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VIEW A DIGITAL RENDERING of the Helios plant in northern Dickens County at https://www.galaxy.com/data-centers. | GALAXY.COM

Galaxy signs $1.4 billion debt funding to retrofit its Helios bitcoin mining center for CoreWeave AI deal

News Staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

DANIEL KUHN | THE BLOCK Galaxy Digital raised $1.4 billion via debt financing to retrofit its Helios bitcoin mining facility for its long-term deal with AI company CoreWeave.

Posted by Amanda Roberts

SPOTLIGHT ON BACK TO SCHOOL: JAYTON, PATTON, SPUR

News Staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

PREPARATION TO PURSUE CDL High school juniors and seniors may pursue a new certification in truck driving and logistics, starting this fall. | COURTESY PHOTO

WTC offers new certificate program for high school students in truck driving and logistics

News Staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

STAFF REPORTS SNYDER—Western Texas College has announced the launch of a new CTE program for high school juniors and seniors: Introduction to Truck Driving and Logistics Level 1 Certificate.

FIRST WEEK

News Staff

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

Figs in West Texas

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

From the garden Figs in West Texas August is fig time. Figs are a low maintenance, trouble- free, an easy crop to grow, well adapted to West Texas environment, and the fruit are atypical. Which leads us to several technical terms in today’s column that may help us appreciate this unusual fruit.

New York crumb cake bakes into lunchbox squares

Angelina Larue

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM A well-made crumb cake will have an even crumb-to-cake ratio, and this New York-style confection doesn’t disappoint.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

As summer winds down, we’re reflecting on the incredible generosity and community spirit that made this year’s School Supply Drive our most successful yet.

JGISD votes to consider bond election in November in August meeting

Compiled From Minutes

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 05:03

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees on Aug. 12, 2025.

KEEPSAKE SPURS Supporters of the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo may buy chances on this handsome, handmade set of Matt Humphreys spurs from MDOS Queen contestants. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTO

102nd Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo, Aug. 28–30, seeks parade entrants

Staff Reports

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 06:02

The 102nd Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo is coming together for August 28–30, 2025 in Roaring Springs.

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What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 06:02

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY 4-H Enrollment Night, Monday, Aug. 25, 5–6:30 p.m., Dickens County 4-H Center, corner of Chalk St. behind Senior Citizens Center, Dickens. Play some Bingo while you sign up.

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