is already on the horizon. Spur ISD and Patton Springs ISD have released their school supply lists, and families across Dickens County are beginning to prepare for a fresh new year of learning.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

COOLSUMMERTREATS feel good going down—and provide energy for going on! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Watermelon salad provides cool burst of flavor and color

Angelina L

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Technically, eating something cold does not cool our bodies down, overall. We certainly feel cooler at first, but a few minutes later as we begin to digest the chilly drink or treat, our bodies actually heat up. But cool treats sure do feel good going down.

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